Hairdressing (Level 2)

The Level 2 NVQ / VRQ in Hairdressing enables you to gain a qualification making you ready for work, based on National Occupational Standards for Hairdressing at Level 2. This qualification will equip you with the required attributes, skills, knowledge and understanding needed to perform professional hairdressing services for clients.

Units include:

• Advise and Consult with Clients
• Shampoo, Condition and Treat the Hair and Scalp
• Change Hair Colour and Finish Hair
• Set and Dress Hair
• Cut Hair using Basic Techniques
• Ensure Responsibility for Actions to Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
• Give Customers a Positive Impression of You and Your Organisation
• In addition students will study Functional Skills in English, Maths or IT

English and maths are an essential part of your studies and will help you succeed on your course. These subjects help you develop confidence and are key employability skills that recruiting employers look for. If you have not achieved GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths you will need to continue studying these subjects. We will ensure you have the right lessons and support to improve your English and maths.

Our full-time courses are designed to help you achieve your ambitions whether your goal is to go on to a higher level of study or whether you are looking to start a job. Therefore as part of your course there will be employability and study skills (we call these PD Central) that are included to meet your needs and those of the industry you want your career in.