Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Rotherham. Classes run at CTS Training (Manvers - Rotherham), daytime, with flexible study to fit around you. This free hairdressing course for adults and school leavers aged 16 to 19, or 19 to 24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, covers the core skills employers expect. The course runs to 232 hours of learning. You'll work toward a City and Guilds hairdressing qualification covering cutting, colouring, styling, and salon services.
Who this course is for
16-19 Years Old and 19-24 Years Old with an Education, Health Care Plan.
Entry requirements
***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut and shape women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills, including tints and highlights.
You'll practise blow-drying, setting, and finishing styles.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess hair and scalp condition.
You'll study health, safety, and hygiene standards for salon work.
You'll develop shampooing, conditioning, and scalp massage techniques.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom-based salon environment. Assessment includes practical observations of your hairdressing skills and written or online knowledge tests. Your progress is assessed throughout the course, not just at the end. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing the techniques you've completed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training (Manvers - Rotherham) will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser, working in a salon cutting and styling hair
Junior stylist, assisting senior stylists in a busy salon
Salon assistant, supporting day-to-day salon operations
Colourist, specialising in tinting, highlights, and colour treatments
Freelance hairdresser, working mobile or renting a chair
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 is also the foundation for running your own salon.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. An option if you'd like to teach hairdressing in a college or training centre.
Barbering qualifications. A related route if you want to broaden your skills into men's grooming and barbering.
