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EKC Ashford College

Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hair (Evening)

EKC Ashford College

Elwick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1NN

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Level 2
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 08 September 2026
Ashford College
1 Year(s)
Part time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Learn the key skills needed to work as a qualified hairdresser in this course focusing on Women?s Hairdressing.

Course Details

You will learn the basics of the hair industry, as well as the knowledge needed to start your career in a salon. You will also develop your practical skills in the creative art of cutting and dressing women?s hair.

Our curriculum covers areas including:

  • Client consultation
  • Choosing the right shampoo
  • Effect of hair products
  • Cutting techniques
  • Colouring techniques
  • Plaiting hair

In our industry-standard salons, put your skills into practice on real clients whilst learning from experts in the field.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is done through practical observations in our salons, with one for each unit. There are also assessments using real clients and your portfolio built in the course will aid assessment.

Your next steps...

Once you finish your course, you will be ready to start in an entry-level position in the hair and beauty industry. You can also go onto further study in this area, such as a Level 3 qualification, or an Apprenticeship.


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