Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Liverpool – Greenbank College
CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Liverpool. Daytime hairdressing classes run at Greenbank College, full-time over one year. This course is open to people aged 16 to 18, or up to 24 with an EHC Plan. You'll need to have achieved, or be working towards, English and maths at Entry Level 3 to join. You'll learn the core skills of women's hairdressing, from cutting and colouring to styling and client care.
Who this course is for
People aged 16 18 or up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan.
Entry requirements
Achieved or are working towards qualifications in English and maths at Entry 3.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills.
You'll practise blow-drying, setting, and styling.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene in a salon environment.
You'll develop professional skills for working with clients.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Greenbank College, working on real techniques with guidance from tutors. Assessment includes practical observations, where you demonstrate your skills, and written or knowledge-based tasks. 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. Greenbank College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior hairdresser: assist in a salon while building your skills.
Salon junior: shampoo, condition, and support senior stylists.
Hairdressing apprentice: combine work and further training.
Trainee colourist: focus on colour services as you develop.
Mobile hairdresser: work independently visiting clients at home.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a qualified stylist and take on more complex cutting and colouring work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you'd like to teach hairdressing in the future.
Barbering qualifications: broaden your skills to include men's hairdressing.
