City & Guilds NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing Level 2
Key Information
Subject Area
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Level
2
Full Time
Location
Crosskeys Campus
Start Date
02 September 2025
Duration
1 year
In a nutshell
This course is for those with an interest in progressing their hairdressing career or studies.
This course is for...
...you have an interest in continuing your hairdressing studies
...you're a hairdresser looking to develop your skills and techniques
Course content
The hairdressing sector is fast moving and there will be opportunities to learn new skills during and after your training.
You’ll learn about:
- Client consultations
- Reception skills
- Shampooing
- Blow drying
- Setting
- Colouring
- Cutting
- Perming
- Promoting products and services
- Hair/scalp treatments.
The course is delivered through a combination of:
- Theory classes
- Practical workshops
- Real salon environments at the college
- Commercial sessions
- Demonstrations
- Group work
- Work placement - either weekly or on block
You’ll also have the opportunity to engage in:
- Industry talks from experts in the field of hairdressing
- In house competitions and the opportunity to enter Inspiring Skills Excellence in Wales and UK/World Skills competitions
- Industry interviews
You’ll be assessed through practical and written assignments, online tests, portfolios, successful work placements and client feedback. Upon successful completion, you’ll gain:
- NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing
- Appropriate supporting qualifications to broaden your skill set and meet the needs of industry
- Creative Enrichment Skills (community activities and demonstrations)
Entry Requirements
Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing and either GCSE Maths/Numeracy or English/Welsh 1st Language grade D or above.
Additional information
As a condition of your place on this course, you will be expected to purchase the appropriate kit, from our approved supplier, costing approximately £82 - £91 subject to review/inflationary price increase.
To reflect industry expectations, you will be required to wear a 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ salon uniform which is to be ordered from our approved supplier. Details on how to order your uniform, with supplier payment options, can be obtained from your Head of School, Lecturer or Technician. The price for 2024/2025 is around £45, subject to inflationary price increase.
Additional costs could occur during the year for educational visits.
All costs are under review and subject to change.
CFDI0023AD
Crosskeys Campus
(Full Time)
Start Date: 02 September 2025
All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.
Have any questions or are not sure if this is the right course for you?
Contact our Student Recruitment team