Beauty - Hairdressing VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Diploma - Whitstable Beauty School

Applications Open - 19 November 2026 at 8am

Applications Close - 5 February 2027 at 15:00 (Except Beauty L2/3).

General Entry Requirements:

Our level 3 Sixth Form entry requirements are five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 including Maths and English minimum Grade 4. However, please read the course information, which, provides specific details of course content and entry requirements.

For level 2 courses please read the course information.

Level 3 - Year 12 are expected to study the equivalent of three subjects. Chose one from blocks W/X/Y/Z. If you wish to apply to the Football Academy, please also add this.

Level 2 - just add the course required, eg beauty, hair, finance or fitness.

Timetable Blocks- Please read carefully: Level 3 Courses Please select 3 subjects one from Block W/X/Y or Z.

Additional optional qualifications such as Arts Award (Gold),Core Maths, Further Maths and the EPQ are not applied for at the Kent Choice stage further information will be provided in the 6th Form induction if you would like to undertake this course in addition to your core qualifications.

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices or through link on our website https://www.hernebayhigh.org/sixth-form/how-to-apply

Further Information: We reserve the right to withdraw courses if insufficient numbers are attracted.

Any queries, please contact 6form@hernebayhigh.org

Herne Bay High School in partnership with Whitstable Beauty School proudly delivers courses in hairdressing at Level 2 to students. Donna and Charlotte Waugh together have a combined 60 years’ experience in the industry as therapists, teachers and salon owners. Teaching is their passion, and they have an experienced team who can provide a broad range of high-quality training to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of our learners and allow them to grow in confidence.

https://whitstablebeautyschool.co.uk

Students will spend most of their time based at Whitstable Beauty School in Chestfield (98-100 FDS house, Harvey Drive, Whitstable, CT5 3QZ), but students will be enrolled at Herne Bay High School and benefit from all the aspects of attending Herne Bay High School 6th Form.

The VTCT Skills 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.

The Level 2 qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a junior hairdresser including: 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, Reception duties and plait and twisting hair.

Assessment is mainly through practical observations while carrying out hairdressing services on real clients in a commercial salon environment. You will build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills and knowledge, which is internally assessed and externally quality assured by VTCT Skills.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

Learners who achieve this qualification are eligible to become a State Registered Graduate Hairdresser (SRGH) with The Hair Council. As a junior hairdresser/stylist, learners could progress directly into employment in a variety of contexts, which include:

- commercial hairdressing salon

- independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings

- product manufacturing and training television, film, theatre and media

- armed services

- HM prison service

- cruise liners

- hospitals/care homes