VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing (Technical )

A LEVEL AND LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS

To gain a place on this course students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both English Language and Mathematics and at least three other GCSEs, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above. Some subjects also have additional entry requirements.

All students are to choose 3 subjects from 3 different blocks. Further Mathematics may be taken as a fourth choice.

LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS

Subjects have individual entry requirements.

Students only need to apply for either Bricklaying or Hairdressing.

VTCT LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN'S HIARDRESSING

This course is aimed at school leavers and those wishing to have a career in the Hairdressing industry. Course Duration - One year.

Course Content/Units

Health and Safety, Working in the hairdressing industry, Client care and communication, Consultation, Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp, The art of dressing hair, Cutting women’s hair , Colour and lighten hair.

Practical work takes place in Creations Hair and Beauty Salon, a purpose built professional salon, providing a realistic working environment where treatments are performed on paying clients.

Guest lecturers from product companies, trips to professional trade exhibitions and competitions complement studies.

All students will need a salon placement throughout the duration of the course

Students will be required to carry out practical assessments ongoing throughout the course along with a final assessment for practical.

Theory is delivered and a paper exam

Progression

On successful completion of this course-

Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing

Level 3 Diploma in Media Make-up

• Good communication skills are needed with an interest in hair, beauty , fashion and care with appearance.
• Level 2 Certificate in creative hair and beauty Studies/level 1 diploma in hair and beauty an advantage.

Future Applications

Hairdresser, beauty therapist, spa therapist, colour technician, nail technician, make-up artist in film and television, barber.