VTCT NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing for 19 years+

Further Details
Course Code
LP01579
Location
Yale
Duration
Full Time, 1 year full time
3 days a week in college
Some evening sessions.
Department
Beauty, Spa & Complementary Therapies, Hairdressing & Barbering
Start Date
04 Sep 2025
End Date
19 Jun 2026
Course Overview
This course has been designed for learners aged 19 years and over.
This course is a job-ready qualification based on National Occupational Standards (NOS).
The course will run over 3 days per week.
This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for Hairdressing and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a Junior Hairdresser/Hairstylist.

Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include:

● Style and Dress Hair
● Colour and Lighten
● Consultation
● Shampoo and Condition Hair
There are additional optional units that will selected at the beginning of the academic year.

Learners will be completing regular work experience sessions at the commercial salon at Yale, Salon Ial, whilst studying their qualifications. Developing employability skills is a fundamental aspect of this course.

In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers.

In addition to the Level 2 Hairdressing qualification, the learning area programme consists of the following compulsory elements to the course:

● Essential Skills Wales training and assessments
● Development of Welsh language skills
● All learners must complete an external work placement

Please note that your timetable may include some occasional evening sessions. Dates will be provided by your tutor on induction.
Coursework is by continuous assessment through practical observation, assignments and exams.
4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above including Maths and English Language/Welsh (1st Language) or a pass or higher in a vocationally relevant Level 1 qualification.

Applicants should be 19+ to study this course.

On successful completion of this course, learners are able to progress to the Level 3 Hairdressing or Level 3 Beauty Therapy course or a Modern Apprenticeship in Hairdressing.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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