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Hair and Beauty Skills Diploma (VRQ)

at Isle of Wight College, Newport · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma36 weeksFull time

What the college says

This course is for learners who are wanting to begin a career in hairdressing. This course introduces you into the hair and beauty sector focusing on basic hairdressing techniques alongside customer service skills and promotion of services.

What you need to get on

Minimum of three GCSEs grade 2/E or equivalent including English language

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

  • The Isle Of Wight College - Newport

    The Isle Of Wight College Medina Way, Newport, PO30 5TA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Newport

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