Skip to main content

Course Overview

Please Note: The deadline for the academic year of 2024/25 has passed. The next intake of students will be in September 2025.

 

This programme is designed to provide the practical expertise and underpinning knowledge necessary to gain a Level 3 Qualification in hairdressing. You will develop your artistic flair and creativity enabling you to work in the industry using your individual style and skills.

This is a full time programme that includes completing a 50 Day Industry Placement to refine technical skills and develop employability within a professional salon. Level 3 Hairdressing is the national qualification to enable you to become a fully qualified Stylist in the industry. Your hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at enrolment.

The programme is delivered by way of practical workshops and demonstrations, theory sessions and guest lectures.
On this programme you will develop your artistic flair and creativity enabling you to work in the industry using your individual style and skills
As part of your timetable you will attend a commercial session weekly, in our Salons You will also be expected to do additional work experience based in a salon of your choice.

You will study following   technical units:
• Consult and advise the client on hairdressing services
• Colour hair to create a variety of looks
• Cut hair to create a variety of looks
• Monitor and maintain Health & Safety in the salon
• Promote products & services to clients in the salon
• Style hair using a variety of techniques
• Working in Hairdressing

This programme is suitable for those who have completed a Level 2 Hairdressing Qualification and wish to become a fully qualified hairdressing stylist. You will need to be committed to a full time course.

You will require successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification in hairdressing and a minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths grades 9-4 (formerly A*-C). Alternatively and have achieved a Level 2 Functional Skill in English and maths.  

The programme involves assessment of your practical skills working on paying clients and assessment of your underpinning knowledge, including online exams and question papers

A minimum of 45-60 days work experience, which will be one day a week and a two week block placement.

You can progress onto employment as a fully Qualified Hairdressing Stylist or higher level study.

This programme is for those wishing to go into employment in the Hairdressing industry as a Fully Qualified Stylist. Working in our public salons will give you valuable first-hand experience of the workplace in order to explore career opportunities and expand networks within your chosen industry.

Please call 01202 205205 or email enquiries@thecollege.co.uk

Students who may require assistance with the cost of the course should view the financial support section of this website.

Click below to download the uniform and kit lists.  This can be ordered direct from the suppliers.  Please DO NOT order any the following if you only have a condidtional place offered, and are awaiting confirmation of pending results.

L3 Hair Uniform

L3 Hair Kit

You will also need to wear flat black enclosed shoes (no trainers). You should aslo wear smart black trousers (no leggings or jeans)

Here at The College we have a reputation for offering excellent skills training. Our lecturers are professionals in their chosen fields, with a vast amount of experience, knowledge and expertise. The programme consists of sessions to practise and perfect your skills and also time to work with paying clients, to equip you with the expertise needed to be successful in this popular industry

You will need to purchase a kit and uniform details of this will be provided before staring the programme

Awarding Body:
VTCT

Curriculum Area:
Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Hairdressing

Course Options

Start Date

Fri 5th September 2025

Attendance

Full-time

Duration

1 Years

Location

Bournemouth Campus

*Advanced learner loan available