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Level 2 Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-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 Nottingham. Classes run full-time at Nottingham College Adams Building. This women's and men's hairdressing qualification covers the core skills you need to work in a salon, from cutting and colouring to client consultation and colour and lightening. The course runs for one year, with daytime classes. You'll also study English and maths alongside your practical training. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3, including English and maths, plus a practical dexterity test before enrolment.

Who this course is for

This is a great course for anyone who wants a career in hairdressing. You will be taught all the basic skills to be able to have a lifelong career in this incredible industry.

Entry requirements

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9–3 (A*–D), including English and maths – one of English or Maths must be grade 9–4 (A*–C).

Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above.

All students must undertake and pass a practical dexterity test prior to enrolment to ensure you are suitable for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise health and safety procedures in a salon environment.
  • You'll carry out client consultations to identify needs and recommend services.
  • You'll shampoo and condition hair and scalp to professional standards.
  • You'll cut women's hair using a range of techniques.
  • You'll apply colour and lightening treatments.
  • You'll promote products and services to clients.
  • You'll choose from optional units covering perming, plaiting, twisting, dressing hair, themed image creation, and salon reception.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom study. Assessment includes observed practical tasks, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence. You'll complete mandatory units covering core hairdressing skills, then choose optional units to build additional credits. A practical dexterity test is required before you start the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College Adams Building 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 salon role assisting senior stylists.
  • Colourist: specialising in colour and lightening treatments.
  • Salon Receptionist: client-facing front-of-house role in a salon.
  • Barber: men's cutting and styling in a barbershop.
  • Freelance Hairdresser: self-employed mobile or chair-rental work.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for those wanting to work as a qualified senior stylist or salon manager. Employers and apprenticeship frameworks often expect Level 3 for senior roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: a specialist route if you want to focus on men's cutting and styling.
  • Apprenticeship in Hairdressing: combine work and study to build experience while earning.
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