Course overview

Hairdressing Level 3 for adults City of Bristol College

This part-time, one-year course is for adults aged over 19. You will attend college once a week.

The course will prepare you for employment within the hair industry or to progress to Higher Education. 

Additional information

Who is this course for?

This course is for adults aged 19 and over who have a vested interest in the industry.

This course can help you transform your interest in hair design and styling into a creative, practical and sociable career. You will have lots of opportunities to progress and develop.

What you'll learn

Hairdressing is an ever-popular industry in society and 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 includes:

  • advanced cutting
  • styling and dressing long hair
  • advanced colouring
  • colour correction.

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

Course entry requirements

To join this course, you must have completed the Level 2 Hairdressing course.

You should have GCSE Grade 3 (D) in Maths and English.

If you do not have GCSE Grade 3 (D) in Maths and English you will need to complete an assessment. During this assessment you will need a minimum result of Level 1 in Maths and English, if you have not studied with City of Bristol College before.

How is the course delivered and assessed?

This course is taught at college in our industry-standard professional hair salons.

You will have opportunities to work with real clients and paying customers. In addition, you will take part in hair and photographic competitions, where you will refine and showcase your skills and creativity.

Your teachers have a wealth of professional and teaching experience as well as excellent links with local employers and industry experts. You will have opportunities to learn with employers, as you will complete roughly 36 hours of work experience in the academic year. 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. If you study English and maths, these subjects will be assessed by exams.

Future career and study opportunities

This qualification is recognised by The Hair 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 an apprenticeship to continue your training while you work
  • progress to a higher-level hairdressing course to develop your technical and creative abilities. This could extend your career opportunities, for example by working in fashion, media, TV or film.

Additional costs

Please note that this course incurs a tuition tee of £280 in addition to the course fee, payable at enrolment. The Advanced Learner loan is available, subject to eligibility, to cover the cost of the course fee.

You will be required to purchase a hair kit of approximately £103.46 and a uniform in the form of a black hoodie at £22.80. 

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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