Hairdressing Level 2/3

If you are looking to become a hairdresser then these qualifications will provide you with a range of essential technical practical skills and knowledge needed to progress towards becoming a salon hair professional.

The Hairdressing Diploma Level 2 study programme is designed to start-off your career and provide the necessary skills and techniques for you to become a hairdresser. With the option to specialise in year two, you are provided with a number of different opportunities and experiences, including working in our commercial campus salon.

The Hairdressing Diploma Level 3 programme is aimed at level 2 stylists wishing to learn the skills needed to become a senior stylist. Emphasis is placed on students working to an advanced level and developing their individual skills and talents.

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Hairdressing Level 2/3 (16 - 18 Old Learners)

16 – 18 year old learners will follow a study programme consisting of Work Experience, Enrichment activities and your Hairdressing qualification. In addition to your main programme, you will study English, maths and employability skills.

LevelLevel 2
Level 3
LocationColchester
DurationTwo Years
Year 1: Level 2
Year 2: Level 3
Study ModeFull-Time
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2025
Fee(s)16-18 years old study programme only: Free
What Will I Learn?

Professional hairdressers with specific teaching skills will provide guidance and tuition in all areas of hairdressing.

Emphasis is placed on correct working procedures and students will be able to develop their individual talents and interests during workshop sessions in our well-equipped salons.

Learning takes place through classroom activity, demonstrations and working in a realistic salon environment for practical assessment and case studies. When not working on real-life clients, you are taught through a number of practical sessions and assessments, alongside classroom sessions and guided assignments. In addition to your main study programme you will also engage in activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

Learning requires students to practice on each other to develop practical skills, before progressing onto external clients.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in many exciting enrichment opportunities and the latest and upcoming trends.

Course Content

Hairdressing Diploma Level 2 may include the following units:

  • Maintain Health and Safety in the Salon
  • Working in Hairdressing
  • Client Consultation for Hairdressing Services
  • Promote Products and Services to Clients in a Salon
  • Cut Women’s Hair
  • Shampoo and Condition Hair and Scalp
  • Style and Dress Women’s Hair
  • Perm and Neutralise Hair
  • Colour Hair
  • Salon Reception Duties
  • Creative Images in the Hair and Beauty Sector

Hairdressing Diploma Level 3 units may include the following:

  • Monitoring and Maintaining Health and Safety in the Salon
  • Consultation Support
  • Cut Women’s Hair to Create a Variety of Looks
  • Style Women’s Hair Using a Variety of Techniques
  • Colour Hair to Create a Variety of Looks
  • Colour Correction
  • Perm Hair to Create a Variety of Looks
  • Creative Hairdressing Design Skills
Entry Requirements

Level 2: 4 GCSEs (9-3) including English and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent and an interview.

Level 3: Satisfactory completion of the Level 2 Qualification and via a progression interview.

This is a 16-18 years old full-time study programme only.

Hairdressing Level 2 and 3 can be studied part-time for those aged 19 and over.

Kit Costs

Level 2 Hairdressing

Uniform: £40*

Practical Kit: £350*

Level 3 Hairdressing

Uniform: £40*
Textbook: Approx £ 30.00*
Level 3 Hairdressing Kit: £200*

*All prices indicated must be considered as estimated and prices may change without notice.

Course Progression

Level 2: Progression to the Hairdressing Level 3 course.

Level 3: Students could progress to higher education courses, such as a Foundation Degree in Salon Management.

Career Opportunities

Employment as junior stylists. Many find work in the local area, others in top London salons, television, and film studios, or in prestigious hotels and within leisure complexes.

Fees and Finance

Students’ college education is funded for three academic years after leaving secondary school in year 11. Please click the button below which will apply to your age on the 31st August 2025 in order to find out more information about fees and finance relating to your course.

This is a 16-18 years old study programme only.

Disclaimer

All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2024-25 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.

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