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Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham, full-time during the day. Over the course of a year, you'll build practical skills in cutting, colouring, and styling, working with real clients to develop your technique. This level 2 hairdressing qualification is a stepping stone toward Level 3 and then into employment in the hairdressing industry.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

The level 2 VRQ qualification is intended to prepare you to work within the hairdressing industry. This course will equip you with the basic skills to progress onto level 3 and then into industry and employment. You will develop a range of skills including cutting, colouring and styling and will gain hands on experience working with real clients to develop your skills.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise cutting techniques on real clients.
  • You'll develop colouring skills, including tinting and highlighting.
  • You'll learn styling methods for a range of hair types.
  • You'll build knowledge of salon health, safety, and hygiene.
  • You'll develop client consultation skills.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience in a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon setting at New College Durham, working with clients to develop your skills. Assessment is based on practical observations and portfolio work completed throughout the course. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out hairdressing services to industry standards.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham 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 senior stylists
  • Salon Assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
  • Colourist: specialising in hair colouring services
  • Freelance Hairdresser: self-employed work with private clients

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step toward working as a qualified stylist and gaining a CSCS-equivalent industry card.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in the future.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broadens your skills into men's hairdressing and expands your client base.
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