Free Level 2 Women's Hairdressing Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds City College Printworks Campus. You'll need 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or Maths, to enrol. This full-time daytime women's hairdressing qualification covers the core skills employers expect from a trained hairdresser. The course takes one year to complete. The VTCT women's hairdressing classes give you hands-on practice in a salon environment.
Who this course is for
Passionate 16 – 18-year-old’s who want a career in the Health and Beauty industry.
Entry requirements
3 GCSE at grade 3 or above to include English or Maths.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair safely and effectively.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll style and finish hair using heated and non-heated tools.
You'll consult with clients and plan services to suit their needs.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment, working on real clients as your skills develop. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments to the required standard. You'll also complete written assignments and knowledge tests covering the theory behind each service. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds City College Printworks 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: assistant role while building experience
Salon junior: support senior stylists, shampoo and prep clients
Blow-dry technician: specialist blow-dry and finishing services
Mobile hairdresser: self-employed work 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 take on more complex colouring and cutting services.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training salon.
Barbering qualifications: broaden your skills to work with male clients alongside your women's hairdressing certificate.
