VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing qualification has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; the creative art of cutting or dressing women’s hair, how to provide effective shampooing and conditioning services, the artistic skill of colouring and lightening hair and how to provide a good consultation service for your clients.
This fast-track course can be completed at your own pace and around your commitments making it the perfect choice for those wanting a good balance of classroom teaching and home learning.
You will also be required to do some home-based learning to practice your skills and complete homework as part of this course.
We are committed to making our assessments a supportive and encouraging experience. Our highly experienced tutors will always ensure you are relaxed and confident before undergoing any assessment modules.
Course units
➖ Cut women’s hair
➖ The art of dressing hair
➖ Colour and lighten hair
➖ Follow health and safety practice in the salon
➖ Working in the hair industry
➖ Client consultation for hair services
➖ Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
➖ Display stock to promote sales in a salon
➖ Promote products and services to clients in a salon
➖ Provide scalp massage services
➖ Create an image based on a theme within the hair & beauty sector
Entry requirements
➖ No previous experience required
➖ Good standard of English sufficient to complete the course competences and online examinations
➖ Students must be over 16 years old to enrol on this course
When does the course start?
➖ The Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing course starts every February and September
How long is the course?
➖ 18 weeks (one day a week)
➖ 10am - 5pm
➖ Maximum class size: 12 students
How will I be assessed?
➖ Online theory tests (multiple choice)
➖ Observations and oral questioning
➖ Practical assessments and assignments
➖ Portfolio evidence
Do I need to bring a model?
No. However, you can bring a model for your practical assessments if you wish to. At all other times students will be expected to practice on dolls heads.
What do I need to buy for this course?
➖ Stationery - notepad and pen
➖ Uniform - therapist tunic, black trousers and black flat closed toe shoes
➖ Kit - you will need to purchase a hairdressing kit £250
➖ Products - whilst you are training with us, we provide all the consumables and products you will need
What can I do with this qualification?
You can seek employment as a Hairdresser, or you can progress onto a VTCT Level 3 in Hairdressing qualification.
There are so many options with this qualification. You can seek employment within the hairdressing industry as a stylist, colourist, salon manager or you can set up your own salon or mobile business. You could decide to take your qualification abroad and work internationally in a hotel or on a cruise ship, or share your skills and become a lecturer at a beauty college. This VTCT Level 2 in Hairdressing is a highly recognised qualification that is accepted across the UK for working in salons, hotels and spas or as a freelance hairdresser. This is an internationally accredited qualification that you can use to work across the globe, on cruise liners or in other international beauty related sectors.
Payment options
➖ Pay in full - £1500 plus VAT (£1800 total) this includes the VTCT registration.
➖ Pay in 4 months interest free instalments - example £250 deposit, then 3 x monthly instalments
➖ Funded - there may be funding available for this course, please contact us to discuss this