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Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Southend-on-Sea – Central Training Academy

Cost£1,645.00
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at Central Training Academy two days a week, full-time over 9 months. This level 2 hairdressing qualification covers the core skills you need to work as a hairdresser, from cutting and styling to client care. The course is self-funded. You'll work toward the City and Guilds Certificate in Women's Hairdressing, a recognised hairdressing certificate that employers in salons look for.

Who this course is for

This college based Level 2 programme, Certificate in Women’s Hairdressing programme aims to provide adult learners with an opportunity start a career in hairdressing by completing:

Learners will attend college two days a week for 9 months and achieve a VRQ Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hairdressing.

For full details visit http://www.centraltraininggroup.com/ or call 0800783 2901

Entry requirements

Must have literacy and numeracy skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to cut women's hair using a range of techniques.
  • You'll develop colouring and toning skills.
  • You'll practise blow-drying, setting, and finishing styles.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and assess their hair.
  • You'll understand scalp and hair condition and how to treat it.
  • You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Central Training Academy, attending two days a week. The VRQ (Vocationally Related Qualification) format combines practical skills work with underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical observations, where you demonstrate techniques on real clients or models, alongside written or knowledge-based tasks to confirm your understanding of the subject.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Central Training Academy 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
  • Blow-dry bar technician: specialist styling and finishing role
  • Mobile hairdresser: self-employed work visiting clients at home

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers aiming to work unsupervised or take on more advanced cutting and colouring work. Many employers and apprenticeship programmes look for Level 3 as a benchmark for senior stylist roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in the future, this qualification opens the door to assessor and tutor roles in colleges and training centres.
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