Free Level 2 Women's Hairdressing Course in Mansfield. Classes run at West Notts College, full-time during the day, five days a week with one late evening per week included in your timetable. This women's hairdressing qualification covers health and safety, client consultation, shampooing and conditioning, cutting, dressing, and colouring hair. You'll also build the interpersonal skills needed to work confidently with clients. The course takes one year to complete. Entry requires GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 3 to 9, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 course, and is open to 16 to 18 year olds.
Who this course is for
This is a vocational qualification and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a hairdresser/stylist. Mandatory study units include, working in the hair industry, health and safety, client consultation, shampoo and conditioning hair, cutting women's hair and the art of dressing hair. Throughout this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of health and safety, client consultation, and products, tools and equipment. You will also develop a range of technical skills enabling you to effectively consult with clients, shampoo and condition, and cut and finish their hair. You will also develop interpersonal skills, which will assist you to communicate effectively with clients. Please note - your timetable will include one late evening per week.
Entry requirements
This course is only available to 16-18 year olds. GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 3-9 OR Successful completion of a relevant Level 1 course.
What you will learn
You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to working in a hair salon.
You'll develop client consultation skills to identify and meet individual needs.
You'll practise shampooing and conditioning hair and scalp treatments.
You'll learn cutting techniques for women's hair.
You'll develop skills in dressing and finishing hair.
You'll learn colouring and lightening techniques.
You'll understand how to use professional products, tools, and equipment.
You'll build communication and interpersonal skills for working with clients.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at West Notts College, including work in pop-up salons where you practise on real clients. Classroom-based study covers the knowledge and theory behind each skill area. Assessment combines practical observation and knowledge-based tasks across units including health and safety, client consultation, cutting, and colouring.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Notts College 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 role assisting senior stylists.
Salon assistant: supporting day-to-day salon operations.
Colourist assistant: working under a senior colourist on colour services.
Self-employed hairdresser: mobile or chair-rental work once experienced.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers aiming to work at senior stylist level and take on more complex cutting and colouring services.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Level 2 Barbering qualification: broadens your skills to include men's cutting and styling services.
