Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Consett. Classes run at Derwentside College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll learn the core skills needed to work in a hairdressing salon: cutting, colouring, and styling. To enrol, you'll need three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English. If you don't have English, you'll complete an initial assessment or a Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing first. This City and Guilds level 2 hairdressing qualification gives you a solid foundation for salon work.
Who this course is for
The aim of the course is to prepare you for industry, teaching you the basic skills needed to work in a hairdressing salon-performing cutting, colouring and styling services.
Entry requirements
You must have achieved 3 GCSE'S 9-3 (A-D) including English. If you do not have your English, then you will need to complete an initial assessment or Diploma in Hairdressing Level 1.
What you will learn
You'll learn cutting techniques for a range of hair types and styles.
You'll learn colouring and tinting services, including application and development.
You'll learn styling and finishing techniques using tools and products.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and identify their needs.
You'll learn salon health, safety, and hygiene practices.
You'll learn how to shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at Derwentside College, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services, with 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. Derwentside 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 qualified stylists
Salon assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
Colourist: specialising in colour and tinting services
Blow-dry bar stylist: styling and finishing focused role
Mobile hairdresser: self-employed, visiting clients at home
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for those wanting to work as a qualified stylist and take on more complex cutting and colouring services.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in the future.
Level 2 or 3 Barbering Qualification: broadens your skills to include barbering services alongside hairdressing.
