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Hairdressing & Barbering Intermediate (Level 2)

Hair & Beauty Students at Central Bedfordshire College (CBC).

Overview

Hairdressing & Barbering Intermediate (Level 2)

The VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing and Barbering will enable learners to gain the necessary practical skills and knowledge required to work in the hairdressing industry.

This course will equip you with the skills that you need to be able to cut Men’s and Women’s hair. The course will be delivered in state-of-the-art salons at Central Beds College in Dunstable. Your days at college will be spent learning from tutors that have decades of industry experience. These tutors will then supervise while you are cutting the hair of paid clients

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Course information

Need to know

Entry requirements

  • 3 GCSEs grades 9-3 OR equivalent
  • Good communication skills and prepared to carry out practical tasks on others within the group and external clients

What qualification will I gain?

Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing and Barbering.

How will I be assessed?

  • Practical assessments on “Real/ Live Clients”
  • An exam for every unit

Course content

You will study the following units:

  • Shampoo and condition hair
  • Cut women’s hair
  • Cut men’s hair
  • Styling Ladies hair
  • Dressing hair
  • Working in the hair industry
  • Client Consultation
  • Promote products and/or services
  • Health and Safety
  • Cut men’s facial hair
  • Styling men’s hair

What skills will I gain?

All skills and knowledge for the above units

Next steps

Course progression:

Level 3 Hairdressing or apprenticeships.

Career progression:

  • Hairdressing salons
  • Salon work in hotels
  • Cruise liners
  • Freelance hairdressing
  • Training

Additional information

Equipment and other costs

  • Trips: Approximately £100
  • Uniform: Approximately £30
  • Kit – Approximately £350
Available Courses
Central Bedfordshire College Dunstable Main Campus
Starts: 08/09/2025
Type: Full Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s):
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Fees:
Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Financial Support

For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

 

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.