Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Worksop – Consortia Training
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Diploma Hairdressing Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train in a salon while working, building your skills on real clients alongside off-the-job sessions at the Academy. The course takes around 2 years to complete. You'll cover the core skills a qualified stylist needs, from cutting and colouring to client consultation. An initial assessment checks your basic skills and helps plan any support you might need. Entry Level 3 and above is the typical starting point.
Who this course is for
An introduction to hairdressing to become a qualified stylist. Employed in a salon where training is undertaken with off the job skills and knowledge being delivered at the Academy.
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements but each individual will undergo initial basic skills assessment to establish if any support will be necessary. Entry 3 and above would be acceptable entry 2 and below referral may be necessary.
What you will learn
You'll learn to cut hair using a range of techniques for different styles and hair types.
You'll learn to colour and lighten hair, including tinting and bleaching services.
You'll learn to style and finish hair using blow-drying and other finishing methods.
You'll learn to consult with clients, assess their needs, and recommend services.
You'll learn to shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll learn to work safely and hygienically in a salon environment.
You'll learn to set up and maintain your work area to professional standards.
How you will learn
You learn on the job in a salon, practising skills with clients as part of your daily work. Off-the-job training is delivered at the Academy, covering the knowledge and theory that underpins your practical work. Assessment includes observed practical tasks, knowledge tests, and a portfolio of evidence built up over the two years of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Consortia Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon
Junior stylist: entry-level salon role after qualifying
Colourist: specialist role focusing on colour services
Salon assistant: support role while building further experience
Mobile hairdresser: self-employed work visiting clients at home
Barber: transferable cutting skills applicable to barbering
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for experienced stylists looking to take on more complex services and move toward senior or creative roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing or mentor junior staff in a salon or college setting.
Barbering qualifications: a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Barbering if you want to work across both disciplines.
