Course overview

Hairdressing Level 2 for school leavers City of Bristol College

This full-time, one-year course will give you the skills, knowledge and personal qualities you need to work as a junior stylist in the UK or overseas. 

When you complete the course, you will be perfectly placed to advance further in your learning and career. 

This course for school leavers aged 16-18. 

Dates and applications

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Hairdressing Level 2 for school leavers College Green Centre
Bristol
Course Code
LGF1850B01-1
Dates
05/09/2023 - 25/06/2024
Duration
1 years
Days
Groups (mixed days)
Hours per week
12.60
Start Time
09:15
Location
College Green Centre
Fee
This course costs £362. If you are aged 16-18 and looking to study full time; you will not pay any tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over, you may also be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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Hairdressing Level 2 for school leavers College Green Centre
Bristol
Course Code
LGF1850B01-1
Dates
03/09/2024 - 24/06/2025
Duration
1 years
Days
Date/Day(s) Being Finalised
Hours per week
12.60
Start Time
09:15
Location
College Green Centre
Fee
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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Hairdressing Level 2 for school leavers SBSA and Construction Centre
Bristol
Course Code
LMF1850B01-1
Dates
04/09/2023 - 19/06/2024
Duration
1 years
Days
Groups (mixed days)
Hours per week
9.75
Start Time
09:15
Location
SBSA and Construction Centre
Fee
This course costs £362. If you are aged 16-18 and looking to study full time; you will not pay any tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over, you may also be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
Apply
Hairdressing Level 2 for school leavers SBSA and Construction Centre
Bristol
Course Code
LMF1850B01-1
Dates
02/09/2024 - 18/06/2025
Duration
1 years
Days
Date/Day(s) Being Finalised
Hours per week
9.75
Start Time
09:15
Location
SBSA and Construction Centre
Fee
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
Apply
Course Code Dates Duration Days Hours per week Start Time Location Fee
LGF1850B01-1 05/09/2023 - 25/06/2024 1 years Groups (mixed days) 12.60 09:15 College Green Centre
This course costs £362. If you are aged 16-18 and looking to study full time; you will not pay any tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over, you may also be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
Apply
LGF1850B01-1 03/09/2024 - 24/06/2025 1 years Date/Day(s) Being Finalised 12.60 09:15 College Green Centre
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
Apply
LMF1850B01-1 04/09/2023 - 19/06/2024 1 years Groups (mixed days) 9.75 09:15 SBSA and Construction Centre
This course costs £362. If you are aged 16-18 and looking to study full time; you will not pay any tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over, you may also be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
Apply
LMF1850B01-1 02/09/2024 - 18/06/2025 1 years Date/Day(s) Being Finalised 9.75 09:15 SBSA and Construction Centre
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
Apply

Additional information

Who is this course for?

This course is for young people aged 16-18, who want to turn their interest in hair design and styling into a creative, practical and sociable career, with lots of opportunities to progress and develop. 

What you'll learn

This course will equip you with the technical skills, professional and product knowledge that you need to work in a wide range of settings in the UK and throughout the world. 

You will learn about all aspects of hairdressing including: 

  • Shampoo and Conditioning 
  • Cutting  
  • Hair Colour Techniques 
  • Blow drying, Setting and Styling 
  • Long Hair Up-styling 
  • Consultation  
  • Health and Safety 

You will also learn about promoting products and services, and you will develop excellent customer care skills so that you can consult and advise clients effectively. 

If you are aged 16-18, and you have not yet gained a grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths, you will also study these subjects at the right level for you for GCSE resits. 

Course entry requirements

To join this course, you need three GCSEs, including English Language at grade 3 (D) or Functional Skills at Level 1 or higher. 

You must have a keen interest in the subject, good communication skills and be able to demonstrate an excellent record of attendance and punctuality. 

How is the course delivered and assessed?

This course is taught at college in our industry standard professional hair salons. 

Your teachers have a wealth of professional and teaching experience and excellent links with local employers and industry experts. You will have opportunities to work with real clients and paying customers, gaining assessments required to achieve the qualification.  

You will benefit from our excellent links with local employers and you will have opportunities to put what you learn into practice through work experience throughout the college year. As a student, you will also have the opportunity to attend talks from different industry professionals. 

Future career and study opportunities

After completing this course, you could progress to Full time Hairdressing Level 3 or an apprenticeship where you will be able to progress into a career as a junior stylist with a hair salon. 

Additional costs

You will need to buy a College uniform which costs approx. £23, and your hairdressing kit which costs approximately £165 and £70 for trips and activities.  

If you are on a limited income, you may be eligible to receive help with these costs from our Learner Support Funding Bursary. 

 

 

 

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