About this Course

The main aim of the ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing is to enable student to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide hairdressing services.

Course Structure 

The ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing is comprised of 13 modules:

• Shampoo and Condition the Hair and Scalp
• Cut Women's Hair
• The Art of Dressing Hair
• Colour and Lighten Hair
• Client Consultation for Hair Services
• Follow Health and Safety Practice in the Salon
• Salon Reception Duties
• Display Stock to Promote Sales in a Salon
• Working in the Hair Industry
• Perm and Neutralise Hair
• Create an Image Based on a Theme within the Hair and Beauty Sector
• Provide Scalp Massage Services
• Working with others in the Hair and Beauty Sector

While on the course, you will take part in practical session working on blocks (mannequin heads) and later on will begin supervised practice with live models in the Classic Practical Area, applying what you have learnt in a fully equipped salon-school environment. Theory lessons that come alongside are conducted in the Lecture room.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Prepare for dressing hair
  
• Provide a dressing hair service
  
• Maintain health, safety and security practices
  
• Follow emergency procedures
  
• Consult and advise clients
  
• Know the characteristics of the hair
  
• Prepare to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
  
• Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
  
• Prepare for cutting hair
  
• Provide a cutting service
  
• Prepare for colouring hair
  
• Provide a colouring service
  
• Carry out reception duties
  
• Book appointments
  
• Deal with payments
  
• Describe the key characteristics of the hair industry
  
• Describe working practices in the hair industry
  
• Prepare the display area
  
• Maintain and dismantle the display area
  
• Prepare to perm and neutralise hair
  
• Perm and neutralise hair
  
• Work with clients and colleagues in a salon
  
• Plan an image
  
• Create an image
  

Course Intake 

Course commences first Monday of every month.

Course Entry Requirement

Minimum of 5 G.C.S.E. credits (grades A*- C) or its equivalent or

Completed ITEC Entry Level Certificate courses or

Minimum 1 year salon experience as a Salon Assistant

Graduation Requirement 

Students are required to meet the following criteria in order to graduate and obtain their relevant diploma:

• Must complete all 13 modules with at least 80% (90% for International students) in attendance
  
• Able to perform all 1 practical assessment of shampoo, blow, cut and colour on live model
  
• Complete 6 project assignments
  
• Complete 5 MCQ assignments
  
• Must achieve at least 80% in terms of live model requirement
  

Progression 

At the end of the course, you will be able to use the knowledge and skill learned to enter the industry as a Junior Stylist or you can choose to progress on to ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing (leading to ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing certification) and take your place in the industry as a Qualified Stylist.

Course Awards 

Upon meeting all School Graduation requirements and passing the ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing, you will be awarded the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing, by ITEC. In addition, you will also receive the Kimage Certificate upon passing the ITEC Examination.

Training Hours 

532 hours

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