Hairdressing - Level 2

You will hold 3 GCSE’s including English and Maths at grade 3.

If these requirements are not met, we will have a conversation with you around which course and level would be most appropriate.

You will also hold a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject or successfully complete a practical skills assessment.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 2 VTCT NVQ Hairdressing Diploma, which is highly rated by the National Occupational Standards authority (NOS).

• Advise and consult with clients
• Shampoo and condition hair
• Cut hair using basic techniques
• Change hair colour using a range of techniques and products
• Style and finish hair- blow drying using different techniques
• Set and dress hair including hair ups
• Plait and twist hair
• Perm and neutralise hair
• Full salon reception duties
• Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work

• Practical demonstrations
• Tutorials
• Self-study
• Theory of specific treatments

You will be working under supervision at Kidderminster College’s on-site salon, Elements, delivering services to colleagues, staff and members of the public

• Assignments
• Formative assessments
• Summative assessments
• Group presentations
• Independent study
• Online exams
• Oral questioning

As part of your course, you will be required to complete a period of work experience. This forms an essential component of your overall study hours and is designed to support your learning and progression. The number of hours you need to complete will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you are undertaking. There is an expectation that your placement will be relevant to your chosen course, helping you gain valuable insight and practical skills in your subject area. While learners are expected to secure their own placement, our dedicated Work Experience Coordinator will support you throughout the process and ensure that all placements meet the necessary compliance and safeguarding requirements.

If you're aged 16-18 and haven't achieved your GCSE grade 4/C or higher in English and maths, you'll be expected to study English and maths as a mandatory requirement for your programme of study.

Your English skills will be developed by learning new terminology.

Your maths skills will be developed by learning how to mix and measure your colouring products whilst following the manufacturer’s instructions. Similarly, whilst cutting, you'll evolve your angles and measurements.

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of your weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

1 hour with a personal tutor covering current issues and personal development topics and 1 hour with your course tutor for an Academic Review of progress and how we can support you.

Upon completion of this course, you can go on to study a Hairdressing - Level 3 Diploma at Kidderminster College.