Diploma in Hairdressing

Learners must achieve all seven mandatory units, which include: 

• Advise and consult with clients 

• Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp 

• Cut ladies hair 

• Style and finish hair 

• Set and dress hair 

• Colour and lighten hair 

• Fulfil salon reception duties

This qualification offers a wider range of optional units of which one must be achieved, these include: 

• Perm and neutralise hair 

• Hair relaxing treatments and techniques 

• Cut men’s hair 

• Plait and twist hair 

• Temporarily attach hair to enhance a style

To be awarded the VTCT Skills (ITEC) Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing learners must achieve: 

• all mandatory units 

• a minimum of one optional unit 

• the theory examinations 

• the synoptic practical examination

To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully achieve the following assessments:

Theory examination (MCQ)

Synoptic practical examination

Service Portfolio Grading

Upon successfully passing your exams, you will receive the diploma from Blow Academy Institute of Hair & Beauty, as well as the internationally recognized ITEC Award. These prestigious certifications are respected worldwide and will open doors to exciting opportunities in the hairdressing industry, both locally and internationally.

Learners who achieve this qualification are able to work as a junior hairdresser/stylist, learners could work in a variety of different sectors, which might include: 

• Commercial salons 

• Independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings 

• Cruise ships

• Television, film, theatre and media 

• Hospitals/care homes

Additionally learners may choose to develop their knowledge and skills further by undertaking a level 3 qualification.

The minimum age for enrollment is 16, and applicants must possess at least a junior certificate qualification. Blow Academy is responsible for ensuring that learners have the necessary knowledge, understanding, and skills to enroll in and successfully complete this qualification.

https://www.blowacademy.ie/educators

Blow Academy, University College Dublin, Ashfield Residence, 99 Roebuck Castle, Roebuck, Dublin, D04 C6K5

About VTCT (ITEC)

iTEC is a global specialist organisation providing qualifications internationally, and specialises in beauty & spa therapy, hairdressing, complementary therapies and sports and fitness therapy. iTEC offers centres and learners high quality regulated qualifications for employability, specialist subjects and skills enhancement.

Our qualifications are mapped to UK regulatory framework and articulate with the European Qualifications Framework and the NQF in Ireland.

Employers worldwide recognise the expertise that an iTEC graduate brings to their business.

Qualified iTEC learners can use our “iTEC Approved” logo on business cards, stationery and in business premises as a mark of quality.