City & Guilds NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing 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 have an interest in continuing your hairdressing studies

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

Course content

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)

Entry Requirements

Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing and either GCSE Maths/Numeracy or English/Welsh 1st Language grade D or above.

Additional information

As a condition of your place on this course, you will be expected to purchase the appropriate kit, from our approved supplier, costing approximately £82 - £91 subject to review/inflationary price increase.

To reflect industry expectations, you will be required to wear a Coleg Gwent salon uniform which is to be ordered from our approved supplier. Details on how to order your uniform, with supplier payment options, can be obtained from your Head of School, Lecturer or Technician. The price for 2024/2025 is around £45, subject to inflationary price increase.

Additional costs could occur during the year for educational visits.

All costs are under review and subject to change.