Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough TEC. This is a full-time daytime hairdressing course, running for around 298 days across the academic year. You'll cover cutting, colouring, styling, and salon skills, building the practical knowledge employers look for. A free hairdressing course for adults and school leavers alike, it leads to the City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Hairdressing. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll cut and style hair using a range of techniques
You'll colour and lighten hair safely and accurately
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp
You'll style and finish hair using heated tools and dressing techniques
You'll learn how salons operate, including client consultation and communication
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on practical work at Scarborough TEC. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks, and 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. Scarborough TEC 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 senior stylists
Salon Assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and lightening services
Barber: with additional barbering training or experience
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a senior stylist or salon manager, and often required for higher-level roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to specialise in barbering techniques.
Apprenticeship in Hairdressing: combine paid work in a salon with further qualifications at Level 2 or Level 3.
