Hairdressing - Level 3

You will hold 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths at grade 4.

You will also hold a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject.

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

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 3 VTCT NVQ Hairdressing Diploma.

• Provide hairdressing consultation services
• Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
• Creatively colour and lighten hair
• Provide hair colour correction services
• Creatively style and dress hair
• Develop and enhance creative hairdressing skills
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of promotional activities.
• Style and finish hair- blow drying using different techniques
• Set and dress hair including hair ups
• Plait and twist hair
• Full salon reception duties
• Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work

• Theory sessions
• Practical sessions
• Presentations
• Practical demonstrations
• Independent work
• One-to-one support
• Tutorials
• Competitions.

Due to the high standard of this course, the assessments for this qualification will be carried out on real, paying clients in line with commercial service times.

• Assignments
• Formative assessments
• Summative assessments
• Online exams
• Oral questioning
• Competition activities

As part of your course, you will be required to complete a period of work experience. This forms an essential component of your overall study hours and is designed to support your learning and progression. The number of hours you need to complete will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you are undertaking. There is an expectation that your placement will be relevant to your chosen course, helping you gain valuable insight and practical skills in your subject area. While learners are expected to secure their own placement, our dedicated Work Experience Coordinator will support you throughout the process and ensure that all placements meet the necessary compliance and safeguarding requirements.

If you're aged 16-18 and you haven't achieved your GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths, you'll be expected to study English and maths as a mandatory requirement of your programme of study.

Your English skills will be developed by learning new terminology.

Your maths skills will be developed by learning how to mix and measure your colouring products whilst following the manufacturer’s instructions. Similarly, whilst cutting, you'll also evolve your angles and measurements.

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of your weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

1 hour with a personal tutor covering current issues and personal development topics and 1 hour with your course tutor for an Academic Review of progress and how we can support you.

Upon completion of this course, you can go on to study for a university degree.

Alternatively, you can go on to work in a salon or set up your own small business.