Course Overview
Doncaster College is renowned for its high quality training centre for hairdressing, this course offers excellent training whilst you are working along side your employer to give you the help and support you need to gain your qualification. You will be employed in industry and attend college one day per week.
The level 2 qualification will enable you to competently carry out treatments and services safely and effectively. The course aims to provide level 2 practitioners with the necessary basic skills to be able to carry out shampoo and conditioning treatments, cutting, colouring, drying & setting & perming. You will be taught through a combination of classroom activities, such as simulation/role-play, formal lectures, ILT methods, demonstration, tutorial and small group work plus in salon training.
The level 3 qualification will teach you to carry out services such as creatively cut hair, colour hair, colour correction, creatively styling and dressing hair, creating a variety of permed looks and providing hair extension services.
- Level
- Level 2 Level 3
- Duration
- 12 per level
- Course Fees
- Click here for fee information
Units and Structure
Qualifications included in the Apprenticeship framework are:
- Diploma in Hairdressing at Level 2 or 3
- Functional Skills in Maths and English at Levels 1 or 2
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Entry Requirements
You'll need to have:
- Strong interest in hairdressing
- Friendly, caring disposition
- Self discipline
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Excellent communication skills
- Smart appearance
- Personal progress file or a current reference from school/employer
- Salon employment
For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.
Tutors and Student Support
Student Support and Facilities
As a student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities, services and support, including:
- Step outside the classroom and access our state of the art facilities as well as 3 huge Learning Resource Centres with thousands of resources to use
- With hands-on experience you’ll be prepared for employment with a competitive edge.
- A dedicated impartial careers advice team to help you on your future path
- Our wide range of courses means that we can offer the right paths to get you where you need to be
- Our Hub campus is right in the heart of the town centre meaning you can find your way to us easily
- Outstanding student support throughout your studies with us.

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Apprenticeship Fees
Any fees incurred in the Apprenticeship framework are payable by the employer.
Please contact us for more information apprenticeships@don.ac.uk.
Apprenticeship Levy
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You'll need to have:
- Strong interest in hairdressing
- Friendly, caring disposition
- Self discipline
- Motivation and enthusiasm
- Excellent communication skills
- Smart appearance
- Personal progress file or a current reference from school/employer
- Salon employment
For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.
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Application & Enrolment
Applying for an Apprenticeship is simple. You will need to apply for both a job role, and an Apprenticeship course. For further assistance in applying, please visit the link below.
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