Level 3 Certificate in Hairdressing (Adult Part Time)

If you're ready to move from stylist to specialist, this advanced part-time course will elevate your skills and prepare you for senior roles in the hairdressing industry. Designed for learners aged 19+, this programme builds confidence, creativity, and professional technique—delivered in a dynamic, real-world salon setting.

What You’ll Learn

You’ll refine your foundation and intermediate skills through a wide range of advanced services and creative techniques, taught by industry experts in our high-street commercial salon. Key units include:

· Health and safety in a professional setting

· Advanced client consultation and support

· Hair styling using a variety of techniques

· Cut hair to create a variety of looks

· Advanced, creative colouring

· Creative Hairdressing Design Skills

You’ll also build essential skills for running or managing a successful salon, including time management, advanced customer service, and working confidently with diverse clients.

Your literacy and numeracy will be developed through writing consultations, scheduling appointments, and calculating service pricing.

There will also be opportunities for you to take part in trips, seminars and additional enrichment skills throughout the year.
This is a course for creatives who want to stand out. You’ll experience:

· Real-time salon work with paying clients

· Hands-on training blended with theory classes

· Opportunities to participate in industry events, competitions, and trips

· Insight into the latest styles, trends, and salon practices

Work experience in a hairdressing salon or barbershop is strongly encouraged alongside this programme to enhance your readiness for employment or freelance work.

You’ll need to purchase a salon uniform and professional hairdressing kit prior to starting. Financial assistance may be available—please ask us for more information.
To enrol, you’ll need to have successfully completed Level 2 Hairdressing.

We’re looking for learners who are:

· Passionate about the hairdressing industry

· Committed and dependable

· Good communicators with strong teamwork skills

· Creative, professional, and eager to grow

An interview with our expert tutors will help ensure this course fits your goals and aspirations.
You’ll be assessed through:

· Practical assessments

· Written assignments and projects

· Online exams

Each unit is graded as Pass, Merit, or Distinction, and all units must be completed to achieve your qualification.
With this qualification, you'll be well-prepared to move into senior and specialised roles, or further study. Options include:

· Level 4 Salon Management

· Level 3 Media Hair and Make-up

· Work as a hairdresser in a salon

· Become a freelance stylist

· Style on cruise ships, health spas, or luxury resorts

· Step into roles such as salon manager or even salon owner

· Work as a session stylist for fashion shows, photography, or film

Be bold, be creative, be industry-ready. Step into your future with Level 3 Hairdressing—apply now!
Fees:
£1,645
£1,645 Advanced Learner Loan Available
If you are aged 19+ at the start of the course please refer to the section on Advanced Learner loans.
Course Code:
GL0188MQ/1
Category:
Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Centre:
Tameside One
Start:
16/09/2026
Duration:
1 Year
Times:
(Var 9:00am-5:00pm (tbc))

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