Course Summary
The Level 2 Diploma in professional hairdressing have been designed by employers for learners wishing to work as a hairdresser.
Hairdressers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair to create variety of looks, and colour and lighten hair for ladies and men. Hairdressers and barbers must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.
The Diploma will lead to the achievement of the Hair Professional Apprenticeship Standard alongside the relevant functional skills.
The Diploma for Hairdressing Professionals covers all of the core knowledge and skills needed to become a competent and skilled Hairdresser, providing the learner with the opportunity to develop different skills by choosing from a selection of optional units.
Course Content
The following units will be achieved
Consultation
Shampoo and condition
Cut hair using different techniques
Style and Finish
Colour and Lighten Hair
Perming Hair
Course Assessment
The Diploma covers all of the core knowledge and skills needed to become a competent Hairdresser.
The apprentice's progress and development will be assessed throughout, using a range of assessment methods and this will include the following:
• Assignments, activities, exams, reflective discussions and observations in the workplace, classroom and commercial salon.
This qualification also includes an element of End-Point Assessment (EPA) which is assessed by a City & Guilds Independent End-point Assessor.
Performance in the EPA will determine your overall apprenticeship standard and grade of Pass or Distinction.
Employer Benefits
Highly skilled and qualified advanced stylist.
Materials
The Apprentice will be required to purchase the uniform and kit for the programme as follows: Uniform approximately £48.00
Hair Kit approximately £85.00
Qualifications
Level 2 Diploma in Professional hairdressing
This Diploma will lead to the achievement of the Hairdressing Professional Standard alongside the
relevant functional skills.
Progression
Level 3 Advance and Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for the Hair Professionals Level 2 course are as follows:
• Employed as an Apprentice in a Hair Salon
You must demonstrate good presentation skills, show a genuine interest in the Hairdressing industry and display a positive attitude to study. Gain an Initial assessment in Maths and English at L1/ L2 or GCSE grade 4 or above and a willingness to continue your studies in Maths and English to improve your grades.
