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This course covers all aspects of basic hairdressing. Whatever the economic climate, the hair, beauty and complementary beauty industry continues to expand steadily worldwide. Opportunities to pursue a challenging and worthwhile career in a variety of situations await anyone with the necessary artistic flair, caring personality, enthusiasm and capability for hard work.
Work experience in a salon of your choice and functional skills will be included in your programme.
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17:30
21:30
Fri, 04 Jul 2025
*Applicants must be 16 or over and there is no upper age limit.
*Evidence of good education supported by school/college reports or successful comp...
*Applicants must be 16 or over and there is no upper age limit.
*Evidence of good education supported by school/college reports or successful completion of NVQ 1 Hair with a positive reference.
* 4 GCSE grade D including English Language and Maths.
All applicants will need adequate language, literacy and numeracy skills. Suitable work experience/or skills may be considered
There are eight mandatory units:
– working with in the hair industry
– health and safety
– client consultation
– shampoo and condition the hair & scalp
– promote products and services
– cut women’s hair
– colour and lighten hair
– the art of dressing hair
1 Year
A combination of Tutor led demonstrations, student participation & practice, theory delivery and commercial salon that will led on to formative & summative assessments.
Practical assessment takes place in the commercial salons and theory is assessed using online exams.
Level 2 CG Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing
Learners are enrolled onto an additional ‘College Commercial Salon Certificate’ which reflects 8 weeks of Commercial Salon experience. This is completed within the College Salons under Tutor guidance. This provides a simulation of a real Salon environment & provides experience with clients to help build confidence within the chosen pathway.
Level 3 Hairdressing, apprenticeship or a career in hairdressing. Level 2 Hairdressing could lead to employment in a variety of customer service related industries.
Level 2
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.
