Level 2 Diplomas are vocational qualifications which focus on the development of the underlying principles and practical skills required in the hair industry. They are a stepping-stone to a higher-level qualification such as VRQ Advanced Diploma Level 3. HABIA, the standard setting body for Hair and Beauty, has approved them and the awarding body City & Guilds provide the qualification.
Mandatory units
Unit 201 Working in Industry Unit 202 Health and Safety Unit 203 Client Consultation Unit 204 Shampoo and Condition Hair Unit 205 Promote services and products to clients in a salon Unit 206 Cut Womens Hair Unit 207 Colour and lighten hair Unit 208 Perm and neutralise hair Unit 209 The Art of Dressing Hair Unit 212 Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector Unit 213 Display Stock to Promote Sales in a SalonPractical assessments
These are graded Pass/ Merit/ Distinction; the assessments are ongoing and planned using an assessment calendar.
Theory assessments
These are graded Pass/Refer, exams are multiple choice and are taken online. You must achieve a minimum of 60% to be successful, top up questions will confirm knowledge retrieval.
Minimum requirement of Adult Literacy Level 1.
