Level 2 Hairdresser Course in Stockport. Classes run at Stockport College, full-time during the day. This two-year hairdresser qualification covers the core skills you need to work in a salon. You'll study cutting, colouring, styling, and client care. Entry requires four GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including maths and English Language.
Who this course is for
Please contact the College for details as to who this course is aimed for
Entry requirements
4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above (including maths and English Language).
What you will learn
You'll develop cutting techniques for a range of hair types and styles.
You'll learn colouring and lightening services.
You'll practise styling and finishing, including blow-drying and setting.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair and scalp.
You'll apply health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll understand the science of hair and how products work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical salon sessions in the classroom, building your technical skills alongside theory. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services to industry standards, and written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stockport 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.
Junior Stylist. Entry-level styling role in a hair salon.
Salon Assistant. Supporting senior stylists with client services.
Colourist. Specialist role focusing on colour and lightening services.
Freelance Hairdresser. Self-employed work visiting clients at home.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step for hairdressers wanting to take on more advanced cutting and colouring work, and a route toward senior stylist roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering. If you want to specialise in barbering techniques.
Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Earn while you learn in a working salon environment.
