Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Wallsend. Classes run full-time during the day at Tyne Metropolitan College. The course takes one year and covers the core skills you need to work as a hairdresser. You'll study cutting, colouring, styling, and salon services, building the practical ability employers look for. There are no specific entry requirements. Contact the college to check start dates and confirm your place.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = THAI | Course Title = Hairdressing Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 50089766 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Womens Hairdressing | College Delivery Area = Service Industries and Lifelong Learning (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll learn to cut hair using a range of techniques for different styles and hair types.
You'll develop colouring skills, including tinting, highlighting, and colour correction.
You'll practise blow-drying, setting, and finishing to achieve a variety of looks.
You'll learn to shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll study the science of hair and skin to understand how products and processes work.
You'll develop client consultation skills, including how to advise on styles and aftercare.
You'll learn health, safety, and hygiene standards for working in a salon.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at the college, working on real clients and models. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services, with written or online knowledge tests. 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. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser. Work in a salon cutting, colouring, and styling.
Junior stylist. Entry-level salon role building your client base.
Salon assistant. Support senior stylists and manage salon operations.
Colour technician. Specialise in colouring and highlighting services.
Freelance hairdresser. Work independently visiting clients at home.
Barber. Transition into men's grooming with additional training.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing. The next step for experienced stylists aiming for senior or management roles in a salon.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Level 2 or 3 Barbering Qualification. Extend your skills into men's cutting and grooming services.
