Hairdressing Level 2

Course code

Y534

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

1 year

Intake

September only

Our professional Hairdressing courses provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress through the levels and into industry as a Junior Stylist.

An enthusiasm for hairdressing is essential, in addition to personal qualities of motivation, good communication and dexterity skills. The skills you will develop include carrying out services such as shampooing, conditioning, styling, dressing and setting hair, cutting, perming and colouring.

There will be lots of opportunities for trips, visits, guest speakers, mentoring and work experience. This is an exciting programme, designed to help you get ready for your next steps.

Topics you will cover on this course include:

Style and Finish African Type Hair
Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
Consultation
Promoting products and services
The art of dressing hair
Creating an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
cutting
Perming
Heath and Safety
Colour and lighten hair

*Units are subject to change

How you will be assessed:

Practical assessments
Assignments

You have the unique opportunity to progress onto a bespoke Salon Management degree at Bury College University Centre and/or progress into careers including:

Hairdresser
Salon Owner
Stylist
Freelance Hairdresser
Cruise Liner Stylist
Salon Manager
Manufacturer Technician

There may be additional costs for uniform and kit.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Level 2 Women's Hairdressing: 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3 (including Maths and English Language) OR GCSE Grade 9-3 in Maths & English Language and a Pass on the Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Course and successful completion of the Skill Test.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.