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Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Radlett

CostFREE
Duration22 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Hair Professionals - Hairdressing Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train in a salon while earning, building practical hairdressing skills on the job. The course covers customer service, shampooing, cutting, styling, finishing, and colouring services. You also choose from optional units to develop additional skills. This level 2 hair professionals - hairdressing qualification takes around 22 months and includes an End-Point Assessment. Entry requires a salon interview, an eligibility check, and Maths and English GCSE at Grade 2 or E and above. You must be 16 or over and have left Year 11.

Who this course is for

The Diploma for Hair Professionals ‐ Hairdressing covers day to day tasks such as:

  • customer service
  • shampooing hair
  • cutting
  • styling and finishing hair
  • colouring services.

including all of the core knowledge and skills needed to become a competent Hairdresser, providing the learner with the opportunity to develop different skills by choosing from a selection of optional units. This qualification also includes an element of End‐Point Assessment (EPA) which is assessed by a City & Guilds Independent End‐point Assessor.

Alongside the qualification you will work in your salon 30 and 40 hours per week.

Upon completion of your Hairdressing Professional Standard, you will be able to progress on to the Advanced Hair Professional or enter the HOB graduate programme if employed in a HOB salon.

Entry requirements

You will need to pass a salon interview and secure employment at a HOB salon or at a salon that we work with. You will need to complete an Academy interview and eligibility check and have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 2 or E and above as a minimum. You must be Aged 16 or over and have left year 11.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop customer service skills for a salon environment.
  • You'll practise shampooing and conditioning hair treatments.
  • You'll learn cutting techniques for a range of hair types and styles.
  • You'll style and finish hair to a professional standard.
  • You'll carry out colouring services including application and development.
  • You'll build core knowledge and practical skills across optional specialist units of your choice.

How you will learn

You train in a working salon, applying skills directly with real clients. The qualification includes an End-Point Assessment (EPA) assessed by City and Guilds, which tests your knowledge and practical competence. Throughout the 22 months, you build a portfolio of evidence from your day-to-day work. Your progress is assessed on the job, with support from your employer and assessors.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. HOB Salons 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 salon
  • Colourist - specialist hair colouring services
  • Salon Assistant - supporting senior stylists day to day
  • Freelance Hairdresser - self-employed mobile or chair-rental work

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing - the next step for hairdressers aiming for senior stylist or supervisory roles, and required for a City and Guilds advanced hairdressing qualification.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering - if you want to expand into men's grooming and barbering services.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training - if you're interested in teaching or assessing hairdressing in the future.
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