Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Croydon. Classes run at Croydon College, full-time during the day. You'll cover health and safety, client consultation, cutting women's hair, colouring and lightening, perming, shampooing and conditioning, and promoting products and services. Work experience is part of the course. Entry requires 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above (or equivalent), including English and maths; mature applicants may be considered on relevant experience. The course runs for 35 weeks.
Who this course is for
This course has been designed to develop your practical skills in a broad range of women�s hairdressing skills and gain the employability skills needed to become a successful hairdresser. You will also be expected to participate in relevant work experience. You will cover a range of topics including Health and safety, Client consultation, Shampoo and conditioning for hair and scalp, Promote products and services to clients, Cut women�s hair, Colour and lighten hair, Perm and neutralise hair, Salon reception duties.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs grade 9-3 (A*-D) or a related Level 1 vocational qualification including, English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered. Mature applicants may be considered on relevant experience without having the required entry requirements. However, an interview and a maths and English assessment will always be required.
What you will learn
You'll practise cutting and styling women's hair to salon standards.
You'll learn how to colour and lighten hair safely.
You'll carry out perming and neutralising treatments.
You'll shampoo and condition hair, including scalp treatments.
You'll consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
You'll promote products and services to clients.
You'll apply health and safety procedures in a salon environment.
You'll build employability skills through relevant work experience.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at Croydon College, alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through observed practical tasks and portfolio evidence. You'll also complete a period of work experience as part of the course. An interview and English and maths assessment are required before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Croydon 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: specialising in hair colouring and lightening services.
Freelance Hairdresser: self-employed mobile or home-based work.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers aiming for senior stylist roles and greater technical range.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to extend your skills to men's hairdressing.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you're interested in teaching hairdressing in the future.
