City & Guilds Diploma in Hairdressing (Adults) Level 2

In a nutshell

This course is for those with an interest in progressing their hairdressing career or studies.

This course is for you if...

...you have an interest in continuing your hairdressing studies

...you're a hairdresser looking to develop your skills and techniques

What will I be doing?

The hairdressing sector is fast moving and there will be opportunities to learn new skills during and after your training.

You’ll learn about:

• Client consultations
• Reception skills
• Shampooing
• Blow drying
• Setting
• Colouring
• Cutting
• Perming
• Promoting products and services
• Hair/scalp treatments.

The course is delivered through a combination of:

• Theory classes
• Practical workshops
• Real salon environments at the college
• Commercial sessions
• Demonstrations
• Group work
• Work placement - either weekly or on block

You’ll also have the opportunity to engage in:

• Industry talks from experts in the field of hairdressing
• In house competitions and the opportunity to enter Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales and UK/World Skills competitions
• Industry interviews

You’ll be assessed through practical and written assignments, online tests, portfolios, successful work placements and client feedback. Upon successful completion, you’ll gain:

• NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing
• Appropriate supporting qualifications to broaden your skill set and meet the needs of industry
• Creative Enrichment Skills (community activities and demonstrations)

What is expected of me?

To enter the course, you’ll need the Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing and either GCSE Maths/Numeracy or English/Welsh First Language grade D or above.

You’ll need to be self-motivated, hardworking, numerate and have a friendly personality. There’ll be an expectation that you attend work placement in your programme. All delivery takes place on campus and there will be one evening a week when you may be in college until late. Attendance and punctuality for all sessions is a major requirement of this course.

What comes next?

Upon completion, you can progress onto Level 3 Hairdressing or employment.

Additional information

You’ll be expected to purchase a hairdressing kit as a condition of your place on the course. The cost of this is approximately £70- £96.

To reflect industry expectations, you will be required to wear a Coleg Gwent salon uniform. The college will fund the cost of one full uniform per year. Additional sets can be purchased for around £45 (TBC); college staff will be able to direct you to the approved supplier if / when needed.

All costs are under review and subject to change.