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Course Overview

Please Note: The deadline for the academic year of 2024/25 has passed. The next intake of students will be in September 2025.

 

Level 2 is the minimum required by the industry to work as a junior stylist. On the programme you will also study GCSE English and/or Maths and also participate in work experience.

 This programme places a strong emphasis on technical skills. You will study the following units:

  • Working in the hair industry

  • Follow Health and Safety practice in the salon

  • Client consultation for hair services

  • Shampooing and condition the hair and scalp

  • Promote produces and services in the salon

  • Cut womens hair

  • Colour and lighten hair

  • The art of dressing hair

  • Create an image based on a theme within the hair sector

     

  • Underpinning knowledge

     As part of your timetable you may be required to work one evening a week in one of The College's Lee Stafford Hairdressing salons,

 


 

Those who are enthusiastic and want to be a successful Hairstylist, working in an industry who have a creative flair and work closely with customers

Level 2 is the minimum standard required. You will need to progress to Level 3 Hairdressing to enable you to progress to a  fully qualified stylist

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs including English and maths grades 9-3 (formerly A*-D) preferably also including a combined science qualification. Alternatively successful completion of a relevant Level 1 vocational qualification and Level 1 Functional Skill in English and maths.

The programme involves assessment of your practical skills  working  on paying clients and assessment of your underpinning knowledge, including  online exams and question papers

You will be required to complete a minimum of 45-60 days Work Experience in a industry related working environment

This is a good programme for those wishing to go into employment in the hairdressing industry as a Junior Stylist, then to progress onto Apprentice or Level 3 F-time at The College. You will be advised which is most suitable for you as you progress within the programme.

Working in our commercial training salons, you will gain valuable experience in offering a professional salon service, including customer care, client consultation and professional cutting and colouring techniques, in a realistic working environment. The programme will give you the skills to become a Junior Stylist.

 

Please call 01202 205205 or email enquiries@thecollege.co.uk

Students who may require assistance with the cost of the course should view the financial support section of this website.

Click below to download the uniform and kit lists.  This can be ordered direct from the suppliers.  Please DO NOT order any the following if you only have a condidtional place offered, and are awaiting confirmation of pending results.

L2 Hair Uniform

L2 Hair Kit

You will also need to wear flat black enclosed shoes (no trainers). You should wear smart black trousers (no leggings or jeans)

 

Here at The College we have a reputation for offering excellent skills training. Our lecturers are professionals in their chosen fields, with a vast amount of experience, knowledge and expertise. The programme consists of sessions to practise and perfect your skills and also time work with paying clients, to equip you with the expertise needed to be successful in this popular industry

You will need to purchase a kit and unform details of this will be provided before staring the programme

Awarding Body:
VTCT

Curriculum Area:
Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Hairdressing

Course Options

Start Date

Wed 3rd September 2025

Attendance

Full-time

Duration

1 Years

Location

Bournemouth Campus

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