Free Level 2 Women's and Men's Hairdressing Course in Canterbury. Evening classes run at The Canterbury Academy, giving you the chance to study intensively outside working hours. This is a free women's and men's hairdressing course covering cutting, colouring, styling, permanent waving, and client consultation. You'll work in the school's own salon, Education Cuts, and complete work experience in a Canterbury salon. The course runs to 540 hours in total. Entry requires a reasonable standard of written English and a genuine interest in hairdressing. An interview is required if you've previously studied a pre-16 course.
Who this course is for
Students cover all the technical and non technical units to achieve a Level 2 qualification, for example, Cutting, Colouring, Styling, Permanent Waving, and Consultation. Students complete assessments and assignments to enhance their knowledge for all units and work within the school's salon called 'Education Cuts' working on clients. Students undertake work experience in one of Canterbury's salons. The aims of this qualification are to encourage students to: Stimulate and develop an enjoyment of hairdressing. Develop and demonstrate skills, including practical and research skills. Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other. Appreciate how the subject develops and how combining training in house and work experience can increase employability. Recognise the value of training and forging links with industry
Entry requirements
Students must have a passion for hairdressing. Due to the written component of the course, students are required to have a reasonable Level 2 standard of written English. If a student has been on a pre 16 course, an interview is required to discuss previous achievements and attitude.
What you will learn
You'll learn cutting techniques for both women's and men's hair
You'll complete assignments to build your technical knowledge
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practice in the school's salon, working on clients. You'll also complete a work experience placement in a Canterbury salon. Assessment combines practical observations and written assignments across all units of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Canterbury Academy 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
Barber: men's cutting and grooming specialist
Mobile Hairdresser: self-employed, visiting clients at home
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers aiming for a senior stylist or salon manager role, and often required for a VTCT or City and Guilds advanced qualification.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Self-employment and business qualifications: useful if you plan to run your own salon.
