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Certificate in Hairdressing

at Cornwall College, St. Austell · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate34 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

This practical City & Guilds qualification is ideal for anyone looking to begin a career in hairdressing. You will develop professional salon skills through classroom learning, practical workshops and valuable commercial experience in our KOKO college salons and spas, building the confidence employers are looking for.

What you need to get on

• Have a keen interest in hairdressing • Demonstrate good communication and customer service skills • Have a good level of English and Maths, or be willing to work towards their development • Attend an interview and/or initial assessment • Commitment to study

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Cornwall College St Austell

    Tregonissey Road, PL25 4DJ

    EveningClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 15 September 2026

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