Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Welwyn Garden City. Classes run at Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus, full-time during the day. You'll train in a fully equipped professional hair salon, building a complete set of technical skills across 36 weeks. The course includes working with real clients, giving you hands-on experience alongside your studies. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including a grade 4 in maths or English, a Level 1 qualification, and a professional reference.
Who this course is for
This qualification will develop a complete repertoire of technical skills to prepare you for employment as a junior hairdresser/stylist. You will learn in our fully equipped professional hair salon and get the opportunity to work with real clients.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification. Professional Reference
What you will learn
You'll cut and style hair using a range of professional techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair, including tinting and highlighting.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll style and finish hair using blow-drying and setting methods.
You'll carry out consultation with clients to assess their needs.
You'll learn health, safety, and hygiene standards for a salon environment.
You'll develop client communication and professional salon behaviour.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a professional salon environment, working on real clients alongside your studies. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out salon tasks to the required standard. You'll also complete written or online assessments covering the underpinning knowledge for each area of the qualification. 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. Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior hairdresser: entry-level salon role after completing your hairdressing qualification
Salon stylist: cutting, colouring, and styling clients day to day
Colourist: specialising in colour services once you have salon experience
Blow-dry bar technician: focused styling role in a specialist setting
Salon assistant: supporting senior stylists while building your skills
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 senior stylist or take on more complex colour and technical work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you'd like to teach hairdressing in a college or training salon.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broadens your skills into a growing area of the industry.
