Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College. This full-time daytime hairdressing course covers the core skills you need to work in a salon, from cutting and styling to colouring and client care. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The course takes one year to complete. A strong choice if you want to build a hairdressing qualification and move straight into work.
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 cut and style hair using a range of techniques
You'll colour and lighten hair safely and professionally
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp
You'll style and finish hair using heated tools and other methods
You'll consult with clients and plan services to suit their needs
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment
You'll learn how to maintain and develop your professional skills
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom-based study. Assessment includes observed practical work, where an assessor watches you carry out salon services, and written or online tests to check your 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: work in a salon cutting, colouring, and styling
Junior stylist: support senior stylists in a busy salon
Salon assistant: shampoo, condition, and prepare clients for treatments
Mobile hairdresser: offer hair services at clients' homes
Colour technician: specialise in colouring and highlighting services
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for those wanting to work as a senior stylist or salon manager. Many employers expect Level 3 for more advanced roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to extend your skills to men's cutting and styling.
Apprenticeship in Hairdressing: combine work and study to earn while you build on your Level 2 hairdressing qualification.
