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Hairdressing - Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

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 a career in the hairdressing industry. This course will enable you to work either employed or self-employed as a junior hair stylist.

What you need to get on

Minimum of four GCSEs grade 3/D or equivalent including English language and Maths For progressing students, a minimum of Level 1 course in your chosen subject at Merit or above and English language and Maths at level 2. Progressing students without English or Maths at GCSE grade 4/C will be required to study these as part of their programme of 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

  • 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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