VTCT NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Hairdressing - Colour Hut Academy, Upminster
VTCT NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Hairdressing at Colour Hut Academy, Upminster. 18 weeks, government-accredited, funding may be available. £2,850. Enrol today.
Course Summary - At a Glance
Location: 157 St Mary's Lane, Upminster, Essex RM14 3B
Duration: 18 weeks per level - 1 day theory + 1 day optional practice per week
Price: £2,850 per level
Format: Government-accredited diploma, individually structured training
Government funding may be available -
see eligibility details
Awarding body: VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust)
About the NVQ Programme
Colour Hut Academy's VTCT NVQ in Hairdressing is a nationally accredited, government-approved qualification — the recognised professional standard for hairdressers working in the UK. Completing an NVQ in Hairdressing at ColourHut Academy gives you the practical experience and certification required to work in any professional salon.
The programme runs over 18 weeks per level. Students attend one day per week for theory and one day per week for practice (the practice day is optional, allowing for combined work and study). This flexible structure makes it possible to train while working part-time or managing other commitments.
At Colour Hut Academy, every NVQ student is taken through their training individually. The course structure is shaped by your ongoing performance rather than a fixed group pace. A training outline is established at the start of the programme which sets completion targets and allows both the student and the educator to monitor progress clearly.
NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing - £2,850
NVQ Level 2 is the foundation qualification for professional hairdressing. It covers the core services that form the backbone of any salon role.
Level 2 covers:
- Salon reception duties and client communication
- Basin services and product knowledge
- General salon operations and hygiene
- Hair colouring techniques
- Styling and finishing
- Women's haircutting
- Braiding and hair-ups
NVQ Level 2 requires no prior hairdressing qualification. It is the standard entry point for anyone pursuing a career in hairdressing professionally.
NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing - £2,850
NVQ Level 3 is the advanced qualification, extending the technical range and adding the business and management knowledge expected of a senior stylist. Many salons require Level 3 for senior or stylist positions.
Level 3 covers:
- Salon management principles
- Advanced basin services and product knowledge
- Salon duties and team working
- Advanced colouring techniques
- Permanent straightening and curling
- Women's and men's cutting
- Braiding and hair-ups
- Styling and finishing to an advanced standard
NVQ Level 3 is typically taken after completing Level 2, though this can be discussed during the enrolment conversation.
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