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Level 2 Diploma in Womens Hairdressing

SLOUGH AND LANGLEY COLLEGE
LEVEL 2

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Course Overview

Unlock your creativity and step into the exciting world of hairdressing with this comprehensive beginner’s course! Whether you dream of transforming looks or building meaningful client connections, this course will equip you with all the skills you need to kickstart a rewarding career in a booming industry. If you’re passionate, artistic, and ready to put in the effort, your journey to becoming a sought-after hair professional starts here!
There are 11 mandatory units:
• 201 Introduction to the industry
• 202 Health & Safety
• 203Client consultation for hair services
• 204 Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
• 206 Cut women’s hair
• 207 Colour and lighten hair
– 205 Promote products and services to client in a salon
• 209 The art of dressing hair
• 216 Salon reception duties
•208 Perming Services
• 212 Create an image

This course is taught at the Slough & Langley College campus in Langley, Berkshire, with access to industry-standard facilities and industry-experienced tutors.

Start date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026

Course Code

FF2CHABCL0

End Date

Fri, 02 Jul 2027

Entry Requirements

A minimum of three GCSEs, including a grade 3 in English, a grade 3 in Maths and in Science. Additionally, achieving a Merit in your previous Level 1 vo...

Course information

Duration of the course

One Academic Year

How will this course be delivered?

A combination of Tutor led demonstrations, student participation & practice, theory delivery and commercial salon that will led on to formative & summative assessments.

How will I be assessed?

You will learn through practical and theory. Students must be willing to be used as a model for treatments throughout the duration of the course. When you are competent and confident, you will be able to carry out services on real clients in the commercial salons.

Candidates must also provide models for their final practical assessments.

What qualification will I get?

Level 2 CG Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing

Does the course include any work placements?

16-19 year olds will study Maths and/or English if this GCSE is not achieved on entry. Students will attend a 2 week block of Industry placement part of their full study programme.

Where this course can take you & career pathways

Level 3 Hairdressing, apprenticeship or a career in hairdressing. Level 2 Hairdressing could lead to employment in a variety of customer service related industries.

Course Level

Level 2

What else do I need to know?

A Kit & Unifrom must be purchased within 6 weeks of enrolling for the course. Details of the Kit & Uniform are handed out during the enrollment process. Bursaries are available for those who are eligible – subject to individual assessment.