City & Guilds Certificate in Hairdressing Level 1/2
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Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies
Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone
01 September 2025
A minimum of 3 GCSEs grade G or above to include: Maths/Numeracy and English/Welsh 1st Language or an appropriate Entry Level qualification.
Applicants without the minimum GCSEs will be considered based on previous experience or other qualifications.
In a nutshell
The hairdressing sector is fast moving and there will be opportunities to learn new skills during and after this interesting training programme.
This course is for you if...
... You want a career as a hairdresser
... You’re hardworking and friendly
... Hairdressing inspires you
What will I be doing?
Being a hairdresser has many benefits which qualified stylists will tell you about. If you're thinking about becoming a hairdresser, these are the top reasons to become one.
- You can be creative
- You'll meet new people, peers and clients
- Having a career in hairdressing will give you the opportunity to be flexible with your working hours
- You will be able to provide a variety of services
- It is both satisfying and rewarding
Our course is designed for people with a career interest in hairdressing and is ideal if you have little or no experience or skills in hairdressing. We will help you to develop your customer service skills when dealing with clients and employability skills for all types of jobs.
You’ll learn about:
- Client consultations
- Reception skills
- Basic cutting/basic colouring
- The art of dressing hair/hair up/blowdrying
- Creating a total look
There is an expectation that you attend work placement during the academic year either weekly or on block. This can either be organised by you or your tutors will support you to find a suitable placement.
The course is delivered through:
- Theory classes and practical workshops in a real salon environment at the college with clients
- Tutor demonstrations
- Group work
- Extra enrichment activities such as trips, visits, guest speakers and outside demonstrations.
You will be assessed via practical assessments, assignments, projects and multiple-choice online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Once complete, you’ll achieve:
What is expected of me?
Attendance and punctuality for all sessions is a major requirement of this course.
What comes next?
NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing or employment at a junior apprentice level.
- Tunic with black trousers and black shoes must be worn in salons
- Hair must be styled
- No piercings: only a wedding ring is allowed to be worn in the salon
As a condition of your place on this course, you will be expected to purchase the appropriate kit, from our approved supplier, costing approximately £192 subject to review/inflationary price increase.
To reflect industry expectations, you will be required to wear a Coleg Gwent salon uniform which is to be ordered from our approved supplier. Details on how to order your uniform, with supplier payment options, can be obtained from your Head of School, Lecturer or Technician. The price is around £45, subject to review/inflationary price increase.
Additional costs could occur during the year for educational visits.
All costs are under review and subject to change.
Have any questions or are not sure if this is the right course for you?
Contact our Student Recruitment team