Level 2 VTCT Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English.

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 be 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. Each level covers an area of competence that places it on a national framework. The framework makes qualifications easier to understand and also shows how people can progress through the system.

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.