Course overview
Hairdressing Diploma Level 3 City of Bristol CollegeThis course is for students who have already achieved a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing and now wish to further their skills and learn advanced cutting, styling and dressing long hair, advanced colouring techniques and colour correction.
As part of this course, you are also required to complete an Industry placement to support your skills and personal development.
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.
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| LGF1110B01-1 | 02/09/2024 - 18/06/2025 | 1 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | 12.50 | 09:00 | College Green Centre |
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
This course is for students who have already achieved a Level 2 qualification in hairdressing and are aged 17-18.
What you'll learn
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.
Course entry requirements
You will have achieved a Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing, GCSE grade 3 (D) in Maths and GCSE Grade 4 in English.
Evidence of excellent attendance and punctuality.
You will need to have excellent personal hygiene and confidence in working on others in fast-paced environments.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
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.
Future career and study opportunities
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.
Additional costs
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.
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