Level 2 NewStart VRQ Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing (19+ years)

Applicants must be 19+

We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

3 x GCSE's at any grade including Maths and English and/or relevant vocational equivalent.

Don't have any formal qualifications? Don't worry, let us know and we can assess you to ensure you will be able to achieve well on the course.

You will provide a copy of your last school report and/or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other to include attendance. This is to ensure we can support to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference/school report.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

This qualification is an intermediate level, where some experience in developing skills may still be required. In order to develop a wider skill set, we recommend progressing onto a Level 2 Barbering certificate which would widen your career choices before undertaking a Level 3 Hairdressing or Barbering qualification. A clear disciplinary record is required. This qualification could also lead you to an apprentice as a Hair Professional.

There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

One year, delivery is 2/3 days a week. This is to include a minimum of 150 hours must also be gained working in our College Headmasters Academy salon.

All learners will receive tutorial guidance and are set personal targets to ensure satisfactory progress on the course. Learners will need to purchase their own kit and uniform for practical lessons. To be awarded candidates are assessed during practical 'on the job' situations. Assessment will be continuous and students are required to demonstrate competency in a variety of tasks. For further information please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.