This course is designed for 19+ adults.
The VTCT (NVQ) Diploma in Hairdressing Level 2 will allow you to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to advise and consult with clients and then provide a complete hairdressing service which includes, shampooing and conditioning, colouring, cutting, setting and dressing, and styling and finishing hair.
Learners will develop customer service skills, practical skills and commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers.
The course is scheduled over 2 days per week and will be a mixture of theory and practical lessons.
The College has links with local industry.
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Sector Overview
Hair and beauty services in the UK offer a range of opportunities and career paths. The sector is made of local, national and international salons, spas, barber shops and salon chains.
Hair and beauty service providers, including salons and freelancer practitioners, contributed £5.1bn to the UK economy in 2022.
The industry supported 550,000 jobs in 2022 and there are more than 46,000 hair and beauty businesses operating in the UK; 379,000 of these jobs were supported directly by the industry itself, with the hair and beauty services sector supporting direct employment of 209,000 alone. This means the personal care sector represented 1.1% of total jobs in the UK in 2022.
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Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for this course are:
- Assessment
- Interview
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What will I study?
This course consists of the following modules:
- Advise and consult with clients
- Set and dress hair
- Styles and finish hair
- Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
- Cut hair using basic techniques
- Colour and lighten hair
- Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
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How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed via:
- Written tasks
- Online exams
- Practical assessments
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Enrichment
To further enhance your progression, you will be involved in taking part in trips and visits, such as Professional Beauty and Salon International. You will also have access to key employers that will deliver guest lectures to build your industry knowledge and create your future.
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Work Experience
You will be offered opportunities to actively engage with industry related employers and take part in experiential events to improve your personal development.
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Progression opportunities
The completion of this course will allow you to progress onto:
- Make-Up VTCT Cosmetic Level 2
- Barbering VTCT Diploma Level 2
- Women's Hairdressing VTCT Diploma Level 3
- Hairdressing VTCT Diploma Level 3
- Hairdressing VTCT (NVQ) Diploma Level 3
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Alumni
Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 96% of learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.
