Hairdressing

ICTQual Level 2 Certificate in Set, Style, and Finish Hair Services

This qualification develops essential professional skills in setting, styling, and finishing hair. Learners gain practical competence in client consultation, hair setting, blow-drying, and finishing techniques to industry standards for salon-based hairdressing services.

Awarding body ICTQual AB
Level Level 2
A group of people in a salon setting practice hair styling on mannequins, part of the ICTQual Level 2 Certificate in Set, Style, and Finish Hair Services.

Course Features

This qualification provides structured vocational training designed to build core salon competencies in hair setting, styling, and finishing, aligned with industry standards.

  • Practical salon-based hair styling training
  • Industry-standard health and safety integration
  • Client consultation skill development
  • Professional blow-dry and finishing techniques
  • Hair setting and dressing methods
  • Assessment through practical and theoretical evaluation

About This Course

The ICTQual Level 2 Certificate in Set, Style, and Finish Hair Services is a vocational qualification designed to prepare learners for entry-level roles in the hairdressing and beauty industry. It focuses on developing the essential technical and professional skills required to create, maintain, and finish a variety of hairstyles to a high standard in a salon environment. This qualification is structured to combine theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring learners understand both the principles and techniques behind professional styling. Core areas include health and safety, client consultation, hair setting, blow-drying, and finishing techniques that meet client expectations and industry requirements. By completing this course, learners build a strong foundation for working in salons, freelance styling, or further specialist training. The qualification supports progression within the hairdressing sector and enhances employability in a competitive beauty industry.

  • Development of professional salon styling techniques

  • Understanding of hair types, tools, and products

  • Application of safe working practices in salons

  • Ability to perform client consultations effectively

  • Creation of long-lasting professional hairstyles

  • Preparation for advanced hairdressing qualifications

What You'll Learn

This course equips learners with essential skills to deliver professional hair setting, styling, and finishing services in real salon environments.

  • Apply health, safety, and hygiene practices in hairdressing environments

  • Conduct professional client consultations to identify styling needs

  • Perform hair setting techniques for different styles and occasions

  • Execute professional blow-drying techniques for varied finishes

  • Apply finishing products and methods for long-lasting results

  • Adapt styling techniques to different hair types and conditions

Who Should Attend?

This qualification is designed for individuals who want to begin or develop a career in hairdressing and professional hair styling services.

  • Aspiring hair stylists entering the beauty industry

  • Beginners seeking foundational salon skills

  • Junior salon assistants and apprentices

  • Freelance stylists offering event-based services

  • Individuals progressing from basic beauty training

  • Learners preparing for advanced hairdressing qualifications

Course Content

Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 2 Certificate in Set, Style, and Finish Hair Services course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.

Advanced Health, Safety, and Hygiene Practices in Hairdressing

1
Apply salon health, safety, and hygiene standards
2
Identify workplace hazards and maintain safe environments
3
Sanitize, disinfect, and maintain professional tools and equipment
4
Comply with professional salon regulations and standards

Expert Client Consultation and Personalized Service Delivery

Hair Setting Techniques for Professional Styling

Professional Blow-Dry Techniques for Styling and Finishing

Finishing Techniques for Flawless Hair Results

Course Requirements

This course has accessible entry requirements suitable for beginners, focusing on interest and readiness to learn practical salon skills.

  • Minimum age requirement of 16 years

  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills recommended

Assessments

Learners are assessed through a combination of practical demonstrations and theoretical knowledge checks aligned with vocational standards.

  • Practical assessment of styling and finishing techniques

  • Written or knowledge-based assessments

  • Client consultation performance evaluation

  • Multiple-choice question (MCQ) tests

Progression

This qualification provides a pathway to further study and career development in the hairdressing and beauty sector.

  • ICTQual Level 3 Hairdressing qualifications

  • Specialist hair styling or finishing courses

  • Salon stylist or freelance hairstylist roles

  • Apprenticeship opportunities in salons

Apply Now For This Course

Fill out the application form below to enroll in ICTQual Level 2 Certificate in Set, Style, and Finish Hair Services. Our team will review your application and contact you shortly with enrollment details.

Awarding BodyICTQual AB
LevelLevel 2
Course CategoryHairdressing
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