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Hair Techniques - Level 2 (Part-Time) (Year 1)

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Newcastle College Hair And Beauty 14
  • Length 5 hours per week for 25 weeks
  • Study Part-Time
  • Location Rye Hill Campus
  • Price Cat A: Free; Cat B: £528; Cat C: £1,267 Course Cost Categories

Qualification Gained

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Hair Techniques

Levels Explained

More about the course

Do you love to experiment with new looks and hairstyles? Do you like the idea of working with people and helping them to express themselves with their hair?

This part-time Hair Techniques course will help you to develop all of the essential skills and techniques you will need for cutting and styling hair.

You will practice on real clients using industry standard tools and products, and learn from expert tutors in industry standard facilities.

As part of your course you will learn about all of the opportunities available to you in the sector and take part in masterclasses from experts such as Revlon.

Once you have completed this course, you can progress onto Hairdressing - Level 2 (Part-Time) (Year 2).

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What can I do with a qualification in Hair and Beauty

Daily tasks:

  • Ensures custody of all cash receipts and organises regular stock checks.
  • Recruits, supervises and trains staff.
  • Determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
  • Advises on the facilities available and promotes publicity in relation to shows, games, races, new theme parks, etc..
  • Keeps abreast of new trends and developments in recreational activities and arranges exhibitions, theatrical productions, concerts, demonstrations etc..
  • Ensures that facilities are kept clean and in good condition and that appropriate health and safety requirements are adhered to.
  • Organises timetable of activities/schedule of programmes.

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Daily tasks:

  • Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.
  • Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products.
  • Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met.
  • Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy.
  • Ensures clients.
  • Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems.
  • Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff.
  • Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.

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Daily tasks:

  • Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
  • Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
  • Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
  • Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
  • Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
  • Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
  • Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
  • Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
  • Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.

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What can I do with a qualification in Hair and Beauty

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