Hairdressing - Level 2 - VTCT

Due to the extreme weather conditions and in the interests of the health, safety and wellbeing of our students and staff, the College will close early on:

• Wednesday 24th June: College will close at 2.00 pm

• Thursday 25th June: College will close at 1.00 pm

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Please note our Bicester Campus is open as normal and Bicester Open Evening will be going ahead as planned on Wednesday 24th June (our Bicester Campus has air conditioning!). Register below.

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Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 20:00

Days of week:

Various

Course date:

7th Sept 2026 - 2nd Jul 2027

Course location:

Witney Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

We work in partnership with Lee Stafford and is proud to be home to the only Lee Stafford Hair & Beauty Academy in Oxfordshire. If you’re interested in a career in a salon environment, there’s no better place in Oxfordshire than the Lee Stafford Academy.

This exciting course will allow you to develop your creative practical skills and teach you the theory alongside the practical units. Students will learn specially designed ‘recipes’ which are unique to Lee Stafford Education, reflecting some of the most cutting-edge styles seen in salons across the UK. You will learn how to complete the basics of hairdressing in all areas. Starting with health and safety and communication skills then progressing onto colour and cutting hair. In the salon you will have access to excellent industry-standard resources such as Wella.

Course units

The teaching team will guide and support you fully to build your confidence and experience when providing hairdressing services like styling, cutting and colouring. You will work on live models throughout. You will also build an online portfolio of internally set written work, externally set multiple choice exams and client case studies.

What next?

VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing, Level 2 Diploma in Barbering

Entry criteria

This is a fast track course designed for students aged 19+. You are required to attend 12 hours per week which will be discussed at an interview. Ideally you will hold at least 2 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, a L1 qualification or have held a job of responsibility working with customers.

Fee information

Course fees: £1,416Kit: £470Exam fees: £110

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Full Cost (19+)

£3,868.40

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£1,996.00

Reduced Fee (19+)

£580.00

Qualifications received

VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing

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