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Free Level 2 Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing Course in Newham

CostFREE
Duration18 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Women's and Men's Hairdressing Course in Newham. Classes run at Newham College London East Ham Campus, part-time during the day, over 18 weeks. You'll develop cutting, colouring, and styling skills for both women's and men's hair, working to a commercially acceptable standard. The course also covers barbering techniques. Entry requirements include a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3 or a Level 1 qualification, plus a good level of written and spoken English. You'll also need to purchase a professional kit and uniform.

Who this course is for

Are you an aspiring Hairdresser or Barber? Do you want to develop skills which enable you to confidently cut, colour and style someone's hair? Then this is the course for you!

This course is for people who are passionate about becoming the best they can be. It offers a practical, real-world approach to help you achieve your ambitions and reach your potential. This course is designed to develop hairdressing and barbering skills and knowledge to a commercially acceptable level.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-3 Level 1 qualification You need to enjoy working with people and have good communication skills, along with a good level of written and spoken English. You must be willing to purchase a professional kit and a uniform for this course.

You will be invited to the college for an initial assessment to determine your suitability for the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
  • You'll cut and style men's hair, including barbering skills.
  • You'll apply hair colouring and lightening treatments.
  • You'll carry out scalp and hair treatments.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
  • You'll work to salon standards of health, safety, and hygiene.
  • You'll develop the communication skills needed in a professional salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment at the college. Assessment includes practical observations, where you demonstrate skills on real clients or models, alongside written assignments and knowledge tests. You'll be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam. An initial assessment at the college will confirm the course is the right level for you and help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase a professional hairdressing kit and a uniform before the course begins. Newham College London East Ham Campus will confirm the specific kit requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon or freelance.
  • Barber: cut and style men's hair in a barbershop.
  • Salon assistant: support senior stylists in a busy salon.
  • Colour technician: specialise in colouring and lightening services.
  • Mobile hairdresser: work independently 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. Many employers expect Level 3 for senior roles.
  • Level 3 Barbering qualification: if you want to specialise in men's grooming and barbering.
  • Apprenticeship in Hairdressing: combine work and study to build experience while earning.
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