Free Level 2 Hair Professionals (Hairdressing) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while you work, spending 20% of your paid hours developing new skills in the salon and at Michaeljohn Training's city centre training school. No prior experience is required; any experience you do have will be taken into account when planning your programme. You'll need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week. The course runs over 24 months.
Who this course is for
A Hairdressing Standard apprenticeship level 2 is typically delivered over 22 months. Applicants do not require experience however, we will take prior experience into account. Employed for a minimum of 30 hours, 20% of your paid working time will be dedicated to training of new skills, in the workplace or at our City Centre salons.
The apprentice will develop skills during the ‘practical period’ of training in the workplace and Training School. At the Gateway stage the employer, apprentice and provider will agree the apprentice is ready to undertake End Point Assessment. Independent assessment will complete the apprenticeship awarding Pass or Distinction.
Apprentice, employer and provider partnership is essential to success. Regular reviews of progress and engagement support training and skills development by visiting the workplace to inform and agree targets and achievement. Training is individually tailored, we offer flexible training routes to support apprentice and employer requirements.
Entry requirements
Applicants with no experience are welcome. Any prior experience or achievement will inform individual programme planning and delivery.
What you will learn
You'll develop cutting, colouring, and styling techniques used in professional salon work.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
You'll practise shampooing, conditioning, and treating the hair and scalp.
You'll develop skills in blow-drying and finishing to a professional standard.
You'll learn how to apply colour and lightening services safely.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a salon environment.
You'll build knowledge of salon business practices and client care.
How you will learn
Training takes place in your workplace and at the training school. You'll build skills during a practical period on the job, supported by structured off-the-job learning that accounts for 20% of your paid working hours. Assessment includes practical observation, a knowledge test, and a professional discussion. At the Gateway stage, your employer and training provider confirm you're ready for the End-Point Assessment, which determines your final result.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Michaeljohn 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 professional salon
Salon Assistant: supporting senior stylists with client services
Colourist: specialising in colour and lightening treatments
Freelance Hairdresser: working independently with your own clients
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for experienced stylists aiming for senior or supervisory roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach or train others in a salon or college setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broadens your skills to include barbering services alongside hairdressing.
