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Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing

Location Chesterfield College
Start date 08 Sep 2025
Type Full-time Provision
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This course is designed to kick-start your career and provide the necessary skills and techniques for you to become a qualified hairdresser. Learning takes place in our commercial salon, Looks, giving you real customer experience alongside theory and practical sessions. You will also be required to complete an industry placement during your studies, something we help to support you in finding/taking part in.

Throughout the academic year you will complete more minor assignments and projects that will help guide you towards/give you the confidence to complete your course. Your final qualification will then be based upon assessment of practical skills in salon environment, completion of on-line multiple choice exams, assignments, presentations, and observation of inter-personal skills.

Course Structure

Modules on this course include: Cutting Women’s Hair, The Art of Colouring, Hair-Setting and Dressing Women’s Hair, Skills for Client Consultation, Perming Women’s Hair

Entry Requirements

Level 1 hairdressing qualification and GCSE English or maths at grade C/4 or above (or Level 2 equivalent).

Assessment methods

written exam, practical assignments, portfolio, presentations

Fees and funding

Free For Eligible 16-18 year olds and First Full L2 for 19-23 year olds. Free Adult funding available dependant on learner circumstances otherwise course costs apply.

Progression

This course will enable you to gain employment in the hairdressing industry as a junior stylist to develop your skills further. Alternativley you may wish to progress onto the advanced hairdressing course to learn more advanced techniques and skills.

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