Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Hair (Adult Part Time)

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

The Level 2 Certificate in Cutting hair will focus on the following units.

201 working in the hair industry

202 Health and safety

203 Consultation

204 Shampoo hair

206 Cut hair.

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

The Level 2 Certificate in Cutting hair will focus on the following units.

201 working in the hair industry

202 Health and safety

203 Consultation

204 Shampoo hair

206 Cut hair.

209 Art of dressing hair

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
· 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.
After successfully completing this course, you could progress into:

· Level 2 Beauty Therapy

· A role as a Junior Stylist

· Working as a Freelance Hairdresser

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Take your next step toward becoming a confident, creative professional in the hairdressing industry—apply now and unlock your potential!
Fees:
£385
  • If you meet the unemployed* criteria, or earn less than £25,000 annual gross salary, tuition fees will be waived.
  • If you do not meet the unemployed criteria, or you earn more than £25,000 annual gross salary, tuition fees are payable

Course Code:
GL0230MQ/1
Category:
Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Centre:
Tameside One
Start:
11/09/2025
Duration:
1 Year
Times:
(Thu 9:30am-12:30pm)

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