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Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Newport

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Newport. Classes run at Isle of Wight College. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, including English and Maths, to enrol. The course runs full-time over 36 weeks, covering the skills you need to work as a junior hair stylist, either employed in a salon or self-employed. This is a free hairdressing course for adults and school leavers looking to enter the hairdressing industry.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners who are wanting a career in the hairdressing industry. This course will enable you to work either employed or self-employed as a junior hair stylist.

Entry requirements

Minimum of four GCSEs grade 3/D or equivalent including English language and Maths

For progressing students, a minimum of Level 1 course in your chosen subject at Merit or above and English language and Maths at level 2. Progressing students without English or Maths at GCSE grade 4/C will be required to study these as part of their programme of study.

What you will learn

  • You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques
  • You'll colour and lighten hair, including tinting and highlighting
  • You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair
  • You'll set and dress hair using heated and non-heated methods
  • You'll consult with clients to identify their needs and recommend services
  • You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services to industry standards. You'll also complete written or online tests to cover the underpinning knowledge. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Isle of Wight College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior hair stylist: work in a salon under senior stylists
  • Salon assistant: support day-to-day salon operations
  • Self-employed hairdresser: take clients independently once experienced
  • Mobile hairdresser: travel to clients at home
  • Colour technician: specialise in colouring and highlighting services

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a fully qualified stylist and take on more complex cutting and colouring work.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broadens your skills if you want to work across both women's and men's hairdressing.
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