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Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Dereham

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Dereham. Classes run at Poultec Training Dereham. This full-time daytime hairdressing course runs over 18 months and is hands-on from the start. You'll work with paying clients in a fully operating salon, covering cutting, colouring, styling, and client consultation. The level 2 hairdressing qualification is awarded by City and Guilds. Open to learners aged 16 to 18; an initial selection interview is required.

Who this course is for

This course will suit you if you're just starting out in hairdressing or have some knowledge and basic skills in the industry, this will be a hands on course and will entail working with paying clients within a fully operating salon, the course will include the following units:

Advise and consult with clients. Fulfil salon reception duties. Colour and Lighten hair. Set and Dress hair Style and finish hair. Cut hair using basic techniques. Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp. Plait and twist hair. Perm and neutralise hair.

The course will also include the following core skills: Teamwork/Employee Rights & Responsibilities CV & Interview Skills Workshop Level 1 Functional Skills English Level 1 Functional Skills Maths

Progression Opportunities To further your knowledge/skillset and become more employable within the given industry.

Entry requirements

You must be between the ages of 16-18 There are no formal academic entry requirements; however an initial selection interview is mandatory for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll advise and consult with clients about their hair needs.
  • You'll shampoo and condition hair and scalp correctly.
  • You'll cut hair using basic techniques.
  • You'll colour and lighten hair.
  • You'll set, dress, style, and finish hair.
  • You'll plait hair.
  • You'll carry out salon reception duties.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on work in a fully operating salon, serving real paying clients. Assessment for the NVQ Diploma is ongoing and competence-based, meaning you're assessed on what you can actually do. You'll also cover client consultation and salon reception duties as part of your day-to-day training. An initial selection interview takes place before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Poultec Training Dereham 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
  • Salon Receptionist: client-facing front-of-house role

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 cutting and colouring work. Many salons expect Level 3 for senior roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to move into barbering alongside hairdressing.
  • Apprenticeship in Hairdressing Professional: combines on-the-job training with a qualification, often available after completing Level 2.
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