City & Guilds
Level 2
QN: 600/5151/6
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Women's and Men's Hairdressing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 775 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
775 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Client consultation for hair services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to consult and advise clients
- know the characteristics of the hair
2
Colour and lighten hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for colouring hair
- Be able to provide a colouring service
3
Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an image
- Be able to create an image
4
Cut facial hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for cutting facial hair services
- Be able to provide a cutting service
5
Cut men’s hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for cutting service
- Be able to provide a cutting service
6
Cut women's hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for cutting hair
- Be able to provide a cutting service
7
Display stock to promote sales in a salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the display area
- Be able to maintain and dismantle the display area
8
Follow health and safety practice in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain health, safety and security practices
- Be able to follow emergency procedures
9
Perm and neutralise hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to perm and neutralise hair
- Be able to perm and neutralise hair
10
Plaiting and Twisting Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic plaiting and twisting hair
- Be able to carry out basic hair plaiting and twisting techniques
11
Promote products and services to clients in a salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to promote products and services to the client
12
Provide scalp massage services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to provide scalp massage services
- Be able to carry out scalp massage services
13
Relax African type hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare African type hair for relaxing
- Be able to relax and normalise hair
14
Salon reception duties
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out reception duties
- Be able to book appointments
- Be able to deal with payments
15
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- Be able to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
16
Style and finish African type hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to style and finish African type hair
- Be able to style African type hair using blow dry techniques and heated and thermal equipment
17
Styling Men's Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for styling for men
- Be able to provide styling for men
18
The Art of Dressing Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for Dressing Hair
- Be able to provide a Dressing Hair Service
19
Working in the hair industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to describe the key characteristics of the hair industry
- Be able to describe working practices in the hair industry
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/5151/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2012