Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College. This full-time, daytime hairdressing qualification covers the core skills you need to work in a salon. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study cutting, colouring, styling, and client care as part of a City and Guilds level 2 hairdressing qualification. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. City of Wolverhampton College will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
School Leavers/ Adult Learners
Entry requirements
www.wolvcoll.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques
You'll colour and lighten hair, including tinting and highlighting
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair
You'll style and finish hair using blow-drying and other finishing methods
You'll consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment
You'll learn how to promote products and services to clients
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom study. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services to the required standard. You'll also complete written assessments and assignments. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton 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: entry-level role assisting senior stylists
Salon Assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and highlighting services
Blow-dry Technician: focused styling role in busy salons
Mobile Hairdresser: self-employed work visiting clients at home
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 services.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine work and study while earning in a salon.
