Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Halifax – Francis St Calderdale College

CostFREE
Duration412 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. This free hairdressing course covers the core skills you need to work in a salon, from cutting and styling to colouring and client care. The course runs for around 412 hours in total. It suits those who want to focus fully on their hairdressing qualification without fitting study around other commitments.

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
  • You'll develop colouring and lightening skills, including tints and highlights.
  • You'll practise shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
  • You'll study health, safety, and hygiene standards for salon work.
  • You'll develop professional skills including client communication and salon etiquette.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Francis St Calderdale College, working on models and mannequins to build your technical skills. Theory is delivered in the classroom and covers topics such as client consultation, hair science, and health and safety. Assessment includes practical observations, written assignments, and knowledge tests throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale 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 setting.
  • Junior Stylist. Entry-level role assisting senior stylists in salons.
  • Salon Assistant. Supporting day-to-day salon operations and client care.
  • Colourist. Specialising in hair colouring and lightening services.
  • Freelance Hairdresser. Self-employed mobile or home-based hairdressing work.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step for those wanting to work as a qualified stylist and 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.
  • Barbering qualifications. A City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Barbering if you want to extend your skills to men's hair.

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