Womens Hairdressing - Level 2
Summary
This qualification can be completed over one year where those wishing for a career in the hairdressing industry. The course is practical based offering a wide range of skills such as cutting, colouring, blow-drying and a variety of hair styling techniques supported by underpinning knowledge for each unit by assignment workshops, theory workshops, functional skills and tutorials.
It also gives students opportunities for timed work placed assessments in a realistic working environment. Students will have the opportunities to work in commercial salons with state of the art resources and equipment.
Next course dates
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04 Sep 2026
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Bispham Campus
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1 Year
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Where can this subject lead?
Career progression
On completion of this course, you could progress on to a Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing or change your pathway and complete a course in Barbering.
Key information
Entry Requirements
3 GCSE’s at grade C/4 including Maths and English or Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing. You will also need good communication and dexterity skills as well as a keen desire to work with the general public in a professional manner.
Qualification obtained
Certificate in Women's HairdressingFees and funding
Some courses are fully funded for adult learners and, for those that aren’t, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.
You may also be eligible for financial support which can include help with childcare. To check if you’re eligible and to apply for financial help, please visit our tuition fee guide for adult learners.
*Level 2 programmes may be fully funded depending on your circumstances.
Extra costs and equipment
Full black shoes and black trousers must be purchased and worn at all times with the uniform top. All students will need to provide their own stationery, including pens, notepad and an A4 folder. If you need a replacement ID badge, the cost will be £3 (or £8 if incorporated with a bus pass).
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institution: N/A
Awarding Body: City and Guilds
Regulatory Body: Ofsted
Terms and conditions
Read our full terms and conditions for more information.
What will I learn?
Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers
A varied enrichment calendar (with optional activities) will be made available at the start of the academic year. The costs will vary according to each activity and will be made available at enrolment.
How will I learn?
Our expert tutors understand that everyone learns in different ways so they use a range of teaching methods to enable everyone to achieve their potential. A key method used is demonstration, which allows you to observe the practical application of skills before having a go yourself.
You will work collaboratively with your peers in group tasks, presentations and practical salon sessions. You will be required to model for your peers as well so you can experience the therapies first hand. You will also be expected to apply these skills to real clients in our working salons.
There will be dedicated individual/self-study time on your course which needs to be supported by your own study outside of College, using online development platforms such as Canvas, our virtual learning environment.
E-learning is a key element of all our programmes and we also use a range of on-line apps to support, enhance and motivate learning. Your tutors will support you with these technologies and also in preparing for exams.
The course is 1-2 days a week for 35 weeks and your tutor will guide you on independent study.
Expert tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of further education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.
The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment for each of the following units will be conducted through a combination of online exams, inferred knowledge, and practical assessments:
- Working in the hair industry
- Follow health and safety
- Client consultation for hair services
- Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- The Art of dressing hair
- Cut women’s hair
- Colour and lighten hair