Hairdressing

LEVEL 2 CITY & GUILDS TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN HAIRDRESSING  (6002-21)

INTRODUCTION

This Level 2 Technical Certificate in Hairdressing aims to provide you with a range of essential and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the hairdressing Industry.  This is a progression route for learners who have successfully completed the Level 2 Award in Hair and Beauty. The course will develop your skills which will include carrying out services such as; shampooing, conditioning, styling, dressing and setting hair, cutting and colouring. Following successful completion of this qualification, you will be qualified to work in a number of employment destinations such as hairdressing salons, hotels or cruise ships.

This qualification will also allow progression to the Level 3 Hairdressing qualification.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• 4 GCSE passes with minimum grade E or grade 3 (or equivalent) including English preferable.

• Level 2 Award In Hair and Beauty preferable.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This qualification covers all the core skills you will need to progress to further learning and training, or to enter the world of work within the hairdressing industries. To achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing candidates must successfully complete the mandatory assessment components:

• Theory exam (Externally set and externally marked);

• Synoptic assignment (Externally set, internally marked and externally moderated).

• In addition, candidates must achieve the mandatory employer involvement requirement for this qualification before they can be awarded a qualification grade.

To view full course specification click City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Hairdressing Specification

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

Successful completion of the course offers candidates several routes for progression:

• Progression to City & Guilds Diploma in Woman's Hairdressing

• Progression to other Level 3 qualifications

CAREER PROGRESSION

A career in hairdressing blends creativity and customer service, offering opportunities in salons, freelance work, and fashion. Here are some career options:

• Hairdresser

• Stylist

• Salon Manager