Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Bishop Auckland. Evening hairdressing classes run at Bishop Auckland College, one evening a week over a year. You'll build on Level 1 skills with practical and theoretical training across cutting, colouring, perming, and styling. Practice takes place in the college's purpose-built salons. Entry requires a Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing, or extensive cutting and salon experience. An informal interview and short assessment are part of the application process. This City and Guilds level 2 hairdressing qualification leads to the City and Guilds Certificate in Women's Hairdressing with certificate.
Who this course is for
In this course you will add to the skills you gained at Level 1. Lessons will provide you with practical and theoretical skills relating to the hairdressing sector.
Entry requirements
Minimum four GCSEs at grade A-D including English A Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing. There is no direct entry onto this course unless you have extensive experience in cutting and salon work. An informal interview and short assessment will be required.
What you will learn
You'll cut women's hair using professional techniques
You'll colour and lighten hair, including highlights and full-colour treatments
You'll perm and neutralise hair
You'll dress and style hair for a range of looks
You'll create a themed image, developing your creative skills
You'll plait and twist hair
You'll shampoo and condition hair and scalp correctly
You'll consult with clients to plan services suited to their hair and needs
You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon environment
You'll promote products and services to clients
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical sessions in the college's purpose-built salons and classroom-based theory. Units cover both hands-on technique and underpinning knowledge of the hair industry. Assessment includes practical work and theoretical elements across each unit. An informal interview and short assessment take place before you start.
What you will need to bring
All students in the Hairdressing department are required to wear a uniform and purchase their own hairdressing kit. Kits can be bought from Bishop Auckland College, and support with the cost may be available. Your kit is essential for all practical sessions.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon setting
Junior stylist: entry-level salon role while building experience
Salon assistant: support senior stylists and manage client bookings
Colourist: specialise in colour and lightening services
Freelance hairdresser: work independently for private clients
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing: a broader qualification covering additional units, deepening your hairdressing qualification at the same level.
Level 2 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to extend your skills to men's cutting and barbering services.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for those aiming to work as a senior stylist or salon manager, and the level many employers expect of experienced practitioners.
