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Women's Hairdressing 3002-64

Start DateSeptember
LevelLevel 2
Study ModePart-time
Duration1 year
Awarding Body City & Guilds
LocationCastleford College

Course Overview

This course is ideal for highly motivated, committed people wishing to pursue a career in hairdressing. It will give you a recognised professional qualification and develop both the practical skills and the knowledge you need to work as a stylist in the industry. As part of the course you will also have the opportunity to visit major exhibitions and shows featuring top stylists and leading manufacturers. If you have a keen interest in hairdressing this could be the course for you.

Hairdressing skills will be demonstrated and practised in the College salons, where you will have the opportunity to work on paying clients. The knowledge required to gain certification will be gained in theory lessons and by independent study in the library.

What You Will Study

The course will cover hairdressing services in theory and practice and will include:

Follow Health and Safety in the salon
Client consultation
Shampoo and Condition the Hair and Scalp
Promote Products and Services to Clients in a Salon
Cut Women's Hair
Colour and Lighten Hair
Perm and Neutralise hair
Art or Dressing Hair

One day per week in College - Tuesday and one day per week in a salon placement.

You will need to reproduce a portfolio of evidence together with the completion test papers.

Previous Level 1 or GCSE Grade 9-4 or A*-C in English

PLUS successful interview is essential.

£1,280

Students who successfully achieve the Level 2 Diploma can progress onto Level 3 Hairdressing

Start DateSeptember
LevelLevel 2
Study ModePart-time
Duration1 year
Awarding Body City & Guilds
LocationCastleford College