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Hairdressing

Course Code: DWMF
  • Level: 2
  • Qualification: Diploma
  • Awarding body: City & Guilds (C&G)
  • Duration: One year
  • Course type: Full-time
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: Three days a week

What's it all about?

This course is designed for those who work in, or wish to pursue, a career in the vibrant and creative hairdressing industry. You will develop a range of essential foundation practical skills and theoretical knowledge, preparing you for employment or further training.

Course information

You will study a range of core hairdressing topics, including:

  • shampooing and conditioning the hair and scalp
  • cutting women’s hair
  • colouring and lightening hair
  • styling and dressing hair
  • creative design
  • perming
  • working safely in the hairdressing industry 
  • professional communication techniques. 

To be successful on this course, you must have a grade 3 or above in GCSE English and maths, along with one of the following:

  • a GCSE (grade 3 or above) in one other subject
  • an equivalent qualification 
  • a level 1 qualification in Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Industry.
     

You will be assessed through a combination of written exams and practical assessments.

Upon successful completion, you can progress to one of the following courses:

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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Future careers

What you could earn:

Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors

£49,422.81

Potential salary

£13,933.04

Entry level salary

£27,775.32

Average salary

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