Hairdressing Level 2 Full-time (FHAI)

Barnsley College

Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 2

Available start dates

Tuesday, 02 September 2025

Barnsley College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

We’re pretty sure that you know exactly what a hairdresser is. Also known as hairstylists, they specialise in cutting, colouring and styling people’s hair in a way that complements their features such as skin complexion and face shape in order to enhance their overall appearance.

There is so much more to being a hairdresser than just cutting or styling hair. The basic hairdresser job description includes responsibilities beyond hair treatments such as maintaining the cleanliness of the salon and equipment, looking after the inventory of hair products, collecting payments and ensuring that the clients receive exemplary customer service in an orderly and timely manner.

Most hairdressers possess a vast range of skills, but some might choose to specialise in particular treatments and styling techniques. Choosing a specific area of expertise could help you stand out from other hairstylists and put you in higher demand as a consequence.

Some of the treatments that aren’t usually considered to be standard include the following:

Specific colouring techniques e.g. balayage

Artificial hair extensions and weaves

Chemical relaxing / keratin straightening

Traditional or modern perms

hair extension styling

Braiding

Occasion styling e.g. weddings

Scalp treatment

Hot oil treatment

Detox treatment

Hair glossing

Become part of the glamorous Hair and Beauty industry by getting hands-on on one of our hairdressing courses. This qualification is suitable for you if you want to increase your skills and knowledge to become a great hairdresser.

Course Details

This qualification is suitable for you if you want to increase your skills and knowledge to become a great hairdresser. It will give you skills in a variety of hairdressing techniques, plus areas including health and safety, salon reception duties and how to promote additional products or services to clients.

Course themes:

Shampoo and condition hair and scalp
Styling and finish hair using basic techniques
Plaiting and twisting hair
Colouring and lightening hair
Styling and finishing services
Perming and neutralising hair

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Online assessments are required to be completed for each unit throughout the course

You will have practical assessments to complete for each unit

You will require some paying clients to complete practical assessments, which must be sourced by yourself

Entry requirements

Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above plus English at grade 4 or above OR Level 1 Hairdressing (NVQ).

Equipment required

You will be required to purchase a uniform and kit. All kits are compulsory to attend and achieve the qualification. Further information will be provided at interview Stationery including files, dividers, pens and USB stick

Your next steps...

You will progress to Hair Colouring Services Technical Certificate Level 2.

Additional information

https://www.barnsley.ac.uk/course/hairdressing-level-2-full-time-2/

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