Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. This is a full-time daytime hairdressing course running over 36 weeks. You'll learn the practical skills needed to work in a professional salon, from cutting and colouring to styling and client care. Funding is available for school leavers and adults. The City and Guilds Level 2 Hairdressing Qualification is well regarded by salons and employers across the industry.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll cut and style hair using a range of professional techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair, including tinting and highlights.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll consult with clients and identify their needs.
You'll style and finish hair using tools such as straighteners, tongs, and rollers.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll learn how to set up and maintain your work area professionally.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at Brooklands College. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks to industry standards, with written or online knowledge tests. 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. Brooklands 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: specialist role focusing on hair colouring services
Blow-dry Technician: styling-focused role in blow-dry bars
Mobile Hairdresser: self-employed work visiting clients at home
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to take on more complex cutting and colouring work and move toward a senior stylist role.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broadens your skills into men's grooming and barbering techniques.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship at Level 3: combines work and study if you want to earn while you train.
