VTCT Level 2 Hair & Beauty (Under 16s)
£2,750.00
- Designed specifically for home educated learners aged 13–16
- Choose a Hair or Beauty Therapy pathway
- Ideal progression from our Level 1 Hair & Beauty Diploma (13+)
- Suitable for beginners in Year 11 (aged 15+) looking to start a hair or beauty journey
- VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)
- Start Date: October 2026
- Thursdays, 9.30am–2.30pm (term-time only)
- Course Fee: £2,750
- Small class sizes (maximum 8 learners)
- All professional salon products, tools and equipment included
- Hot lunch and refreshments provided
- Interest-free instalment plans available
Train hands-on and build skills that genuinely inspire future career ambitions by choosing a Hair or Beauty pathway. Learn in a supportive, motivating environment where you can be yourself, make friends, and thrive. It’s more than a qualification, it’s where skills, confidence, and bright futures begin.
A Confident Step Towards a Bright Future in Hairdressing & Beauty
Build real salon skills, grow in confidence, and explore your future in the hair and beauty industry with our VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills for under 16s. This practical, hands-on course is ideal for home educated learners progressing from Level 1 Hair & Beauty (aged 13+) or for beginners aged 15+ looking to start their hair and beauty journey. Learners can develop practical skills within their chosen pathway, focusing on either Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy, depending on which inspires them most.
- Qualification: VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)
- Location: Norwich, Norfolk
- Entry Requirements:
- Progression from VTCT Level 1 Hair & Beauty Diploma from age 13+
- OR aged 15+ as a beginner
- Who Can Join? Home educated 13–16 year olds looking to build hairdressing / Beauty Therapy skills in a supportive setting
- What’s included? All salon products, tools & professional equipment PLUS a hot meal for lunch and refreshments
Delivered in a real salon environment, providing hands-on experience from day one, learners can focus on either Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy. Hairdressing includes skills such as one-length cutting, blow-drying and finishing techniques, and applying semi-permanent colour. Alternatively, the Beauty Therapy pathway covers manicure and pedicure, eyebrow shaping, skincare and photographic make-up. Alongside practical training, alll learners will develop essential knowledge in health and safety, client consultations and aftercare, preparing them for the next step in their learning journey
This qualification is perfect for younger learners, helping develop skills, confidence, and readiness for their future career in a nurturing, teen-focused environment. The Certificate provides an ideal progression route to either the VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, both available from age 16 and are a direct route for employment or self-employment within the industry.
Why Choose NSHB?
- A supportive, professional and confidence-building experience
- Small class sizes led by expert, industry-based tutors
- Ideal for home-educated teens
- Unlimited support with theory work
- VTCT accredited qualification
We are also proud members of Flourish and Safer Norfolk, which support our efforts to provide the young people of Norfolk a safe environment to flourish. All our staff are Enhanced DBS checked and safeguarding trained too.
Hairdressing Pathway
- Shampoo & condition hair using professional products
- Understand hair & scalp care
- Blow-drying & finishing techniques
- Cut women’s hair using one-length cutting techniques
- Apply semi-permanent colour
- Understand the theory of semi-permanent colouring
- Perm-winding techniques
- Create a themed hair image
- Health & safety procedures in the salon
- Client consultations & provide aftercare advice
Beauty Therapy Pathway
- Create a themed image
- Health & safety procedures in the salon
- Client consultations & provide aftercare advice
- Basic nail art
- Manicure and pedicure
- Eyebrow shaping
- Skincare
- Photographic make-up
All with a strong focus on industry standards and career preparation – building skills, boosting confidence, and preparing learners for their next step in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy.
Next steps
- Progress onto higher-level training, such as the VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (from age 16+). This qualification makes you industry-ready for employment or self-employment
- Enrol at college on a Level 2 course in hair or beauty (subject to entry requirements)
- Advance your social and communication skills to help you in your next steps into education or work
We understand the importance of accountability, safeguarding, and clear outcomes when placing a learner with an external provider. All placements follow Norfolk’s Non-School Alternative Provision guidelines and we are happy to complete relevant documentation and support school visits.
We are also proud members of Flourish and Safer Norfolk, which support our efforts to provide the young people of Norfolk a safe environment to flourish.
To view all policies and procedures, please follow this link.
- All green RAG rating for AP from Norfolk County Council
- Fully aligned with Norfolk AP guidelines
- All staff Enhanced DBS checked
- Safeguarding trained staff
- Risk assessments and documentation provided
- Open to school visits and quality assurance
Book a Visit
We’d be happy to show you around, answer any questions, and discuss the best option for your child. Contact us today to arrange a visit.
£2750
You can secure your place with a deposit of £400. The remaining balance would be payable in 10 interest-free monthly instalments of £235 starting the month after you pay your deposit.*
This fee includes: Uniform (NSHB T-shirt), tools, products, equipment, a hot meal every lunch time, refreshments, online learning portal, unlimited theory support, exam registration fee.
*£49 set up fee on your first months instalment.
