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Hairdressing

  • 202 Follow health and safety practice in the salon
  • 203 Client consultation for hair services
  • 204 Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
  • 205 Promote products and services to clients in a salon
  • 206 Cut women's hair
  • 207 Colour and lighten hair
  • 210 Cut men’s hair
  • 208 Perm and neutralise hair
  • 212 Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector"
  • Who is the course for?

    This qualification is for those interested in a career in hairdressing. If you pursue a diploma in Hairdressing, you'll learn the skills to succeed in your area - for example, women's hairdressing, barbering or colouring.
    The diploma covers a wide range of skills from shampooing, styling and dressing to cutting in Women's and Men's hair.
    You learn within HRUC through practical sessions, group discussions or assignments. You'll have access to a realistic hairdressing environment where you'll practise and demonstrate your skills.

    You will be assessed by your tutors by using assignments, practical hairdressing tasks and online tests.
    To achieve the diploma, you will complete a number of core and optional units.

  • Study methods

    Practical assessments and theory via online exams.

  • How is the course assessed?

    In practical classes on live models and also online exams.

  • More information

    Min 3 or 4 days a week attendanceis a requirement to pass the course.

  • Where Next – Job Opportunities

    This qualification gives you the foundations to begin a career in hairdressing or barbering, or to advance in your career by gaining new skills.

  • Where Next – Further Studies

    Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Hairdressing
    Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians

  • How to apply

    To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

    OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
    When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.

Course starting Sep 2024

Starts 2 September 2024

Duration 1 Year(s)

Location Hayes Campus

Days/Time Monday-Friday
09:00 - 17:00

Course starting Sep 2025

Starts 2 September 2025

Duration 1 Year(s)

Location Hayes Campus

Days/Time Monday-Friday
09:00 - 17:00