Diploma in Hairdressing Level 2

Course Marketing Title
VRQ Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing.

Overview
Women’s hairdressing is big business and having a recognised qualification can open doors to employment and opportunity in the industry. Our professional team will give you the training you need in shampoo and conditioning, cutting, colouring and client consultation. You will also gain skills in health and safety, stock display, salon reception and image creation, so you are ready for a career in hairdressing.

Entry Requirements
2 GCSE s at D or above to include English and maths.

Course Duration
One year – Full time.

Skills and Benefits
To provide opportunities for you to develop a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as a Hairdresser. This will include communicating with clients, working with others and problem solving. You will study the theory and practice of hairdressing services to include the 9 mandatory units and additional optional units. The underpinning knowledge and skills required to successfully perform these services is also required.

Mandatory Units
Shampoo and Condition the Hair and Scalp Cut Women’s Hair The Art of Dressing Hair Colour and Lighten Hair Client Consultation for Hair Services Follow Health and Safety Practice in the Salon Salon Reception Duties Display Stock to Promote Sales in a Salon Working in the Hair Industry

Optional Units
Create an Image Based on a Theme within the Hair and Beauty Industry Working with Others in the Hair and Beauty Sector Promote Products and Services to Clients in a Salon

Course Assessment
Once you have completed all your portfolios of evidence, assignments and underpinning knowledge, you will have a final practical test carried out by the Internal Assessor using the ITEC marking criteria and final assessment form. The ITEC External Verifier will visit a minimum of twice a year and review a sample of evidence as well as observing general overall skills of everyone on the course.

Progression
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing, Level 2 Certificate in Barbering, Level 3 Certificate in Barbering, Level 2 Certificate in African Type Hair or Level 3 Certificate in African Type Hair. This qualification qualifies you to operate their own salon or home visiting practice or gain employment in Hairdressing Salons, Hotels and Liners.

Course Fees
For full details contact the Enquiry Team on 0300 300 0090.