VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing (Technical )

Sixth Form Applications – Important Information

Our main Sixth Form application window has now closed; however, you can still submit an application. We will continue to consider late applications and all applicants will be invited to interview.

Due to high levels of demand, we may not be able to make offers for some subjects at this stage. Applicants will be contacted once places can be confirmed; this may not be possible until GCSE results day when we will have a clearer understanding of available capacity.

A LEVEL AND LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS

To gain a place on this course students will ideally have at least grade 4 in both English Language and Mathematics and at least three other GCSEs, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above. Some subjects also have additional entry requirements.

All students are to choose 3 subjects from 3 different blocks. Further Mathematics may be taken as a fourth choice.

LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATIONS

Subjects have individual entry requirements.

Students only need to apply for either Bricklaying or Hairdressing.

VTCT LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN'S HIARDRESSING

This course is aimed at school leavers and those wishing to have a career in the Hairdressing industry. Course Duration - One year.

Course Content/Units

Health and Safety, Working in the hairdressing industry, Client care and communication, Consultation, Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp, The art of dressing hair, Cutting women’s hair , Colour and lighten hair.

Practical work takes place in Creations Hair and Beauty Salon, a purpose built professional salon, providing a realistic working environment where treatments are performed on paying clients.

Guest lecturers from product companies, trips to professional trade exhibitions and competitions complement studies.

All students will need a salon placement throughout the duration of the course

Students will be required to carry out practical assessments ongoing throughout the course along with a final assessment for practical.

Theory is delivered and a paper exam

Progression

On successful completion of this course-

Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing

Level 3 Diploma in Media Make-up

• Good communication skills are needed with an interest in hair, beauty , fashion and care with appearance.
• Level 2 Certificate in creative hair and beauty Studies/level 1 diploma in hair and beauty an advantage.

Future Applications

Hairdresser, beauty therapist, spa therapist, colour technician, nail technician, make-up artist in film and television, barber.