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Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Ashton-under-Lyne – Tameside One – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run full-time at Tameside One. To join, you'll need to have completed a Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering, or an equivalent qualification. If you don't have a Grade 4 in Maths and English, you'll resit those alongside your hairdressing classes. The course runs for one year and covers cutting, colouring, styling, and salon skills through hands-on practice. It's a strong foundation for anyone working toward a career as a hairdresser.

Who this course is for

Take Your Hairdressing Skills to the Next Level!

Are you ready to dive deeper into the world of hairdressing and refine your skills? Our Level 2 Hairdressing course will give you the advanced knowledge and hands-on experience you need to become a confident, creative professional in the hair industry.

This full-time, immersive programme offers you the perfect blend of practical skills and theory, all while working in a real, high-street commercial salon. Youll get to put your learning into action with paying clients, building your expertise and preparing you for a successful career in hairdressing.

Entry requirements

  • Level 1 Hairdressing: You must have successfully completed the Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering or an equivalent qualification.
  • Maths & English: If you don't have a Grade 4 in Maths and English, you'll need to re-sit these alongside your course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop cutting techniques including graduation and layering.
  • You'll learn colouring and lightening services, from tints to highlights.
  • You'll practise styling and finishing, including blow-drying and setting.
  • You'll study the science of hair and scalp to understand how products and processes work.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and recommend services.
  • You'll develop salon skills including health, safety, and hygiene practices.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical sessions in a commercial salon environment and classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services on real clients, and written assignments or tests covering 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. Tameside One will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser. How to become a hairdresser in a high-street salon.
  • Junior Stylist. Entry-level role assisting senior stylists.
  • Salon Assistant. Supporting day-to-day salon operations and client services.
  • Colourist. Specialising in tinting, highlights, and colour correction.
  • Freelance Hairdresser. Self-employed work visiting clients at home.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step for hairdressers aiming to work at senior or stylist level, covering advanced cutting and colouring.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
  • Barbering qualifications. A City and Guilds Level 2 or Level 3 in Barbering if you want to work across both disciplines.
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