Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College. Daytime sessions run part-time over one year, so you can fit your studies around other commitments. This hairdressing qualification covers the core skills you need to work in a salon: cutting, colouring, styling, and client care. It's a VTCT-awarded course, and that name carries weight with salon employers. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll learn to cut women's hair using a range of techniques, including scissor and clipper work.
You'll develop colouring and lightening skills, from tints to highlights.
You'll style and finish hair using blow-drying, straightening, and setting methods.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp condition.
You'll practise shampooing, conditioning, and scalp treatments.
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom study. Assessment is a mix of practical observation, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks to industry standards, 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. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon setting
Junior Stylist: entry-level role assisting qualified stylists
Salon Assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations
Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and lightening services
Mobile Hairdresser: working independently with home-visit clients
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 colouring and cutting work. Many salons expect Level 3 for senior roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broadens your skills to include men's cutting and beard work.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3): combine paid work in a salon with continued training.
