VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

What Modules will you Study?

This qualification contains all of the required elements to work effectively as a junior hairdresser/stylist whilst at College and will include the following::

Mandatory Units:

• Health and safety
• Client consultation
• Shampooing and conditioning hair
• Cutting
• Blow-drying and setting
• Colouring

Units studied may include:

• Giving customers a positive impression of yourself

The following optional units are offered, subject to availability:

• Perming
• Plaiting and twisting hair
• Reception duties
• Promoting products and services to clients

The full list of optional units is presented in the learner Record of Assessment book (RoA) (specification). This qualification's structure provides learners with the flexibility to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills depending upon their designated career pathway.

Every full-time course will include a real experience of work.

Maths and English form part of this course and will be assessed at the relevant levels.

How long is the course?

Full-time over one year. Usually, this course consists of one open salon evening per week, offering all Level 2 services on the programme.

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing/Hair and Beauty, Barbering or relevant Industrial experience. Acceptable applicants also may have completed an advanced schools programme of study or a traineeship in hairdressing. An initial diagnostic online testing platform will be used to determine suitability for the course in all cases, regardless of academic entry starting point. You will also be required to attend an informal interview prior to acceptance on this course.

What opportunities will this lead to?

The main purpose of this qualification is to enable you to gain employment as a hairdresser/stylist in a commercial salon, or in one of the following career opportunities: - Commercial salons - Specialist African type hair salons - Independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings - Product manufacturing and training - Television, film, theatre and media - Armed services - HM prison service - Cruise liners - Hospitals/care homes Whilst this qualification's primary purpose is to prepare learners for employment as a junior hairdresser/stylist, learners may choose to further develop their knowledge and skills by undertaking a Technical Level qualification in hairdressing at Level 3, examples include: - VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF) - VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (QCF) - VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing Studies (QCF)