Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Hairdressing

This programme is designed to prepare you for work as a junior stylist in fashionable hairdressing salons. One of the entry requirements for this course is to be employed in a Hairdressing Salon.

P10179

Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Full-Time

Further Education

Hairdressing

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn.

Why Study This Course

Ideal for those students who have left school following completion of GCSEs, this course will allow you to study your Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing whilst working in a salon. You will study in college for one full day or two half days a week, where you will learn the skills and underpinning knowledge to develop your hairdressing career.

The course has a hands-on approach, where students will gain experience in the college hairdressing salons of Shadeka and Revive. During your time at the college you will learn all aspects of hairdressing from styling to colouring and cutting, and the skills to communicate and work safely in the salon.

A key feature of delivery of apprenticeship is that learners are employed by salons and work out in industry, enabling them to further develop their skills, knowledge and ability to provide a range of hairdressing services.

This course prepares you for further study and/or employment as a trainee hairstylist within a salon.

Course Overview

The course is a two year programme which is delivered on campus 7hrs per week over one or two days.

Participants will achieve the following key elements:

A level 2 Diploma in hairdressing.
A level 2 award in employment rights and responsibilities.
Literacy, Numeracy and ICT at level 2 (if required)

This course requires learners to have a minimum of 21 hours per week employment in a salon.

A kit and uniform is required for the course, lecturers will give details of both at interview.

You will need:

to be 16 years of age by end of June
to have secured employment (min 21hrs, inclusive of College hours) within the industry (a hairdressing salon)
5 GCSE's including at least Grade F in English and Maths. However to help you succeed on the course it is preferable if you have a minimum of Grade D in Maths and English

You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT if you do not have a GCSE grade C or L2 Essential Skills in English, Maths and ICT.

You will have to complete an employability qualification: Rights and Responsibilities in the Work Place.

Further details on the Apprenticeship route are available from our Training Organisation. This course requires an interview and skills test.

Modules include:

Consultation, assess, plan and prepare for hairdressing/barbering services
Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
Set, style and dress hair
Cut and clipper hair using hairdressing techniques
Implement and maintain safe, hygienic and effective working practices.
Colour and lighten hair.
Dry, style and finish hair using techniques.
Instruct and advise on products and services.

You will get experience in a real salon environment at the College, which is open to the public and your salon placement.

Assessments will be carried out on paying clients.

Successful completion will allow you to progress to the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Hairdressing.

Alternatively go to work directly into this industry.

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn.

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Available Sessions

Title	Campus	Start	Spaces
Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Hairdressing Y10179BF1A-25/26-FT	Bangor	01/09/2025	5	More Info
Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Hairdressing Y10179DF1A-25/26-FT	Downpatrick	01/09/2025	3	More Info
Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Hairdressing Y10179LF1A-25/26-FT	Lisburn	01/09/2025	14	More Info
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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