ICTQual Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals – Hairdressing
This qualification develops practical and theoretical hairdressing skills, including consultation, shampooing, cutting, colouring, and styling. Learners gain occupational competence for salon employment or further advanced study within the hairdressing industry.
Course Features
This qualification combines structured theoretical knowledge with extensive practical salon-based training to build professional competence in hairdressing services.
- Ofqual-regulated Level 2 qualification
- Blended theoretical and practical training
- Mandatory salon-based core units
- Optional specialist hairdressing units
- Industry-relevant technical skills development
- Progression to Level 3 hair qualifications
About This Course
The ICTQual Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals – Hairdressing is designed to prepare learners for entry-level employment in the hairdressing industry. It provides a structured pathway into professional salon work by developing core competencies in client consultation, shampooing, cutting, colouring, and finishing hair services.
Develops professional salon competence in hairdressing services
Covers consultation, cutting, colouring, and styling techniques
Aligns with industry occupational standards
Combines practical salon training with theoretical knowledge
Builds confidence in working with different hair types
Supports progression into Level 3 hairdressing qualifications and employment
What You'll Learn
This course equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to perform professional hairdressing services in a salon environment.
Work safely and professionally within a salon environment
Carry out client consultations and identify hair needs
Shampoo, condition, and treat hair and scalp effectively
Cut hair using hairdressing techniques
Style and finish hair to achieve salon-standard results
Apply colouring and lightening techniques safely and effectively
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is intended for learners who want to begin a career in professional hairdressing or develop foundational salon skills for employment or further study.
Beginners seeking entry into the hairdressing industry
School leavers aged 16 and above
Aspiring salon assistants or junior stylists
Individuals seeking formal vocational hair qualifications
Learners progressing from basic beauty or grooming courses
Career changers entering the hair and beauty sector
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals – Hairdressing course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Carrying Out Client Consultation as a Hair Professional
Shampooing, Conditioning and Treating Hair
Cutting Hair Using Hairdressing Techniques
Styling and Finishing Hair Using Hairdressing Techniques
Colouring and Lightening Hair
Perm and Neutralise Hair
Permanently Relax Hair
Providing Hair Extension Services
Course Requirements
Learners should meet minimum entry expectations suitable for vocational training and demonstrate readiness for practical salon-based learning.
Minimum age 16 years
Basic literacy and communication skills
Assessments
Assessment is competency-based and designed to evaluate both practical ability and underpinning theoretical knowledge in real or simulated salon environments.
Practical observation in salon settings
Portfolio of evidence
Written or online knowledge assessments
Tutor-led professional assessment of competence
Progression
Successful completion of this qualification supports progression into advanced study or employment within the hairdressing sector.
ICTQual Level 3 Diploma for Hair Professionals
Employment as junior stylist or salon assistant
Specialist hairdressing short courses
Advanced colouring, cutting, and styling qualifications
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