Hairdressing Pathway

Entry Requirements:
age 16-19 (up to 25 with an EHCP), not on funded training/ college course
Qualification Gained:
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing OR Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing

Locations:
Cost:
FREE*

Funding:
Full for 16-19, up to 25 with an ECHP

UNLOCK A NEW CAREER WITH Central's Hairdressing Pathway

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Harness your creativity and learn the art of hair styling! Central’s Hairdressing Pathway  offers you an opportunity to develop a new skill and become ready to work in the women’s or men’s hair industry.

Immerse yourself in hairdressing and be ready for immediate entry into the industry. Our study programme involves two days a week of college study with an industry related work placement and offers the perfect opportunity to learn women’s (and even men’s) Hairdressing. No prior skill level is required! Plus, you can start immediately! So, what are you waiting for? Sign up today!

Choose between a qualification covering women’s OR women’s and men’s hairdressing.  Put your skills to work with the comprehensive one-year course that covers health and safety practices, client consultations, shampooing and conditioning treatments, cutting techniques , styling techniques , and colouring and lightening services. You’ll also learn English and maths alongside completing valuable work experience, to give you the edge in today’s competitive industry.

Immerse yourself in hairdressing and be ready for immediate entry into the industry. Our study programme involves two days a week of college study with an industry related work placement and offers the perfect opportunity to learn women’s (and even men’s) Hairdressing. No prior skill level is required! Plus, you can start immediately! So, what are you waiting for? Sign up today!

Choose between a qualification covering women’s OR women’s and men’s hairdressing.  Put your skills to work with the comprehensive one-year course that covers health and safety practices, client consultations, shampooing and conditioning treatments, cutting techniques , styling techniques , and colouring and lightening services. You’ll also learn English and maths alongside completing valuable work experience, to give you the edge in today’s competitive industry.

Entry Requirements:

This course does not require any prior skills and all GCSE grades are accepted!

Must be aged 16-19, or up to 25 with an EHCP

Must not be on any other funded training/college course

Awarding Body:
Duration:
One year.

Skills Learned:
  • Health & Safety
  • Client consultation
  • Shampoo conditioning
  • Cutting hair
  • Styling shair
  • Colouring and lightening services
Qualification Gained:
Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing OR Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing

Start Date:
Start immediately

Locations:
Cost:
FREE*

Funding:
Fully funded for learners aged 16-19, and up to 25 with an EHCP.

If you have any questions please contact us!

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