Hairdressing City and Guilds Level 2 - Progression Pathway to Level 3

Applications Open: Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: Friday 24th July 2026

Entry Requirements: Our general entry requirements are:-

• A Levels – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• BTEC Level 3 – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 4+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• T Level - technical course, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics.

• BTEC Level 2 – One year programme, which could lead on to further studies, with an average entry requirement at least five grade 2 or above, including English and mathematics.

How to Apply: Please apply via Kent Choices

If applying to T Level Engineering, please include a second choice set of subjects within the same application.

Summary of skills students gain by studying this subject

Students will gain a wide range of skills whilst studying this course, such as communication, time management, teamwork, social skills, literacy and numeracy, objectivity, work experience, patience, resilience, compassion, enthusiasm, building positive relationships and promoting independence in themselves.

Potential Topics that will be studied

During this course you will look at the hair industry, promoting a professional image, health and safety, communication, consultation and salon based learning. Practical skills will cover shampooing and conditioning hair, styling and finishing, plaiting and twisting, colouring and cutting.

Work based learning

Students will be expected to attend salon based learning at local salons within either hairdressing or beauty.

Assessment

Assessment will take place through a range of online open and closed book exams. Practical assessments will be completed within a commercial working salon.

Additional Course Entry Requirements

Students will need to display competence in all areas of theory and practical lessons. Creativity and flair are a benefit within this qualification.

Entry requirement grade 2 or above in English and maths.

Progression and career opportunities

Level 2 courses will be able to progress onto Level 3 (VRQ) Hairdressing.

Students can progress to a wide variety of job roles: Career opportunities include salon work, retail, theatre and television and cruise ships.