Free Level 2 Ladies Hairdressing Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds City College Printworks Campus. This full-time daytime course runs for one year and covers the practical and technical skills you need to work as a hairdresser. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. A Level 1 hairdressing qualification or equivalent is also desirable. The course combines academic study with hands-on practice in industry-standard facilities.
Who this course is for
If you’re in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grade 4 including English and maths. Ideally you will also hold a level 1 qualification in hairdressing or equivalent
What you will learn
You'll cut and style ladies' hair using a range of 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 environment
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in salon-standard facilities, combined with classroom-based study. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks to a set standard, alongside written assignments and knowledge tests. 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. Leeds City College Printworks Campus 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 treatments
Freelance Hairdresser: self-employed mobile or home-based work
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers aiming to work at senior stylist level and take on more complex cutting and colouring work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into teaching hairdressing skills.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship at Level 3: combine work and study to gain higher-level skills while earning.
