Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Crawley. Evening hairdressing classes run at Crawley College on Wednesdays, 3pm to 9pm, so you can fit study around your week. The course takes one year part-time. You'll cover health and safety, client consultation, shampooing and conditioning, and working in the hair industry. You'll also build a client base through social media, family, and friends. The college has its own clientele to help you practise. This is a free hairdressing course for adults looking to enter or retrain in the industry.

Who this course is for

p This course is aimed at adults wanting to further and develop their skills in hairdressing . /p p The course runs on a Wednesday 3pm until 9pm. You will be encouraged to generate your own clientele through social media/family and friends the college also has a large clientele record. /p p Units covered are as follows: /p ul li Health and safety /li li Working in the hair industry /li li Advise and consult with clients /li li Shampoo and condition hair /li li The art of dressing hair /li li Colour and lighten hair /li li Cut women's hair /li li Create an image based on a theme /li /ul You will be required to provide models for assessment. br / br /

Entry requirements

This study programme is suitable for new entrants to the hairdressing industry. The study programme is particularly suitable for mature students over the age of 19 who wish to retrain or change career. br / br /

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon environment.
  • You'll develop your knowledge of working in the hair industry.
  • You'll advise and consult with clients about their hair needs.
  • You'll shampoo and condition hair using professional techniques.
  • You'll build and manage your own client base.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the college salon. Classes are classroom based, running one evening per week. You'll work on real clients, building your skills and confidence through practice. Assessment is ongoing and covers both practical performance and underpinning knowledge across each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Crawley 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.
  • Freelance Hairdresser. Self-employed work 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 qualified stylist and take on more complex colouring and cutting techniques.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach hairdressing in the future.
  • Barbering qualifications at Level 2 or Level 3. If you want to broaden your skills into men's hairdressing.

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