Free Level 2 End-Point Assessment Hairdressing Professional Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train in a salon four days a week, working alongside colleagues and building practical skills with real clients. One day a week is spent on off-the-job learning. The course typically takes 18 months. You'll cover washing and conditioning, blow-drying and styling, cutting, and colouring. There are no formal entry requirements beyond a genuine interest in hairdressing. This City and Guilds end-point assessment hairdressing professional qualification confirms you've met the standard for a qualified salon stylist.
Who this course is for
The Hair Professional apprenticeship is aimed at anyone wishing to work in the hairdressing industry as a stylist. You will learn how to wash, condition hair as well as blow dry and style client's hair. More advanced skills and learning will include cutting and colouring hair. This is a highly practical apprenticeship with four days spent in a salon supporting colleagues and undertaking treatments on client's hair. One day per week will be spent on off the job learning at Chamber Training's hairdressing academy where you will learn hairdressing theory and practice over a typical 18 months period before completing an end point assessment.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements other than a passion for hairdressing.
What you will learn
You'll wash, condition, and treat clients' hair to a professional standard.
You'll blow-dry and style hair using current techniques.
You'll cut hair using a range of methods, including fashion cutting and design.
You'll apply colour and work with a variety of colouring techniques.
You'll advise clients on products and their use.
You'll work as part of a salon team, supporting senior stylists.
You'll deliver customer service in a professional salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through four days a week in a working salon, carrying out treatments on clients and supporting your team. One day a week is dedicated to off-the-job learning. The end-point assessment is the formal assessment that confirms you've met the Level 2 standard. It is conducted by City and Guilds and assesses the practical skills and knowledge you've built throughout the apprenticeship.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Coventry And Warwickshire Chamber 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 styling role in a hair salon
Salon Assistant: supporting senior stylists with client treatments
Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and colour correction
Blow-Dry Technician: styling-focused role in a blow-dry bar
Mobile Hairdresser: self-employed work visiting clients at home
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to take on more complex work, mentor others, or move into a senior stylist role.
Level 3 Barbering qualification: if you want to extend your skills into barbering.
Level 4 or 5 management qualifications: useful if you're aiming to run or own a salon.
