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City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

Poultec Training Ltd

Main Campus, South Green Enterprise Centre, Mattishall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 3JY

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 2
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 02 September 2026
This study programme starts week commencing 2nd September 2026
Poultec Training Limited - main site
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
If you are 16 – 18 there are no course fees payable.

Course Summary

This study programme is perfect for beginners in hairdressing or those with some foundational knowledge and skills in the industry. You will develop a versatile skill set, including client consultation, hair colouring and highlighting, styling and finishing techniques, basic hair cutting methods, and hair perming and neutralizing and more.

Units Include:

  • Working in the hair industry
  • Follow health and safety in the salon
  • Client consultation for hair services
  • Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
  • The Art of Dressing hair
  • Salon Reception Duties
  • Plaiting and Twisting hair
  • Promote products and services to clients in a salon
  • Cut Women’s hair

You will experience collaborative learning in a dynamic classroom environment led by expert tutors along with hands-on training in our modern, fully functioning hair salon at our Mattishall site. You will be assigned your own chair stations which will be equipped with all the necessary hairdressing tools. Your learning will be recorded on an easy-to-use e-portfolio platform.

Course Details

The Course Will Also Offer:

  • Functional Skills Maths (if required)
  • Functional Skills English (if required)

How will it be delivered and assessed?

2 year course duration.

Entry requirements

You must be between the ages of 16-19. There are no formal academic entry requirements; however, an initial selection interview is mandatory.

Costs:

If you are 16-19 there are no course fees payable, however you may have some costs associated with uniform, equipment etc.

Your next steps...

There are opportunities to continue your studies in further education such as an Apprenticeship or to gain full-time or part-time employment.


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