Overview
Women's Hairdressing Intermediate (Level 2)The VTCT Skills Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; the creative art of cutting or dressing women’s hair, how to provide effective shampooing and conditioning services, the artistic skill of colouring and lightening hair and how to provide a good consultation service for your clients.
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Course information
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Entry requirements
3 GCSEs grades 9-3 OR equivalent
Essential: A desire and interest in working on real life clients.
Desirable: Level 1 qualification in a hair and beauty related industry.
What qualification will I gain?
VTCT Skills Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing.
How will I be assessed?
- There are a variety of different assessment methods used to meet the criteria of the awarding body.
- There is a written assessment or quiz, with every unit. Some units have an external, multiple choice, exam and for the practical assessments. There are several assessed observations, with different units. These MUST be carried out on realistic clients.
Why study?
The VTCT Skills Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is the ideal starting point for anyone who wants to begin a professional career in the hairdressing industry. It combines essential foundational skills with creative, hands‑on training that prepares learners to work with real clients in real salon environments.
This qualification has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in:
- The creative art of cutting and dressing women’s hair
- Providing effective shampooing and conditioning services
- The artistic skill of colouring and lightening hair
- Delivering professional, confident client consultations
Course content
You will study the following units:
Mandatory:
- Follow Health and safety practice in the salon
- Working in the Hair Industry
- Client consultation for Hair Services
- Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- Colour and lighten hair
- Cut women’s hair
- The art of dressing hair
Optional units
- Display stock to promote sales in a salon
- Salon reception duties
- Promote products and services to clients in a salon
- Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
What skills will I gain?
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your practical skills to a high level of occupational ability to enable you to perform your own salon services.
All skills and knowledge for the above units
Next steps
Course progression:
When you have successfully completed this qualification will have the opportunity to progress to the following VTCT Skills qualifications:
NVQ qualifications:
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (Combined Hair Types)
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Chemically Treated African Type Hair
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Treating Natural African Type Hair
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering African Type Hair
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing
Progression opportunities also exist in the form of specialist VTCT Skills vocationally related qualifications:
- Level 2 Diploma in Barbering
- Level 2 Diploma in African Caribbean Hairdressing
- Level 2 Certificate in Barbering
- Level 2 Certificate in African Caribbean Hairdressing
- Level 2 Award in Wig Services
- Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- Level 2 Award in Preventing Contact Dermatitis
- Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing
- Level 3 Certificate in Perming Hair
- Level 3 Certificate in Colouring Hair
- Level 3 Certificate in Hair Extensions Services
- Level 3 Certificate in Creative Hair Design
- Level 3 Award in Cutting Women’s Hair
- Level 3 Award in Bridal Hairstyling
Career progression
This qualification may lead directly into employment in a salon as a junior stylist or to work as an independent hairdresser.
Additional information
Equipment and other costs
You will be required to have a kit. We have put a kit together and get a discount as a college. You can purchase it using the link we provide, or you can purchase it individually. This costs approximately £288.30, but may be as low as £215.91.
- Head Jog 50 Slimline Styling Brush
- DW Slimline Styling Brush
- Pro Tip 09 Lifter Comb – Metal Pins Red
- Magi cap Streaking Cap
- Head Jog 202 Tail Comb
- Head Jog 51 Styling Brush
- Ponytail Holder 4mm × 18 Black
- Head Jog C4 Carbon Cutting Comb
- Hair Tools Mist‑A‑Spray 300ml
- Hair Tools Thermo Ceramic Iron
- Standard Tint Bowl
- Standard Tint Brush
- Lady Fayre Setting Net Fine
- Head Jog 01 Paddle Brush
- Butterfly Clamps Large × 12
- Head Jog 203 Pin Tail Comb
- Bun Roll Brown
- Head Jog Klip Itz Black × 6
- Hair Tools Waving Iron 16mm
- Magnetize Cutting Collar
- Head Jog Quad Brush Set
- Head Jog Rollers Blue 20mm × 12
- Head Jog Rollers White 30mm × 12
- Head Jog Rollers Mauve 36mm × 12
- Hair Tools Eco Neck Brush
- Deluxe Training Head Clamp & Extender
- Wilma 18 inch Training Head (Brown)
- HQ 22–24 inch Training Head
- Elastic Bands Black 15mm × 300
- DW Small Canvas Holdall Bag
- Hair Tools Pins & Grips Session Kit
- Double Prong Curl Clips × 72
- DW Premium 5.5″ Scissor / Thinner Set
- Haito 4600 Black Ionic Dryer
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