Level 3 Hairdressing

This study programme covers a wide range of advanced hairdressing skills and knowledge. You will develop your basic skills and take them onto the salon floor gaining experience while providing a diverse range of salon services. The units are assessed internally by subject specialist teachers. Units consist of both practical and theory assessments (exams and assignments), which are carried out in our new, high street, commercial salon.

Throughout the course you will study units that include health and safety, consultation support, creative styling, advanced creative colouring, colour correction, advanced perming, creative cutting and creative hairdressing design skills.

You will develop important employability skills that are essential in hairdressing such as providing a high level of customer service, strong communication skills, dealing with a diverse clientele, working as part of a team and time management. You will also develop your English/literacy skills, through written tasks and Maths/numeracy ability through tasks around managing appointments, timing and cost calculating.

You will be required to purchase the salon uniform and a kit prior to commencing the course. Financial support is available to some students to purchase equipment.
Hairdressing offers an exciting and challenging career in a creative and fast paced industry.

The course includes a variety of practical and theory classes alongside commercial salon sessions on paying client and your own models, preparing you with the skill and confidence to work in this creative industry. You will take part in trips, visits, seminars and competitions alongside your course to further develop your understanding and knowledge of the industry.

You will undertake industry work experience to enhance your skills, keep you up to date with the latest trends and enhance your employability and progression opportunities.
Learners will need to possess Hairdressing Level 2.

You will have the opportunity to re-sit your Maths and English, if you do not have a grade 4 alongside your qualification.
· You will be assessed by various methods of assessment including practical assessments, online exams and assignments/written tasks.

· You need to complete all units of the course to pass, with each unit graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.
On successful completion of this qualification you can progress onto:

· Level 4 Salon Management

· Level 3 Media Hair and Make-up

· Hairdresser in a hair salon

· Freelance hairdresser

· Cruise ship stylist

· Health farms/spa

· Salon manager

· Salon owner

· Session stylist

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