Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, full-time during the day. This is a focused, full-time route through a VTCT hairdressing qualification covering the core skills you need to work in a salon. The course runs to 468 hours of study. You'll cover cutting, colouring, styling, and client care, building the practical ability employers look for. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
For details about VTCT DIPLOMA IN WOMENS HAIRDRESSING - LEVEL 2, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques
You'll apply hair colour, including tints, highlights, and bleaching
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair
You'll style and finish hair using heated tools and dressing techniques
You'll consult with clients and identify their needs
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment
You'll understand hair and scalp conditions and how they affect treatment choices
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Exeter College, working on models and clients alongside classroom learning. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services to industry standards, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your competence across all areas of the Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter 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
Mobile hairdresser: working independently with home-visit clients
Blow-dry bar stylist: fast-paced styling in a specialist setting
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a qualified senior stylist or take on more complex colour and cutting work. Many salons expect Level 3 for senior roles.
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 broaden your skills to include men's hairdressing.
