Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty

The Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty is designed for individuals looking to build foundational skills in the hairdressing or beauty industry. This qualification covers key techniques such as basic cutting, styling and colouring along with many other beauty treatments. It also includes essential knowledge of health and safety, client consultation and professional salon practices.

Your study programme will consist of: 

• Your chosen technical qualification
• GCSE English and maths if you are yet to achieve a grade 4 or above
• Personal Development sessions which focus on developing work-ready skills (such as CV writing), independent life skills (such as money management) and personal, social and professional growth. 
• Work experience or industry placement (course dependent)

To find out more about GCSE English and maths, personal development and work experience, take a look at our Employability page.

The minimum entry requirements for this course includes GCSE English or maths (grade 0-3), or a Level 1 Functional Skills. Those who do not achieve a grade 4 in English or maths will be required to study this alongside their course.

• Explore industry techniques and career opportunities
• Understand your pathways into the industry
• Develop your knowledge on health and safety practices
• Learn about employee rights and key legislation that affects working in the hair industry
• Accurately consult and advise clients on treatments and hair services
• Build your knowledge of factors that can limit or prevent different treatments
• Explore a range of shampooing and conditioning techniques based on different hair types
• Develop your knowledge of hair and scalp conditions and their causes
• Follow safe and hygienic work practices
• Develop your professional communication skills in salon environments

Our hair and beauty students benefit from our professional training salons, located in Weybridge and Ashford. In Weybridge the salon is an integral part of the college community and in Ashford the salon has a prime, High Street location, both of which are open to the public and offer a professional training environment for students to develop the skills they need for the industry.

There is also a work based element of this course which will prepare you for employment in the industry. You will also have the opportunity to take part in hair and beauty competitions. All students are expected to wear the salon’s uniform and present themselves in a professional manner.

Students are required to purchase and wear the salon’s uniform. Upon enrolment, you will be advised on how and where to purchase any uniform you may need. Students are also allocated a certain amount of free printing,  after which a small fee will be incurred. You can purchase more printing credits on our online store, which can be found here.

Upon successful completion of the level 2 certificate in hair and beauty, students can internally progress onto either the Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing.