Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This is a full-time daytime hairdressing qualification, covering women's hairdressing skills from cutting and colouring to styling and finishing. The course runs for around 600 hours. City and Guilds is the awarding body, giving you a hairdressing certificate that employers in salons across the UK recognise.
Who this course is for
Women's Hairdressing L2 Cert E&T (HAICFL2C00 25/26GA) is based in the Hairdressing department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll cut women's hair using a range of techniques
You'll colour and lighten hair safely and professionally
You'll style and finish hair to a client's requirements
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp
You'll consult with clients to understand their needs
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services, and written or online tests covering the underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: work in a salon cutting and styling clients' hair
Junior stylist: entry-level salon role building your client base
Salon assistant: support senior stylists and manage client experience
Freelance hairdresser: work independently on a mobile or self-employed basis
Colour technician: specialise in colouring and highlighting services
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers aiming to work as a senior stylist or salon manager. Covers advanced cutting, colouring, and client consultation at a higher level.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Barbering qualifications: a related route if you want to extend your skills to men's hair services.
