Women's Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma

Course Description

This course develops the skills required to prepare you for employment in the hairdressing industry.

Course Structure

Units covered include:

• Working in the hair industry
• Maintaining Health & Safety in the salon
• Client consultation for hair service
• Shampoo & condition the hair and scalp
• Promote products & services to clients in a salon
• Cut women’s hair
• Provide perming services
• Dressing & styling hair
• Salon reception duties
• Plaiting and twisting hair

Course Assessment

The course is assessed through a mixture of written assignments or online tests & observations of practical skills.

Entry Requirements

• An interest in hairdressing, excellent personal presentation skills and excellent communication
• For equivalent qualifications see the Entry Requirements Explained page

Course Progression Routes

Level 3 hairdressing or an Apprenticeship

Course Career Prospects

This qualification will provide opportunities to gain employment as a junior/stylist working in settings such as a hairdressing salon, health farm, cruise liner and setting up your own business.

Useful websites:

• www.habia.org

If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.

Enrichment

Activities such as trips and visits will be arranged, which are beneficial to this course and your learning. These activities are optional and additional fees will be charged to you. Details will be provided at the time of interview or throughout the course.

Course Costs

There are no course fees if you are under 19 years of age.  However you will have to pay for textbooks, personal kit, uniforms, trips and personal stationery. You will be informed of these at your interview.

Students will be required to purchase professional hairdressing kit & uniform costing approximately £200.

Specific Course Information Contact

Debbie Hewitt, 01302 558271 or debbie.hewitt@don.ac.uk