Technical Diploma in Hairdressing (Intermediate) - Level 2
Overview
This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for hairdressing and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a junior hairdresser/hair stylist.
Throughout this qualification, you will develop you knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology. You will acquire knowledge of all relevant testing together with health, safety and legislation requirements necessary for a junior hairdresser/hairstylist.
You will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with clients and provide a range of basic cutting, colouring and lightening services. Alongside these are units to develop skills in setting, dressing, blow-drying and styling hair with electrical equipment. In parallel, you will develop your communication and customer service skills, your awareness of environmental sustainability and your commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers.
Problem-solving and research skills will also be developed.
Please note - your timetable will include one late evening per week.
If you plan to use the college bus service, please be aware that this does not currently operate in the evenings, therefore you would have to make your own travel arrangements home.
Start dates and fees
All hair and beauty courses require a mandatory kit and uniform.
| Start Date | Code | Annual Fee | Actions |
| Sep 2023 | 1791A1177 | FREE | Apply |
E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.
What will I study?
- Principles and practices of hairdressing
- Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
- Cut hair using basic techniques
- Style, set and dress hair
- Colour and lighten hair.
Entry requirements
- This course is only available to 16-18 year olds.
- Grade 4 in English and grade 3 in maths.
Study programmes - essential skills for employment
As an entry requirement on some of our courses, you will need a GCSE in both English and maths with at least a grade 4/C (please see entry requirements above).
If this isn’t displayed under the entry requirements and you don’t currently have a GCSE in both English and maths at grade 4/C or above before joining us, you will then study English and maths as part of your programme with the aim of achieving a qualification with at least a grade 4/C. This is to help improve your chances of employment once you leave us.
In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.
How long is the course?
1 year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via a mix of externally set, internally graded practical assessments, externally marked exams and externally set, internally graded synoptic assessment.
What can I progress onto?
Careers