Edexcel BTEC Certificate in Hairdressing Level 2

							Edexcel BTEC Certificate in
Hairdressing Level 2
Why choose this course?                                               What are the entry requirements?
Hairdressing is a fast paced, ever changing industry that is at the   • Predicted GCSE grades of C or above in three subjects
heart of the fashion world. This course gives a great introduction      including English Language.
into the basic principals of the industry with opportunities to       • A suitable reference from your school.
progress into either hairdressing or beauty therapy.                  • Good presentation skills and the ability to communicate easily
                                                                        with people.
Achieving the BTEC Certificate in Hairdressing Level 2 is
equivalent to gaining two GCSEs at grade B.                           How is my work assessed?
As well as studying towards the qualification, the course will        All the assessment is continual and carried out in College via
include an overview of different aspects of the hairdressing and      assignments. One unit (Health and Safety) is set externally.
beauty therapy industry as a whole.
                                                                      Progression from this qualification could be onto an NVQ
What will I study?                                                    (National Vocational Qualification) in hairdressing, where the work
                                                                      completed can contribute to NVQ assessments. This could either
This qualification comprises of four units:                           be full-time or via the apprenticeship programme.

Introduction to styling - consulting with clients to assess their     Some of the generic units would also be able to be mapped to a
requirements, assessing hair disorders, shampooing skills,            beauty therapy NVQ.
product knowledge and blow drying a range of hair lengths and
types.                                                                Who can give me more information?
Introduction to colouring – assisting others in the colouring         Head of School for Hairdressing – Alison Knapman
process, coupled with testing hair and ensuring good record           01452 563666
keeping.

Health and safety – learning how to ensure the environment you
are working in is safe and hygienic, coupled with looking at the
legislation that affects the hairdressing industry.

Salon reception duties – this unit focuses on customer service
skills and learning how to deal with customers. This includes
booking appointments, handling money and meeting and
greeting clients.

What will this involve?
Each unit you study will comprise of approximately 50% practical
and 50% theory work. You will need to complete assignments
for each unit as well as working practically in one of our fully
equipped salons.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside others in fully
operational salons that are open to the public and run as a
commercial business.
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