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Hairdressing Level 2

Knole Academy

Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE

Course Provider Certificate
Level 2
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027
Knole Academy
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
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Application Instructions

Applications Open - 1st November 2026

Applications Close - 12th February 2027

Entry Requirements - Please refer to the Sixth Form Course Directory via the website www.knoleacademy.org

Option blocks and detailed subject information can be found in our course directory on our website www.knoleacademy.org

How to Apply - Via Kent Choices https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login

Level 3 Courses - select a minimum of 3 courses to study

Level 2 Courses - select 1 course only as each course is studied on a full time basis.


Course Summary

This qualification is designed for learners wishing to gain work ready, foundation skills and knowledge in hairdressing. It is a full time course

Students are expected to adhere to the salon dress code; details will be given on admission. Specialist equipment will be required - this can be purchased through the school or independently but will total approximately £200. Students over the age of nineteen at the start of the course will also be required to pay additional course entry fees (please ask for more details).

For health and safety reasons, students must be able to work independently in the professional environment in order to be able to access this course.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed to assess their interest and passion for hairdressing. They must be of smart appearance and have good interpersonal skills



Course Details

Learners must achieve all nine mandatory units (46 credits).

Mandatory units

• 201 Working in the hair industry
• 202 Follow health and safety in the salon
• 203 Client consultation for hair services
• 204 Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
• 205 Promote products and services to clients in a salon
• 206 Cut Women’s hair
• 207 Colour and Lighten hair
• 208 Perm and neutralise hair
• 209 The Art of Dressing hair

Learners must achieve 8 credits from the optional units.

Optional units:
• 212 Create an Image Based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
• 213 Display Stock to promote sales in salon
• 215 Scalp Massage
• 216 Salon Reception Duties

The candidate must prove ’Employer Engagement’ during their course in order to gain certification.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Summative assessment is through a combination of online theory exams and practical assessments. A variety of assessment methods are used formatively to check the students' readiness for summative assessment

Entry requirements

Minimum of three or more qualifications at grade 5-3, including English, Maths and Science. Suitable applicants will be interviewed to assess their interest and passion for hairdressing. They must be of smart appearance and have good interpersonal skills.


Your next steps...

See Careers Leader for more information.

Future courses and possible careers:

  • Upon successful completion of this qualification, student can progress onto a Level 3 Technical Diploma in Hairdressing, Technical qualifications in Barbering or an apprenticeship
  • Employment in a salon as a junior stylist

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