Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Halesworth. Classes run at Suffolk New College on the Coast Halesworth, full-time during the day. You'll train in professionally run commercial salons, working on real clients to develop your skills in women's and men's hairdressing. The course runs for one year and includes a trade show trip, work placement, and a creative hair show. You can also gain experience outside college through industry events. This level 2 hairdressing qualification is awarded by VTCT.
Who this course is for
On this study programme, you will be taught in a real working environment, learning in The Zone’s professionally run commercial salons, where you will implement services to develop your skills in women’s and men’s hairdressing. You can learn outside the College as well, gaining inspiration and knowledge from going on annual trade show trip, work placement and show your own innovation and skill by participating in our dynamic Annual Creative Hair Show.
Entry requirements
Three GCSEs at Grade 3 including maths and English Language, or a Level 1 qualification plus maths and English Language at Level 1.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques
You'll colour and lighten hair, including tinting and highlighting
You'll carry out scalp and hair treatments
You'll learn men's hairdressing services alongside the core women's programme
You'll develop client consultation skills and salon communication
You'll work in a commercial salon environment, serving real clients
You'll build awareness of current trends through trade show visits and creative projects
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practice in commercial salon settings, working on clients under supervision. Assessment combines practical observations, written assignments, and portfolio evidence of the services you carry out. You'll also take part in a work placement and a creative hair show, both of which form part of your overall programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College on the Coast Halesworth 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 highlighting services
Barber: men's cutting and grooming, building on the men's hairdressing units
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 salon manager. Level 3 also opens the door to self-employment and advanced colouring techniques.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: worth considering if you'd like to teach hairdressing in a college or training salon in the future.
