Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Colchester. Classes run at Adult Skills Centre Colchester, full-time during the day. You'll need 4 GCSEs (grades 9 - 3) including English and Maths, or a Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent, plus an interview. The course runs over 9 months and covers the practical techniques and technical knowledge needed to work as a hairdresser, including hands-on sessions in a working salon.
Who this course is for
The Hairdressing Diploma Level 2 study programme is designed to provide learners with the necessary skills and techniques to become a hairdresser.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs (9-3) including English and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent and an interview. Level 3: Satisfactory completion of the Level 2 Qualification and via a progression interview.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style hair using a range of professional techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair safely and accurately.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll style and finish hair using heated and non-heated tools.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll develop your skills through practical workshop sessions in a salon setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a well-equipped salon on site. Professional hairdressers with teaching experience will guide you through techniques and correct working procedures. Assessment is based on practical skills demonstrated in the salon, alongside any written or knowledge-based elements required by the City and Guilds specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Skills Centre Colchester 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 role assisting senior stylists
Salon Assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and lightening
Blow-dry Technician: styling and finishing hair for clients
What you could study next
City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for those wanting to work as a senior stylist, covering advanced cutting, colouring, and creative techniques. The provider notes that satisfactory completion of the Level 2 and a progression interview are required to move onto Level 3.
NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing: a work-based route that can support progression toward a more senior salon role.
