Free Level 2 Hairdressing Course in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, full-time during the day. Over 35 weeks, you'll cover the core skills professional hairdressers use every day: cutting, colouring, styling, and client care. This is a free hairdressing course for adults and school leavers alike, with an initial assessment to confirm it's the right starting point for you. The City and Guilds level 2 hairdressing qualification is well regarded by salons and employers across the industry.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style hair using a range of techniques, including layering and graduation.
You'll colour and lighten hair, including tinting and highlighting.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll style and finish hair using blow-drying and setting methods.
You'll consult with clients and identify their needs.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon training environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks, with written or online tests covering the underpinning 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. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a high street salon
Junior stylist: assistant role while building experience post-qualification
Salon junior: entry-level position supporting senior stylists
Colour technician: specialist colouring work in a salon
Mobile hairdresser: self-employed work visiting clients at home
Blow-dry bar stylist: styling-focused role in a specialist salon
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step for hairdressers aiming to work at senior stylist level or take on more complex cutting and colouring work.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training centre.
City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broadens your skills into men's grooming and barbering services.
