VTCT Skills
    Level 2
    QN: 610/4472/6
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    VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Men’s Hair

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 349 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    349 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Advise and consult with clients for hair services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to consult with and advise clients
    • Understand the relevant policies and procedures when carrying out consultation services
    • Understand the science of hair, skin and scalp
    2

    Cut facial hair to shape

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to cut facial hair into shape using basic techniques
    • Know how health and safety policies and procedures affect cutting facial hair to shape services
    • Understand the factors that may influence cutting facial hair to shape services
    • Understand the products, tools, equipment and techniques used for cutting facial hair to shape
    3

    Cut men’s hair using a variety of techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to cut men’s hair using basic techniques
    • Know how health and safety policies and procedures affect men’s cutting services
    • Understand the factors that influence men’s cutting services
    • Understand the tools, equipment, products and techniques used for cutting men’s hair services
    4

    Provide outlines and detailing in hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to create basic outlines and detailing in hair
    • Know how health and safety policies and procedures affect creating basic outlines and detailing in hair
    • Understand the factors that influence creating basic outlines and detailing in hair
    • Understand the products, tools, equipment and techniques used to create basic outlines and detailing in hair
    5

    Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
    • Know how health and safety policies and procedures affect shampooing, conditioning and scalp treatment services
    • Understand the science of shampooing, conditioning and scalp treatments
    • Understand the products and techniques used in shampooing, conditioning and scalp treatments
    6

    Style and finish men’s hair using a variety of techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to dry and finish men’s hair
    • Know how health and safety affects dry and finish men’s hair services
    • Know the factors that may influence dry and finish men’s hair services
    • Understand the science of dry and finish men’s hair services
    • Understand the products, tools, equipment and techniques used to dry and finish men’s hair

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/4472/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2024