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Level 2 Diploma In Women's And Men's Hairdressing (city & Guilds)

Level 2 Diploma In Women's And Men's Hairdressing (city & Guilds)

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This course gives you the knowledge and skills to work with a large variety of hair types and develops your awareness of the industry.

We have plenty of professional suppliers delivering in-house, bespoke training on latest products and equipment, This is boosted by employers and salon owners giving demonstrations and talks on making it in the sector. You'll get plenty of work experience in our commercial salon and we also run trade tests for employers - in fact many of our previous students have moved to full-time and part-time work after this.

We run several internal competitions including the London Masters where we invite other London colleges in so that you compete against your peers - the judges are normally employers and industry specialists. There are also local and national competitions that you'll get involved with, including the prestigious WorldSkills which our students have entered several years in a row. It's a great way to learn and to be exposed to new experiences.

With our masterclasses throughout the year, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience on top of your normal classes. This is your chance to pick up all the latest salon trends and make sure you're work-ready when you graduate. If you become one of our top-performing students, there's the added incentive of learning through our in-house graduate programme to boost your practical skills.

  • Entry Requirements


    We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any

    You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

    4 x GCSE's at D/3 or above, or a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject.

    Your GCSE profile must include either maths and / or English , or a Functional Skills qualification in maths and / or English.

    We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

  • Course Content


    You're encouraged to combine the course with at least two days a week in a salon. As well as daytime lessons you'll need to come into College one evening a week or on a Saturday. The course covers advanced aspects of hairdressing services including:

    Course Content: Mandatory Units

    • Working in the industry
    • Health and safety
    • Client consultation
    • Shampooing and conditioning hair and scalp
    • Blow-drying, setting, dressings longhair for an occasion
    • Creating a hair style based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector – In house competition
    • Promote products and or services to clients
    • Salon reception duties
      • Colour and highlighting
    • Cutting Women's Hair
    • Cutting Men's Hair

  • Progression Next Steps


    As well as daytime lessons you may need to come into College on other days and times for commercial salon activities. You must be working or volunteering in a salon environment for a minimum of two days a week already. Optional units include subjects like developing and maintaining effectiveness at work. Additional units include:

    Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians

    • Health and safety
    • Consultation
    • Cutting women's
    • Cutting men's
    • Promoting products and services
    • and dress a variety of hair types
    • Creative hairdressing design skills - In house competition
    • Bridal hair styling
    • Colouring hair using a range of techniques including - Ombray, Balayage & colour correction

    Professional Masterclasses: Subject to Skill Level

    • Provide hair extension services
    • Make a hair addition
    • and finish African type women's hair
    • Relaxing services for African type hair

  • Course Structure


    Your course will be delivered onsite at the Wandsworth campus.

    You will be asked to sign a code of conduct on enrolment which depicts a number of salon rules and regulations which need to be followed. These rules are to keep everyone in the salon safe and a clean and hygienic work environment and are non-negotiable.

    The wearing of nail extensions, varnish and lash extensions is prohibited and nails must be clean and no longer than the end of your finger. Hair is to be warn up and out of the way, in Beauty this will be in a bun .

    Your attendance, punctuality and commitment to the course is constantly monitored so choose your course of study wisely and you will find the challenges enjoyable and welcome.

  • Assessment Details


    Continuous assessment by observation on paying clients, formal and informal online or written tests, written assignments and tests as well as building up a portfolio of your work.