Hairdressing (Hairdressing&Barbering) - Level 2 - Tonbridge

North Kent College

Oakfield Lane, DARTFORD, DA1 2JT

National Diploma (BTEC)

Level 2

Available start dates

Monday, 08 September 2025

North Kent College Tonbridge

1 Year(s)

Full time

Not applicable

Low Availability

Application Instructions

Applications Open - 26th September 2025

Applications Close - 14th August 2026 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

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Course Summary

Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You will be assessed using a variety of methods including observation, oral questioning, written questioning, online exams and assignment work.

Approximately 16 online exams Approximately 56 practical performance observations.

Course Details

North Kent College is proud to be one of only seven partner colleges working with Lee Stafford Education, offering students a unique opportunity to train under a programme developed by Lee Stafford himself in collaboration with Further Education specialists.

This is more than a celebrity endorsement. The Lee Stafford Academy delivers a cutting-edge curriculum designed to inspire and elevate aspiring hair professionals. Students and staff alike benefit from exclusive training in Lee Staffords signature "recipes"—21 step-by-step guides covering foundational techniques in cutting, styling, colouring, and perming. These recipes reflect real-world salon practices.

VTCT Skills iTec Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing and Barbering is a qualification that has been specifically designed to provide the essential practical skills and knowledge for a career in hairdressing and barbering. This qualification covers core skills like cutting, shampooing, styling, and finishing hair for both men and women, and includes units on health and safety in a salon environment.

Units include:

Client consultation for hair services Follow health and safety practice in the salon Promote products and services to clients in a salon Salon reception duties Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp The art of dressing hair Cut women's hair Styling men's hair Cut men's hair Cut facial hair Colour and lighten hair The art of colouring hair Perm and neutralise hair

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You will be assessed using a variety of methods including observation, oral questioning, written questioning, online exams and assignment work.

Approximately 16 online exams Approximately 56 practical performance observations.

Entry requirements

A genuine interest in the hairdressing industry. A satisfactory school report to include evidence of attendance above 85% and good behaviour and attitude. Completion of GCSEs and an achievement of 3 GCSEs grade 3 or above. Must include English and Maths or equivalent functional skills qualification in English & Maths. Your enrolment is also subject to a successful interview, written task and completion of a practical skills assessment during taster days.

Your next steps...

Achieving the Level 2 Hairdressing and Barbering qualification opens the door to a wide range of exciting career paths and further study options. With industry-ready experience, students may choose to:

Progress to further development of skills and knowledge

Enrol onto Level 3 Hairdressing to learn advanced hair techniques

Launch a career as a qualified junior stylist, working in salons or freelance. Expand into related industries, such as Beauty Therapy or Make-Up Artistry, by enrolling in complementary programmes.

This qualification provides a strong foundation for both employment and further education, supporting a lifelong career in the dynamic and creative world of hairdressing.

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