Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Wickford

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Hair Professionals (Hairdressing) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. This is an apprenticeship: you train in a salon role while you earn, building skills on the job over 12 months. The hair professionals (hairdressing) qualification covers cutting, colouring, and styling for all hair types, alongside client consultation, safe working practices, and professional communication. English and maths are part of the programme. You'll need to reach Level 1 English and maths and sit the Level 2 tests before your End-Point Assessment.

Who this course is for

This occupation is found in the hair and beauty sector. The work environment is always customer facing, can be varied in size, style and ambiance, from a small micro salon, to a large high street premises.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide a range of hairdressing services that meet client requirements, that are based on a comprehensive consultation, applicable industry tests, whilst maintaining exceptional client care skills, safe working practices, meeting legal, industry and organisation standards, procedures and protocols. Hairdressing Professionals are creative, passionate, and driven professionals who work without supervision. They provide a quality service, whilst working to the highest standards and continuously developing their personal and professional skills. A Hairdressing Professional works in the hairdressing industry, which is one of the largest, most trusted and fashion forward professions. They take ownership of their work and client lists, accept responsibility, are proactive, flexible and adaptable, plan their work and time, they aim for excellence by taking exceptional pride in their work and industry.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a wide and diverse range of clients, the salon team, other associated hair and beauty professionals. They should also be able to promote themselves, their organisation, products and services using a variety of channels.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for demonstrating industry standards of professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills, team work, retail and selling skills for clients. Completing a range of hairdressing services to create a variety of looks.

Entry requirements

English and maths:

Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language’.

What you will learn

  • You'll cut hair using a range of techniques for ladies and men.
  • You'll colour and lighten hair across different hair types.
  • You'll style and finish hair to create a variety of looks.
  • You'll work with all hair types, from straight to very curly and wiry hair.
  • You'll carry out client consultations and recommend appropriate services.
  • You'll apply health and safety and safe working practices in a salon environment.
  • You'll develop professional communication and client care skills.
  • You'll build product knowledge and understand the theory behind hair services.

How you will learn

Training takes place in your workplace. Assessment includes knowledge units tested through quizzes and theory presentations, along with practical observation in your salon role. The programme ends with an End-Point Assessment (EPA), which is the final, independent assessment of your skills and knowledge. You'll attend sessions at a training centre on a bi-weekly basis alongside your on-the-job learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Debut Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon or mobile setting.
  • Junior Stylist: entry-level styling role in a hair salon.
  • Salon Assistant: supporting senior stylists with clients and services.
  • Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and lightening treatments.
  • Mobile Hairdresser: self-employed, visiting clients at home.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for experienced stylists, covering advanced cutting, colouring, and salon management skills.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training centre.
  • Barbering qualifications: a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Barbering if you want to specialise in men's hair services.

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