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

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Sep 2027
Study modePart-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 at Tameside One, part-time during the day, one day a week over a year. The course builds on your Level 1 foundation, advancing your practical and creative skills in cutting, colouring, and styling. You'll need to have completed a Level 1 Hairdressing and Barbering qualification, or equivalent, to join. A specialist tutor will meet with you to check the course is the right fit before you start.

Who this course is for

Step Up Your Skills. Shape Your Future.

Already have your foundation in hairdressing and ready to take it to the next level? This intermediate course is designed for adults who want to advance their practical and creative skills while preparing for real work in salons or freelance opportunities.

Entry requirements

To join this course, you'll need to have successfully completed Level 1 Hairdressing and Barbering or an equivalent qualification.

  • Level 2 standard in English and Maths is required
  • You'll meet with a specialist tutor to discuss your goals and make sure this course is the right fit for you.

We're looking for learners who are:

  • Enthusiastic about hairdressing and career-driven
  • Committed, reliable, and punctual
  • Great communicators who enjoy working with people

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced cutting techniques, including graduation and layering.
  • You'll learn colouring and lightening services, including highlights and toning.
  • You'll practise styling and finishing, including blow-drying and setting.
  • You'll study the science of hair and scalp to inform your treatments.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan services professionally.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards for salon work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon-style environment at Tameside One, working on models and building your technique under tutor guidance. Assessment is a mix of practical observation, where your tutor assesses your skills directly, 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. Tameside One will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser. Work in a salon providing cuts, colour, and styling.
  • Junior stylist. Support senior stylists and build your client base.
  • Salon assistant. Hands-on role while you develop your skills further.
  • Freelance hairdresser. Work independently on a mobile or self-employed basis.
  • Colour technician. Specialise in colouring and lightening services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step for hairdressers aiming for senior stylist roles or salon management. Covers advanced colour, creative cutting, and business skills.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach hairdressing in the future, this qualification opens that route.
  • Barbering qualifications at Level 2 or 3. Broaden your skills to work with male clients and expand your services.
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