Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Barnsley – Barnsley College – Evening

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Barnsley. Evening hairdressing classes run at Barnsley College, so you can fit study around your week. You'll need an NVQ Level 1 in Hairdressing to join, and you'll attend an interview, an initial assessment in English and maths, and a practical skills test before starting. The course runs over one year part-time, building the skills and knowledge employers look for in a hairdresser. A City and Guilds level 2 hairdressing qualification you can be proud of.

Who this course is for

Become part of the glamorous hair and beauty industry by getting hands-on on one of our hairdressing courses. This qualification is suitable for you if you want to increase your skills and knowledge to become a great hairdresser.

Entry requirements

NVQ Level 1 in Hairdressing preferably completed at college within the last year, but will consider an NVQ Level 1 completed elsewhere within the last three years You will be required to attend an interview and sit an initial assessment in English and maths A practical skills test is required to determine skill level You will achieve

What you will learn

  • You'll develop cutting techniques for a range of hair types and styles.
  • You'll learn how to colour and lighten hair safely and effectively.
  • You'll practise styling and finishing to a professional standard.
  • You'll understand how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
  • You'll learn how to use and maintain salon tools and equipment.
  • You'll study health, safety, and hygiene practices relevant to a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at Barnsley College, supported by classroom-based teaching. Assessment includes practical demonstrations of your hairdressing skills, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll need to complete a practical skills test before the course begins to confirm your starting level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley College 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: assistant role while building your client base
  • Salon Assistant: support senior stylists day to day
  • Freelance Hairdresser: work independently or mobile
  • Colour Technician: specialise in colouring and highlighting services

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a senior stylist or take on more complex cutting and colouring work.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to extend your skills into men's grooming and barbering.
  • Apprenticeship in Hairdressing: combine work and study to build experience while you earn.

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