Hairdressing C&G Level 2 Diploma
Course level: 2
Course code: CP0114
07/09/2026
Is this course right for me?
If you are passionate about a career in hairdressing and have just completed the Level 1 in Hairdressing diploma, this course will teach you skills and knowledge you need to become fully qualified and gain an exciting job in the industry.
You will gain foundational hairdressing skills to enable you to take a client on a journey from entering the salon, to carrying out a range of different techniques such as colouring, cutting and styling and recommending and selling the correct products to them. Upon completion you will have developed your skills and expertise to enable you to advance to a Level 3 hairdressing qualification.
Enrichment
To enhance your learning, you will also get chance to take part in enrichment weeks during which you will be able to learn new techniques, take part in competitions, and complete additional short courses in areas that would be useful to you in the industry, such as hair extensions, wedding hair and creative styling.
Work Experience
Gain work experience by assisting stylists and showcasing your skills by working with paying clients at our New Era salon. Please note, You will be required to find placement to complete 30 hours work experience over the course outside of your college timetabled hours.
Costs
- Kit: you will be required to purchase your own hairdressing kit (approximately £180)*
- Uniform : a college-approved uniform is compulsory (approximately £50)*
*Financial support may be available to cover some of these costs
Course details
Entry Requirements:
To access this course you are required to:
- Have four or more GCSEs at Grade 3 or above including English and maths*
- Successfully completed a Level 1 hairdressing qualification (preferred but not essential)
- Undertake a salon skills session in which you will be required to meet members of the teaching team and demonstrate sectioning and applying rollers to the hair
- Purchase a hairdressing kit and college-branded uniform (details will be provided at enrolment)
*If you are below a grade 4/C in English and maths, you will be required to attend lessons in these subjects alongside your Hairdressing qualification – this is a mandatory part of the course. If you already hold a grade 4/C or above in English and maths, you will not need to attend maths and English lessons. However, you will be expected to complete directed study work packs during this time to ensure you meet the required study hours – this is also mandatory.
What will I learn?
During this course you will study the following modules:
- Follow health and safety in the salon
- Working in the hair industry
- Client consultation for hair services
- Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- Promote products and services to clients in a salon
- Colour and lighten hair
- Perm and neutralise hair
- Cut women’s hair
- Salon reception duties
- The art of dressing hair
- Styling and finishing African type hair
What skills will I gain?
By studying this course you will:
- Develop skills in cutting, colouring and styling
- Develop your confidence in dealing with a wide range of clients
- Understand how different services work and are carried out
- Develop your understanding of the health and safety requirements to work in the industry
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed throughout the course in the following ways:
- Practical observations
- Providing services to clients in a realistic working environment
- Online exams
What can I do next?
Successful completion of the course will enable you to:
- Gain employment in a salon
- Pursue a hairdressing apprenticeship
- Progress to a Level 3 hairdressing qualification
- Progress to a Level 2 barbering qualification
- Apply for a Level 2 barbering apprenticeship
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