Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run full-time during the day at Rush Green Campus. Fee discounts, exemptions, and grants may be available depending on your circumstances, so contact the campus to find out what applies to you. This City and Guilds level 2 hairdressing qualification covers the core skills you need to work as a hairdresser. You'll spend around 312 hours in hairdressing classes, building practical technique alongside underpinning knowledge.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
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 accurately
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair
You'll set and dress hair to achieve different looks
You'll consult with clients to identify their needs and recommend services
You'll apply health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment
You'll understand hair and scalp structure and how it affects your work
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon training environment, working on real clients and models. Assessment includes practical observations where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services, along with written or online tests to check your knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green 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. 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 work visiting clients at home
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step if you want to take on more complex cutting and colouring work and move toward senior stylist roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering. Broadens your skills into men's grooming and barbering techniques.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. An option if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training centre.
