Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Norwich. Classes run at City College Norwich, full-time over three to four days a week. You'll cover the core skills of professional hairdressing: consulting with clients, shampooing and conditioning, cutting, dressing, colouring, and lightening hair. Health and safety runs throughout. The course takes one year and combines classroom sessions with salon practice. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths.
Who this course is for
The course introduces the essential technical skills and underpinning knowledge which are included in the following units; These are covered within class based and salon sessions. � Health & Safety � Advise and consult with clients � Shampoo and condition to treat the hair and scalp � The art of dressing hair � Cut hair using basic techniques � Colour and lighten hair Students are expected to attend 100% of college classes, timetables are usually offered over 3-4 days per week. Unless you are committed to regular attendance this will affect progress of your course, success in your exams and progression to further courses. Please note �any� part time job commitments must not impact on your studies or classes. Salon Work Experience: All students will be expected to engage in 30 hours of work experience throughout the course to enhance your skills and awareness of our industry. Support is provided to help approach suitable salons in the local area. A Placement Journal is used to record your experiences and comments from your salon trainer. Please note this is a mandatory element of the course; which can be carried out once your college course has started. These hours will need to be fitted in around your usual course commitments. There is an approved list of salons which you will be provided with; but you can also approach any salon you may know. However, please note a member of our team will need to visit to confirm, public liability insurance and health & safety arrangements are in place before you start! You will have opportunities to participate in College events such as fashion shows, the Royal Norfolk Show, and other off-site activities to build practical experience. There are additional opportunities to visit national hair and beauty exhibitions where the latest fashions, styles and trends from the cosmetics industry are exclusively showcased. Also workshops held within college by manufactures and / or employers take place during the year.
Entry requirements
Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language, maths and, ideally, one science subject.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to consult with clients and advise on treatments and styles.
You'll practise shampooing and conditioning techniques to treat different hair and scalp types.
You'll develop cutting skills using basic hairdressing techniques.
You'll learn how to dress and finish hair to a professional standard.
You'll apply colour and lightening techniques safely.
You'll understand and apply health and safety practices in a salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on salon practice at City College Norwich. Training covers both the technical skills and the underpinning knowledge behind each area. You'll be expected to attend 100% of classes, with your timetable typically spread across three to four days per week.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: work in a salon cutting, colouring, and styling hair.
Junior Stylist: assist senior stylists and build your client base.
Salon Assistant: support day-to-day salon operations while developing skills.
Colourist: specialise in colour and lightening treatments.
Freelance Hairdresser: work independently with your own clients.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a senior stylist or salon manager. Level 3 opens doors to more advanced colouring, cutting, and business skills.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to extend your skills to men's hairdressing and barbering techniques.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship at Level 3: combine work and study to build experience in a live salon environment.
