Free Level 2 Women's and Men's Hairdressing Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers the practical skills and theory you need to work as a junior stylist in a salon. You'll learn how to style, cut, dress, and colour hair for both women and men, and understand how hair structure affects condition and results. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or a relevant Level 1 qualification. There's a pre-induction interview to confirm the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This course is for you if you want to have a career in the Hairdressing Industry. You will be taught all the practical skills you need to be a junior stylist in a Hairdressing salon. You will also be taught the theory that underpins the practical skills, so that you will not only know how to Style, dress, cut and colour the hair but you will understand what is happening inside the hair so that you can ensure all your clients have fabulous hair that is in the best condition possible. This cour
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs grade 3. BTEC Introductory Certificate or Diploma, appropriate NVQ Level 1, or another relevant Level 1 or Foundation qualification. You will have a pre induction interview/assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style hair for women and men using professional techniques
You'll apply colouring and lightening treatments safely
You'll dress and finish hair to a salon standard
You'll learn the science of hair structure and how it affects treatments
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp
You'll consult with clients to assess their hair and agree on services
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes observed practical tasks, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you work through the units. The pre-induction interview and assessment at the start help confirm the course is the right level for you.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon 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 and building client skills
Salon assistant. Supporting senior stylists with treatments and clients
Colourist assistant. Applying colour under supervision in a salon
Barber. Men's cutting and styling in a barbershop setting
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step for hairdressers aiming for senior stylist or salon manager roles, and required for a City and Guilds Level 3 qualification.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering. If you want to specialise in men's cutting and styling.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. For those who want to teach hairdressing in the future.
