Level 2 VTCT Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing
Course Code: P000686
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Next Start Date:
08 Sept 2026
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
If you want to become a professional hairdresser, learning new skills to unlock future earning potential in a thriving and lucrative industry, our Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing will get you there. You'll learn in our commercial salons to enhance your customer service and salon skills.
Units include:
- shampoo and conditioning
- the art of dressing hair
- colouring and lightening techniques
- cutting women’s hair
- health and safety.
You'll be encouraged and supported to take part in local and national competitions, including WorldSkills and will have the opportunity to go on national and international visits. Alongside valuable work experience placements, you'll also take part in a variety of voluntary and charitable activities, including Nurses Day at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Victorious Festival and community events.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths.
The course is full-time, 15 hours per week, over one year commencing in September. A minimum of 90% attendance, which includes maths and English classes, must be achieved to ensure success on the course.
- If you are aged 16-19 and achieved 2 or below in maths and/or English GCSE, or Entry Level 3 Functional Skills then you will attend Functional skills timetabled lessons.
- If you are aged 16-19 and achieved a 3 in maths and/or English GCSE, or Level 1 Functional Skills then you will attend GCSE timetabled sessions to improve your grade.
- If you are aged 16-19 and achieved a 4 or above in maths, you will have the opportunity to complete core maths.
- If you have declared a learning difficulty and are aged 19-25, the above will also apply to you. Improving your maths and English skills will help you progress further in your career.
Our salons are run as commercial businesses to improve your employability skills and some sessions will run into the evening.
Throughout the course you will be assessed regularly against the standards set by the examining body. These assessments will be pre-arranged. You will be given written assignments to complete throughout the programme, as well as online exams.
You can progress to the Level 3 VTCT Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing, an advanced apprenticeship, or go directly into employment. Possible careers include barber, bridal hair stylist, junior stylist and colour technician.
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