Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Basildon – ACL Basildon

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Basildon. Classes run at ACL Basildon, part-time during the day. Sessions are four hours, making it easier to fit study around other commitments. You'll develop practical hairdressing skills including cutting, styling, and client care. The course covers creative cutting techniques and facial hair design, building the hands-on expertise that salons and barbershops look for. A free hairdressing course for adults who want a recognised hairdressing qualification without studying full-time.

Who this course is for

Advance your barbering skills with creative cutting, intricate facial hair design, and advanced styling techniques. Perfect for Level 2 graduates aiming to become professional barbers. Enroll now to elevate your expertise and career! Click on enrol now t

What you will learn

  • You'll practise creative cutting techniques on a range of hair types.
  • You'll develop intricate facial hair design and grooming skills.
  • You'll apply advanced styling methods used in professional salons and barbershops.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan services to suit their needs.
  • You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards required in the workplace.
  • You'll build colour and finishing skills to a professional standard.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in a classroom-based salon environment at ACL Basildon. You'll be assessed through practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services. You'll also complete written or oral questions to show your knowledge. A portfolio of evidence supports your practical assessments throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. ACL Basildon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser. Work in a salon cutting and styling hair.
  • Barber. How to become a barber in a dedicated barbershop.
  • Salon assistant. Support senior stylists in a busy salon.
  • Mobile hairdresser. Offer hairdressing services at clients' homes.
  • Colour technician. Specialise in hair colouring and highlights.
  • Barbershop owner. Run your own barbering business.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step for hairdressers aiming for senior stylist roles or salon management.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering. Builds on your barbering skills for those wanting to specialise further.
  • Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. Broadens your skills if you want to work across hair and beauty services.

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