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Level 2 Ladies Hairdressing Course at Weston College Knightstone Campus

CostFREE
Duration333 days
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Ladies Hairdressing Course in Weston-super-Mare. Classes run at Weston College Knightstone Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9–2, including English or maths, with at least two at grade 4, or a qualifying Level 1 qualification. This ladies hairdressing qualification covers cutting, colouring, styling, and salon skills across roughly 11 months of full-time study. It's a strong foundation for working as a hairdresser in a salon. VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing with certificate.

Who this course is for

Courses for 16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-2, including English or maths, with at least two at grade 4, or a qualifying Level 1 qualification.

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 shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
  • You'll style and finish hair using tools such as straighteners, tongs, and rollers.
  • You'll consult with clients to identify their needs and recommend services.
  • 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. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks, with written or online 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. Weston College Knightstone 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
  • Colour technician: specialising in colouring and highlighting services
  • Freelance hairdresser: working independently with your own 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 salon manager. Level 3 also supports a VTCT Advanced Technical Diploma.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
  • Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine work and study while earning a wage in a salon.
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