VTCT LEVEL 2 NVQ Diploma
in Hairdressing
What does this qualification cover?
The NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing qualification is based on the national occupational standards for hairdressing and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a hairdresser/stylist. Your qualification is split into 9 units. Learners must achieve all units. The units are as follows:
- Advise and consult with clients
- Set and dress hair
- Style and finish hair
- Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
- Cut hair using basic techniques
- Colour and lighten hair
- Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
- Perm Hair
- A choice between Plait and twist hair or Cut men’s hairstyles
Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety.
Beginners Hairdressing (Year 1)
| Certification | VTCT NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing |
| Internationally recognised | YES |
| Duration | 10 months |
| Days & times | Morning classes – Mon – Thur, 9am – 1pm |
| or | |
| Afternoon classes – Mon – Thur 2pm – 6pm | |
| Entry requirements | No experience required. Min age 16 years. |
Advanced Hairdressing (Year 2)
| Certification | VTCT NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing |
| Internationally recognised | YES |
| Duration | 10 months |
| Days & times | Morning classes – Mon – Thur, 9am – 1pm |
| or | |
| Afternoon classes – Mon – Thur 2pm – 6pm | |
| Entry requirements | Must have NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or equivalent. Minimum age of 16 years. |
Barbering
| Certification | VTCT NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Barbering |
| Internationally recognised | YES |
| Duration | 10 months |
| Days & times | Morning classes – Mon – Thur, 9am – 1pm |
| or | |
| Afternoon classes – Mon – Thur 2pm – 6pm | |
| Entry requirements | Must have NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or equivalent. Minimum age of 16 years. |
Short Courses
SHAVING
This short course covers all the practical steps in providing shaving services. This includes using a hot towel and steamer, product application, and use of cutthroat razor.
| Certification | Revolution Academy Certificate in Shaving Services |
| Duration | 8 hours |
| Entry requirements | None |
WOMENS CUTTING – THE BASICS
This course covers the four basic cuts that form the basis of every haircut. These are; the basic one length cut, short graduation, long graduation and uniform layers.
| Certification | Revolution Academy Certificate in Basic Cutting Techniques |
| Duration | 8 days |
| Entry requirements | None |
CREATIVE HAIR STYLING
This course covers the basic hair up techniques which form the basis of some of the most creative hair styles. This is the ideal course for you if you are looking to go into wedding hair styling.
| Certification | Revolution Academy Certificate in Creative Hair Styling |
| Duration | 8 days |
| Entry requirements | None |