Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Scunthorpe. Classes run at North Lindsey College, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. You'll need a GCSE grade 4 or above in English or maths to enrol. The course covers cutting, colouring, and dressing hair, alongside client consultation and salon health and safety. Training takes place in the college's salon facilities. The course takes one year part-time. It covers both the practical skills and the wider knowledge needed to work in a salon.
Who this course is for
This qualification forms part of a complete programme which will help to develop the necessary skills and knowledge required to succeed not only in hairdressing, but also in the wider world of work. Training will take place in our well equipped, modern salons, with instruction from our team of highly skilled, qualified and supportive tutors.
Entry requirements
1 GCSE 4 in English or maths
What you will learn
You'll cut women's hair using a range of techniques
You'll colour and lighten hair safely and effectively
You'll shampoo and condition hair and scalp
You'll style and dress hair
You'll carry out client consultations before each service
You'll follow health and safety practices in a salon environment
You'll learn how the hair industry works and what employers expect
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practice in the college's salon, supported by classroom instruction. Assessment includes practical assessments, online tests, and written assignments. You'll be assessed on both your technical skills and your underpinning knowledge throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Lindsey 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 hair colouring and lightening services
Freelance Hairdresser: working independently with your own clients
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 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to extend your skills into men's grooming and barbering.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you're interested in teaching hairdressing in the future.
