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This course is suited to students interested in developing their existing hairdressing skills. Students will be trained in a realistic working environment in the college’s state of art salons. Students will experience the normal day to day running of a hairdressing salon and will engage with customers. This will ensure students are ready to begin an exciting journey within this creative industry. This course will open various pathways for progression.
Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon,Consultation support for colleagues on hair services ,Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques ,Colour hair to create a variety of looks ,Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks andBridal hair
Not applicable
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or equivalent. Applications are welcome from students without formal qualifications but have been working in the industry for more than three years. These students will be invited to undertake a practical test to demonstrate level 2 competence.
A combination of practical observations and on-line theory tests are used to assess this qualification.
This qualification can lead to employment within the hairdressing industry and progression to a Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing, Level 2/3 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up or Level 4 unit in Hair Colour Correction.
This course is delivered in one year. Students will be required to purchase a uniform and kit upon commencement of the programme.
P3484EP10A
Session Code
1 Year(s)
Duration
Further Education
Mode of Study
8
Hours per Week
32
Number of Weeks
Interview Required
25/26
Academic Year
15/09/2025
Start Date
09:00-17:00
Time
Monday
Day/s
Susan.Doyle@swc.ac.uk
Coordinator(s)
Total Annual Fee £612.00
Total Concessionary Fee £382.00
Fees Payable Each Year
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P3484OP10A
Emma.McCarron@swc.ac.uk
P3484DP10A
16/09/2025
Tuesday
Paula.Hurson@swc.ac.uk
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