Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing (VRQ)

Course Description
Entry Requirements
Progression & Assessment
Duration & Location
Fees
Further Information

Course Description

Course Description:

This qualification provides an understanding of the hairdressing industry and the skills and knowledge required to progress as a junior stylist or continue onto a Level 3 qualification.

Content
The programme focuses on units of study which include:

Working in the hairdressing industry
Follow Health and Safety
Client consultation for hair services
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
Promote products and services to clients in the salon
Cut women's hair
Colour and lighten hair
The art of dressing
Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
Salon reception duties

Level:

Course Type:

Full Time

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements:

GCSE grade C in English plus two further GCSE grades of C or above (one of which should be science or art) and a satisfactory reference.
OR
Completion of Level 1 Hairdressing, 95% attendance, satisfactory reference and completion of a skills test.

You will be requied to have personal hairdressing tools and a specific salon uniform. Details of these are provided during the enrolment process.

Progression & Assessment

Assessment and Progression:

You will be assessed through practical observation, oral questioning, projects, assignments, written tests and protfolio work to meet the requirements for each unit of the qualification. Assignments and practical work are graded 'Pass' to 'Distinction'.

All candidates will follow a functional skills programme in English or IT.

On completion of this programme, students may progress into employment or to the C&G Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing.