Diploma in Hairdressing (VRQ) - Level 2
Overview
This is a full qualification where you will learn all basic hairdressing skills both practically and theoretically. This can lead to full time employment in a salon or you may wish to extend your knowledge and skills further by progressing to Level 3 hairdressing or an apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
This course is only available to 16-18 year olds.
GCSE English language and maths with at least grade 3/D or equivalent or above.
You will need to supply a written reference from your school/college teacher and/or a current school or college report with an indication of your attendance pattern and achievements. This will need to be uploaded to your myVISION account by the end of May.
Start dates and fees
| Start Date | Duration | Code | Annual Fee (Age) | Actions |
| 16-18 | over 19 |
| Sep 2021 | 1 yr(s) | 1516A1125 | FREE | £500.00** E | Apply |
E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our adult finance and funding page for more information.
How long is the course?
One year.
How will I be assessed?
- Practical observations
- Assignments
- Online exams.
What does the course lead to?
Qualified as a stylist.
What will I study?
- Health and safety
- Consultation
- Shampoo, condition hair and scalp
- Colour and lighten hair
- Cut women’s hair
- The art of dressing
- Create an Image
- Display stock and promote sales.
Study programmes
It is an entry requirement for some courses to have gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths (see entry requirements). If the entry requirements to a course do not require A*-C in these subjects, and you haven’t already gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths before joining us, you will continue to study English and maths as part of your programme and take appropriate qualifications in these subjects with the aim of achieving A* to C grade. In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, every student aged under 19 and studying a full-time course at college will take part in our study programmes alongside their main subject qualification. Find out more.
What can I go on to study?
Careers