Hairdressing - Level 3 Diploma

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In this course, you will develop the skills you need to creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques such as styling and colouring. You will learn how to provide an effective hairdressing consultation and to promote additional services and products to clients.

Throughout the course, you will monitor procedures to ensure that the salon operates safely in all areas. You will have plenty of opportunities to practise what you are learning with real customers in our salon, under the guidance of professional beauty experts. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the relevant anatomy and physiology and will further develop your English skills.

Topics covered can include:

• Health and safety in the salon
• Blow-drying and finishing services
• Hair colouring services
• Hair cutting services
• Hairdressing consultation
• Setting and dressing services
• Colour correction services

You will need:

• Hairdressing - Level 2 NVQ, or equivalent

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed on the practical work you do in the salon, as well as through observations, an e-portfolio, online testing, assignments, and oral questioning.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

On successful completion of the course, you can develop your skills further through a range of courses in hairdressing and barbering, or progress to employment. Career opportunities as a hair stylist exist in a variety of settings, including:

• Hair and beauty salon
• Hairdresser working from home
• Mobile hairdresser
• Hotels or resorts

In this course, you will develop the skills you need to creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques such as styling and colouring. You will learn how to provide an effective hairdressing consultation and to promote additional services and products to clients.

Throughout the course, you will monitor procedures to ensure that the salon operates safely in all areas. You will have plenty of opportunities to practise what you are learning with real customers in our salon, under the guidance of professional beauty experts. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the relevant anatomy and physiology and will further develop your English skills.

Topics covered can include:

• Health and safety in the salon
• Blow-drying and finishing services
• Hair colouring services
• Hair cutting services
• Hairdressing consultation
• Setting and dressing services
• Colour correction services

You will need:

• Hairdressing - Level 2 Diploma or equivalent industry experience

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed on the practical work you do in the salon, as well as through observations, an e-portfolio, online testing, assignments, and oral questioning.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

You can progress into the industry and work in a salon with this qualification.