Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Broadstairs

CostFREE
Duration96 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Broadstairs. Classes run at Broadstairs College. You'll train in client consultation, cutting, and colouring techniques, working on paying clients in the college's industry-standard salons. This is a full-time daytime hairdressing qualification, running over 96 weeks. The programme also includes English and maths support, work experience, and employer engagement activities.

Who this course is for

Learn the key skills needed to work as a qualified hairdresser in this course focusing on Women?s Hairdressing.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise client consultation skills, understanding individual hair needs and preferences.
  • You'll develop cutting techniques used in professional salon environments.
  • You'll learn colouring techniques and how to apply them safely.
  • You'll work on paying clients in industry-standard salon spaces.
  • You'll build professional client care skills alongside your technical training.
  • You'll take part in work experience placements to gain real industry insight.
  • You'll develop your understanding of health, safety, and professional practice in hairdressing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in Broadstairs College's commercial salons, working on real clients with professional equipment and products. Classroom-based teaching covers the theory behind techniques and professional practice. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, combining practical observation and knowledge-based tasks. You'll also take part in employer engagement activities and dedicated work experience placements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Broadstairs College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior hairdresser: entry-level salon role after completing your level 2 hairdressing course
  • Salon assistant: supporting stylists while building on your hairdressing classes
  • Colourist assistant: focusing on colour services in a salon setting
  • Apprentice hairdresser: combining paid work with further on-the-job training
  • Self-employed hairdresser: mobile or chair-rental work once you have more experience

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step toward senior stylist roles and a broader range of advanced techniques.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach hairdressing in the future.
  • Barbering qualifications: a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Barbering if you want to extend your skills to men's cutting and styling.