Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing

This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for Hairdressing and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a Junior Hairdresser/Hairstylist.

Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include:

● Style and Dress Hair
● Colour and Lighten
● Consultation
● Shampoo and Condition Hair

There are additional optional units that will be selected at the beginning of the academic year.
They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with clients, provide a range of basic cutting, colouring and lightening services.
Alongside these are units to develop skills in setting, dressing, blow-drying and styling hair with electrical equipment.
In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers.
Problem solving and research skills will also be developed.

Learners will be completing regular work experience sessions at the commercial salon at Yale, Salon Ial whilst studying their qualifications. Developing employability skills is a fundamental aspect of this course.

In addition to the Level 2 Hairdressing qualification, the learning area programme consists of the following compulsory elements to the course:

● Essential Skills Wales training and assessments
● Development of Welsh language skills
● All learners must complete a work placement

Please note that your timetable may include some evening sessions. Dates will be provided by your tutor on induction.