Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Dover

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Dover. Classes run at Dover Technical College, part-time during the day, making it easier to fit study around other commitments. You'll focus on women's hairdressing, covering client consultation, cutting, colouring, and the use of professional products. Much of your practical training takes place in the college's commercial salons, where you work with paying clients using industry-standard equipment. The course runs for 44 weeks. A strong foundation for anyone looking to start working in a salon.

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 learn how to carry out client consultations and identify individual needs.
  • You'll develop cutting techniques used in professional women's hairdressing.
  • You'll practise colouring techniques with professional products.
  • You'll learn how to select and apply the right shampoos and treatments for different hair types.
  • You'll understand the effects of hair products on different hair types.
  • You'll develop client care skills and learn how to respond to individual requirements.
  • You'll build a portfolio of your practical work throughout the course.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through practical observations carried out in the college's commercial salons, working with real clients. You'll also complete written assignments and online knowledge tests. Throughout the course, you'll build a portfolio of your work that demonstrates your practical ability and understanding of professional hairdressing techniques.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dover Technical 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 qualified stylists
  • Salon assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
  • Colourist assistant: supporting colour services under supervision
  • Freelance hairdresser: building a client base independently

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: develops advanced cutting, colouring, and styling techniques for senior stylist roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broadens your skills into men's hairdressing and barbering services.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in the future, this is the qualification to look at.

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