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Hair, Beauty, Holistic & Health & Fitness Therapies

These courses are ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the Art & Design field. Kidderminster College vocational art and design programmes are offered across a range of disciplines, including fine art, 3D, graphic design, textiles and photography. The will allow you to explore your creativity, learn new techniques and specialise in an area of your choice.

Level 2 VTCT Diploma in Hairdressing NVQ

Course Content

The course covers all aspects of working in a unisex hairdressing salon. This will include:



  • Cutting hair using a variety of different techniques

  • Advice and consultation

  • Shampoo and conditioning hair

  • Styling hair using a variety of drying techniques

  • Setting hair using a variety of techniques

  • Changing hair colour

  • Permanent waving and neutralising hair

  • Promoting additional products

  • Supporting Health and Safety in the salon

  • Giving clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation


Functional Skills will be incorporated in the programme.

Jobs and Careers

This qualification will allow you to progress in a salon working as a Junior Stylist.

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Course code: FT042
Section: Hair, Beauty, Holistic & Health & Fitness Therapies
Progression routes: Could allow you to progress onto the following courses: Level 3 courses within Hairdressing, or the related fields of Beauty and Holistic Therapy.
Duration: One year full time
Entry requirements: NVQ Level 1 or equivalent. Mature learners welcome.
Interview required: Yes
Fee: If you are aged 19+ a fee may be payable - please check with Learner Services
Tutor contact: Catherine Williams or Annette Bruford on 01562 512002. cwilliams@kidderminster.ac.uk or abruford@kidderminster.ac.uk
Qualifications gained: Level 2 VTCT Diploma in Hairdressing NVQ.
Awarding body: VTCT
Examinations / assessment: For completion of Level 2 you will undertake three projects and six written exams and ongoing practical assessments.