Qualification Number 601/5886/4
Minimum entry age 19
Guided Learning Hours 561
Qualification Objective
The purpose of the VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing qualification is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to be a junior hairdresser/stylist. This qualification is based on the Level 2 Hairdressing National
Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK’s leading professional hairdressing associations (The Hair Council and National Hairdressing Federation) as being fit for purpose to prepare you for a career as a junior
hairdresser/stylist.
This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and has both mandatory and optional units for you to achieve. The mandatory units are style and finish hair, set and dress hair, cut hair using basic techniques, colour and lighten hair, advise and consult with clients, shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp, develop and maintain your effectiveness at work.
The optional section of this qualification allows you to choose units you would like to study, depending upon your chosen career pathway as a junior hairdresser/stylist and include removal of hair extensions, relaxing hair, perm and neutralise hair, plait and twist hair, temporarily attach hair to enhance a style, salon reception
duties and cut men’s hairstyles.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
The qualification is made up of seven mandatory, and a selection of optional, units:
• Unit 1 Style and finish hair
• Unit 2 Set and dress hair
• Unit 3 Cut hair using basic techniques
• Unit 4 Colour and lighten hair
• Unit 5 Advise and consult with clients
• Unit 6 Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
• Unit 7 Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
How is it assessed?
This qualification is assessed via an internally assessed and externally verified portfolio of evidence.
Funding for our qualifications
This qualification is available fully funded under the Adult Skills Fund stream and is free to the candidate.