Level 2 Hair Professionals (Hairdressing) Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train on the job, building skills while earning in a salon environment. Over 24 months, you'll learn to cut, colour, style and finish hair for a range of clients, working with all hair types from straight to very curly. You'll also carry out client consultations and develop the professional behaviours and safe working practices the industry expects. This is the VTCT level 2 hair professionals (hairdressing) qualification, recognised across the sector.
Who this course is for
On completion of this qualification you will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair to create a variety of looks, and colour and lighten hair for ladies and men. You will be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. You will also be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with your role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.
What you will learn
You'll shampoo and condition hair using appropriate techniques for different hair types.
You'll cut hair using a range of cutting techniques for ladies and men.
You'll style and finish hair to create a variety of looks.
You'll colour and lighten hair safely and effectively.
You'll work with all hair types, from straight to very curly and wiry hair.
You'll carry out client consultations to understand needs and agree services.
You'll demonstrate professional values, behaviours, and communication skills in a salon setting.
You'll apply safe working practices throughout every service.
How you will learn
You learn on the job, practising skills directly with clients in your workplace. Assessment is practical and ongoing, carried out in your salon environment. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across cutting, colouring, styling, and client consultation. Excel Training will support your progress throughout the 24-month programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Excel Training 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 styling role in a hair salon.
Salon Assistant: supporting senior stylists with a range of services.
Colourist: specialising in hair colouring and lightening treatments.
Barber: cutting and styling hair, particularly for male clients.
What you could study next
VTCT Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional Diploma: the natural next step if you want to develop more advanced cutting, colouring, and creative techniques, and take on greater responsibility in a salon.
Level 3 Education and Training Award: if you want to move into teaching or assessing hairdressing skills in a college or training setting.
