VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hairdressing

Course: VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hairdressing

Duration: 9-12 months

Attendance: 1-2 days per week Wednesday and Thursday at GHQ Training Centre

Venue: GHQ Training, 2 Elizabeth Court, Whimple Street, Plymouth, PL1 2DH

Cost: TBC

Overview

VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Women’s Hairdressing is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; the creative art of cutting or dressing hair, how to effectively shampoo and condition hair or provide a good consultation service for your clients.

To further enhance your practical skills you will have the opportunity to choose from the following units; colouring and lightening hair, provide perming and neutralising services, plaiting and twisting hair, display stock to promote sales in a salon, creating a hair and beauty image, the art of colouring hair, style and finish Afro-textured hair, provide scalp massage services or salon reception duties.

Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety whilst working in the hair industry. You will also develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of each unit. The purpose of this qualification is to develop your practical skills to a high level of occupational ability to enable you to perform your own salon services.

The legislations referred to within this qualification apply to UK learners. For learners outside of the UK, you should familiarise yourself with

Requirements

No prior experience or qualifications are required, just a passion for hairdressing.

• Candidates are required to supply a hairdressing kit and uniform (details can be obtained from GHQ Training).

• The uniform for hairdressers at GHQ is black and white only and ‘closed in’ comfortable shoes.

Cohort Dates & Length of Programme

Duration of this VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hairdressing course is 9-12 months (or less depending on the individual).

Funding

• Cost: TBC

• There is currently no funding for this course, therefore it will need to be self-funded – payment plans available.

Progression

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

Units

Mandatory Units:

• Cut hair using hairdressing techniques

• The art of dressing hair

• Client consultation for hair services

• Follow health and safety practice in the salon

• Working in the hair industry

• Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp