Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Hair - Sandwell College

Part Time

Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Hair

COURSE CODE
Cutting Hair

COURSE DURATION
1 year

LOCATION
Central Campus

START DATE
07/02/24

Course summary

This Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Hair is an assessment-based qualification to develop your practical skills to provide an effective hair-cutting service for clients. It is suitable for adults who wish to upskill their own professional development, and for full-time learners aged 16-18 who are studying Beauty Therapy or Nail Technology.

Course requirements

You will need to have GCSE Grade 3 or above in English and Maths, or ESOL at Level 1 or equivalent.

This Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Hair course involves:

  • Follow health and safety practices in the salon
  • Client consultation for hair services
  • Cut women's hair

There are a range of in-house and external competitions you could enter.

Practical elements of the Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Hair course will be assessed in our state-of-the-art salons, and you'll be required to produce a portfolio of your work throughout the course.

There are three exams which are externally marked, and all practical work will be logged in your VTCT assessment book.

On successful completion of this Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Hair qualification, you can progress to a hairdressing or beauty pathway, studying a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or Nail Technology.

You can also study any of our other short courses to develop your skills. Future career opportunities include employment in hair salons or self-employment running your own mobile business.

To discuss your options direct with the course tutor email

[email protected]

Success Rates on courses for 16-18 year-olds nearly 7% better than national average*

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