Hairdressing Diploma Level 3

This course is for students who have already achieved a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing and are aged 17-18. 

Hairdressing is an ever-popular industry. With the help of this course, you will grow your knowledge from its foundations to grasp different areas of the topic, which can then be transferred onto more advanced courses. 

Subjects you will learn include: 

• Advanced cutting, styling and dressing long hair 
• Advanced colouring and colour correction. 

You will also learn about promoting products and services, and you will develop excellent customer care skills, so that you can consult and advise clients effectively. 

5 x GCSEs at 4 or above, or a Level 2 equivalent in a relevant subject. You will have gained either English and/or Maths at GCSE 4 or above, or Level 2 Functional skills in English and/or Maths. You must also have completed a Level 2 in Hairdressing as an industry standard.

We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria.

All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference / school report.

If you are applying for a creative practice-based course, you will be invited to bring a portfolio of work that demonstrated what you have done in your previous courses.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

This course is taught at college in our industry-standard professional hair salons. Your teachers have a wealth of professional teaching experience and excellent links with local employers and industry experts. You will have opportunities to work with real clients and paying customers. 

As part of this course, you are also required to complete an Industry placement to support your skills and personal development. 

You will also have the opportunity to attend talks from different industry professionals, such as Goldwell and Steiner. 

Your work will be assessed continually through practical assessments, assignments and online assessments.  

This qualification is recognised by The Hairdressing Council, so you will be able to progress into a career as a junior stylist with a wide range of establishments such as hair salons, spas, hotels and cruise ships. 

Alternatively, you could seek and apprenticeship to continue your training while you work, or you could progress to a higher-level hairdressing course to develop your technical and creative abilities and extend your career opportunities, for example, by working in fashion, media, TV or film. 

You will need to buy your uniform which costs £22.80 and the hairdressing kit which costs £99. 

If you are on a limited income, you may be eligible to receive help with these costs from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.