Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Rotherham – Rotherham College – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham College. This is a full-time, daytime hairdressing qualification, studied over one year. You'll cover the core skills of professional hairdressing: cutting, colouring, styling, and client care. The level 2 hairdressing classes combine practical salon work with underpinning knowledge, so you graduate ready to work in a salon environment. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.

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 heated and non-heated tools.
  • You'll consult with clients and identify their needs.
  • You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon setting.
  • You'll learn how to promote products and services to clients.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks to the required standard, and written or online knowledge assessments. 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. Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior hairdresser: assist senior stylists in a salon
  • Salon stylist: cut, colour, and style clients' hair independently
  • Colourist: specialise in hair colouring and highlighting services
  • Blow-dry bar stylist: focus on finishing and styling work
  • Salon receptionist: use your industry knowledge in a client-facing role
  • Self-employed hairdresser: work mobile or rent a chair in a salon

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for those wanting to work as a qualified senior stylist or salon manager, and often required for higher-level roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in the future.
  • Level 2 or 3 Barbering Qualification: broaden your skills into barbering alongside your hairdressing training.

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