Step Up Your Skills. Shape Your Future.

Already have your foundation in hairdressing and ready to take it to the next level? This intermediate course is designed for adults who want to advance their practical and creative skills while preparing for real work in salons or freelance opportunities.

This fast-paced, part-time programme builds on the basics and equips you with more advanced salon techniques, delivered by expert tutors in our modern, high-street commercial salon. You’ll study a wide range of topics, including:

· Health and safety in the salon

· Client consultations and customer service

· Shampooing and conditioning

· Cutting women’s hair

· Colouring and lightening techniques

· Art of Dressing hair

You’ll also develop employability skills in communication, time management, teamwork, and working with a diverse clientele. You'll be challenged to improve your English and maths through salon-based tasks like writing consultations, timing services, and calculating costs.

There will also be opportunities for you to take part in trips, seminars and additional enrichment skills throughout the year.

How you will learn

Hairdressing is a dynamic, rewarding career—and this course helps you experience it first-hand. Your learning will include:

· Practical salon sessions with real paying clients

· Theory classes that support your hands-on work

· Trips, industry visits, seminars, and competitions to inspire your creativity

· Recommended work experience in a local salon or barbershop to keep your skills sharp and in line with current trends

Please see here for our Standard Entry Qualifications. Please note some of our technical qualifications have different requirements, please contact admissions for further information.

To join this course, you’ll need to have successfully completed Level 1 Hairdressing and Barbering or an equivalent qualification.

· Level 2 standard in English and Maths is required

· You’ll meet with a specialist tutor to discuss your goals and make sure this course is the right fit for you.

We’re looking for learners who are:

· Enthusiastic about hairdressing and career-driven

· Committed, reliable, and punctual

· Great communicators who enjoy working with people

· Ready to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience

Before you start, you’ll need to purchase a salon uniform and a professional kit. Financial help may be available for eligible students—ask us how we can support you.

You’ll be assessed through:

· Practical assessments

· Written tasks and assignments

· Online exams

Each unit is graded as Pass, Merit, or Distinction—and you’ll need to complete all units to achieve the qualification.

Where Can This Take You?

After successfully completing this course, you could progress into:

· Level 3 Hairdressing

· Level 2 Beauty Therapy

· A role as a Junior Stylist

· Working as a Freelance Hairdresser

Take your next step toward becoming a confident, creative professional in the hairdressing industry—apply now and unlock your potential!