Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 2

Summary

“Hairdressing duties are likely to include booking appointments, shampooing, conditioning, drying and styling hair, and mixing and applying hair colouring. You will study hairdressing topics such as hair and skin testing, the effects of chemicals on hair and skin, and the principles of hair colour selection – there is also the option to learn about promoting products, perming, or relaxing different types of hair.” – National Apprenticeship Service

If you are interested in cutting and styling hair and working on a one to one basis with clients, this is an ideal course for you to start your career.

An apprenticeship is a great way to gain a qualification and earn real money. At the end of the course, you will have a nationally recognised qualification and no debts to pay!

Over 90% of our Hairdressing apprentices are offered permanent positions by their employers once they have completed their apprenticeship.

With a Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing, you become a qualified junior stylist and can work in salons or hotels. In the future, you may be interested in studying further and enrol on the Level 3 Hairdressing Apprenticeship, where you will cover the more advanced colour and cutting techniques.

Course Title	Location	Hrs/Wk	Start	Duration	Fee
Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 2	Cornwall College Camborne (map)	TBC	TBA	PLEASE CALL*
Additional Information - You will attend lectures 1 day a week for 2 years.

Who is this course for?

This apprenticeship is designed for people who want to train on the job and gain a nationally recognised qualification in Hairdressing. You must enjoy working within a salon environment and enjoy working on a one to one basis with clients.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this apprenticeship, you need to be aged 16 and over, ideally have a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade C and be employed within a salon environment. You must have a suitable level of fitness to perform some aspects of the job, as you will be on your feet most of the day.

If you are interested in this apprenticeship and do not have the required GCSEs or an an employer, speak to one of our Cornwall College Business Liaison Officers on 0800 731 7594.

Course overview

You will attend lectures at the Camborne, St Austell and Saltash campus 1 day per week for 2 years, while the remainder of the week is spent in the workplace.

During this apprenticeship you will work as a salon junior booking appointments and performing shampooing, conditioning, drying, styling and colouring of hair. You will also be involved in hair and skin testing and the principles of hair colour selection for clients.

You will put together a portfolio of evidence to show that you are competent at the tasks you do every day, while receiving support from experienced Cornwall College tutors.

Upon successful completion, you will awarded the following qualification:

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

What's next?

With a Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing, you become a qualified Junior Stylist and can work in salons or hotels. In the future, you may be interested in studying further and enrol on the Level 3 Hairdressing Apprenticeship, where you will cover the more advanced colour and cutting techniques.

Thereafter, you could progress to a Level 4 Salon Management Apprenticeship, a cutting course in London or branch out and enrol in the Barbering Apprenticeship at Cornwall College Business.

Progression Routes

• Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 3

Why choose us?

• We are the leading provider of professional business training in the South West
• Our trainers have recent and relevant industry experience
• CCB provides learning for companies who want to train their staff as well as individuals who are seeking their own personal development
• With over 1000 courses including business skills, qualifications, bespoke training as well as a range of apprenticeship programmes, we help you add new skills to your organisation
• CCB offers flexible course delivery
• We can tailor any course to suit your business needs
• We have funding available to make your training budget go further
• An independent research study has shown that companies that have trained with CCB have seen 17% more growth than companies that have not

Additional Information

If you are interested in this apprenticeship, contact Cornwall College Business and complete an online apprenticeship form. If you meet the requirements, you will be invited for an interview and be given advice and guidance on how to proceed.

There are no apprenticeship course fees charged for anyone between the ages of 16 and 18.  For those aged 19 and over, fees do apply.

Contact us for more information.

* All prices shown on this website are accurate to the best of our knowledge, however, we reserve the right to amend the price of a course without prior notice. Prices may be subject to additional charges for registration, books or examinations. Please call our course booking team to find out the latest prices for this course - 0800 731 7594.