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Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Daventry

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

Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Daventry. Classes run at Northampton College at Daventry, full-time during the day. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply, so contact the college for details.

Over one year, you'll learn cutting, colouring, and lightening hair, along with shampooing, conditioning, and dressing techniques. You'll also cover client consultation, health and safety, and how to promote products and services. Practical workshops are supported by theory sessions and independent study.

You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification. Adult learners are assessed individually. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal for you if you have an interest in hairdressing and wish to achieve a fully recognised hairdressing Level 2 qualification, to further develop existing skills or would like to retrain and change career direction.

Entry requirements

You will need four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above or an appropriate Level 1 qualification. Adult students will be assessed on an individual basis dependent on qualifications/previous work history.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to cut women's hair using a range of techniques.
  • You'll practise colouring and lightening hair to a professional standard.
  • You'll develop shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatment skills.
  • You'll learn the art of dressing and styling hair.
  • You'll carry out client consultations and advise on products and services.
  • You'll cover health and safety practices in a salon environment.
  • You'll explore specialist techniques including perming, plaiting, and twisting.

How you will learn

Learning takes place through practical workshops in a salon setting, supported by theory sessions, directed study, and independent research. Practical work is assessed through formative tasks and a final end-of-course assessment covering a range of services, which is graded. Theory is assessed through written and online external tests, plus some assignment work. You'll also build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northampton College at Daventry will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser, cuts and styles hair for clients in a salon.
  • Salon assistant, supports stylists and keeps the salon running smoothly.
  • Colourist, specialises in hair colouring and lightening services.
  • Bridal hair stylist, creates styles for weddings and special occasions.
  • Freelance hairdresser, works independently visiting clients at home.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing, the next step if you want to take on more complex services and senior salon roles.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing, a work-based route that builds on your Level 2 skills in a professional salon environment.
  • Barbering qualifications, if you want to extend your skills to men's grooming and cutting.
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