Hairdressing - Level 3

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above including English and maths
• Level 2 Hairdressing and associated functional skills in English and maths
• A high standard of personal hygiene and grooming and commitment to the course and a friendly and mature personality
• Applicants will need to complete a skills test

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Level 3 VTCT Diploma in Hairdressing.

• Promote and sell products
• Cut women's hair to create a variety of looks
• Colour hair to create a variety of looks
• Bridal hairstyling
• Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
• Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques
• Hairdressing consultation support for colleagues
• Hair colour correction

• Practical salon training
• Group activities
• Demonstrations
• Lectures
• Case studies
• Work placements

• Portfolio of evidence
• Practical observations
• Witness statements
• Written and oral questions
• Online exams
• Assignments

A work placement in a local salon is an integral part of the course. In order to successfully complete your practical skill assessments, students are requested to provide suitable clients for treatments.  

English and maths are required in a hairdressing career for client communication, product and treatment costing, business planning, timings of treatments and product applications, and ratio of product mixing.

The Level 3 Diploma is a recognised qualification into the PTTLS Course (Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector course) with possible progression onto the DTTLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Life Long Learning sector). 

On successful completion of this course, you can also progress into operator roles within the industry, such as senior stylist, private educator and assessor, training academy employee, manager or salon owner. 

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.