Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Newcastle. Classes run at Newcastle College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers the core skills you need to work as a hairdresser. Entry is by interview, where the college will discuss your training needs. You'll typically need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, though commitment and communication skills are equally important. This City and Guilds level 2 hairdressing qualification prepares you for salon work from day one.
Who this course is for
Full time
Entry requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above. However, if you have a keen interest in the subject and commitment to succeed, your entry requirements will be discussed at interview. Good communication skills and working as part of a team are a requirement for this course. Entry to the course is by interview enabling us to discuss your individual training and development needs.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll practise colouring and lightening hair safely and effectively.
You'll develop skills in shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll practise blow-drying and setting techniques to achieve different looks.
You'll learn how to work professionally as part of a salon team.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at Newcastle College, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks, with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. 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. Newcastle 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
Blow-dry Technician: focused styling role in busy salons
Mobile Hairdresser: self-employed work 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 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 the future.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship at Level 3: combine work and study to build on your Level 2 skills in a paid salon role.
