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Level 2 Diploma In Hairdressing

THK HAB 0326 024

Location

Southend city college Thurrock college

Applicant Type

School Leavers

Level

Level 2

Subject

Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies

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Course Overview

The Level 2 Diploma in Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing is the ideal starting point for school leavers who want to begin a career as a hairdresser or barber. 

This course provides a strong foundation for long‑term success in the hair industry, helping you build confidence, professional knowledge and practical skills as you take your first steps towards employment or further training. You will train in our modern, state‑of‑the‑art salons, using professional products and equipment while studying industry‑recognised units that reflect real salon practice. 

You will develop skills in health and safety, client consultation, shampooing and conditioning, promoting products and services, cutting and colouring women’s hair, cutting and styling men’s hair, and the art of dressing hair, alongside an understanding of how the hair industry operates. By the end of the course, you will have the skills and experience needed to progress onto further hairdressing qualifications or move into entry‑level employment within the industry.

To study this course you will need two GCSEs at grade 3 (grade D) or above, which must include Maths or English, or a Level 1 qualification. Applicants are also required to attend an interview successfully. You will also be required to purchase salon wear, equipment kit, textbooks and consumables at enrolment.
Assessment for this course includes practical and written assignments, external multiple‑choice examination papers, and the development of a portfolio of evidence, allowing you to demonstrate both your knowledge and practical skills.
This course is free to UK learners under 19 who are not in employment
Progress onto Level 3 Hairdressing or level 3 BarberingProgress to employment in the industry
1 year
Full Time
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Overall achievement rates (All learners)

90.2%

High achievement rates 3x 1

Ofstead good rating

Ofsted 3x 1

A safe environment to learn

Safe environment to learn 3x 1

Qualifications earned per year

18232

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Award-winning careers programe

Award winning careers programme 3x 1

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