Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, full-time during the day. You'll develop cutting, styling, and colouring skills, working with clients to build a broad range of practical techniques. The course runs for 420 hours and includes a GCSE or Functional Skills qualification in Maths or English as part of your studies.
Who this course is for
Throughout the course you will develop your creative hairdressing skills, learning to style and dress hair using a variety of techniques, develop cutting skills and provide a range of colouring services to clients. As part of your qualification you will be required to complete a GCSE or functional skill in Maths or English.
What you will learn
You'll develop cutting skills using a range of techniques on different hair types.
You'll learn to style and dress hair to professional standards.
You'll provide colouring services, including tinting and highlighting.
You'll work with real clients to practise your skills in a salon setting.
You'll complete a Maths or English qualification (GCSE or Functional Skills) alongside your hairdressing studies.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at Hartlepool College of Further Education. Assessment is practical and portfolio-based, with observations of your work on clients. You'll also complete written or online assessments covering the underpinning knowledge for each area of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser. How to become a hairdresser: this is the core entry qualification.
Junior stylist. Salon floor role supporting senior stylists.
Colourist assistant. Specialist support role in colour-focused salons.
Salon receptionist. Client-facing role using your industry knowledge.
Freelance hairdresser. Self-employed work once you build experience.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step for hairdressers aiming to work at senior stylist level or take on more complex cutting and colouring work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering. Broadens your skills into men's grooming and barbering services.
