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Free Level 3 Advanced Hairdressing Course in Lincoln

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Hairdressing (540) Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Lincoln College, full-time during the day, over 35 weeks. You'll cover advanced cutting, colouring, and styling techniques, building on core hairdressing skills to work at a higher level. The course stretches your creativity and prepares you for salon work across a wide range of clients and services. This City and Guilds level 3 advanced technical diploma in hairdressing qualification is well regarded by employers in the industry.

Who this course is for

Do you love styling hair and finding new ways to wear it? Do friends and family always comment on how good you are with hair? Are you confident and enjoy talking to all kinds of people? If the answer is yes, this course is perfect for you.

This course will provide you with a clear understanding of Hairdressing services. You will explore a variety of advanced current fashion techniques in the ever-changing world of Hairdressing. Your creativity and imagination skills will be stretched and challenged for you to produce work that can also be used on the catwalk and in photo shoots.

In addition to this, you will be given the opportunity to attend training with manufacturers, showcase your skills in local and national competitions and work on a number of paying clients.

During this course, you’ll learn:

Providing Hairdressing Consultation Services Creatively Cut Hair Using a Combination of Techniques Creatively Colour and Lighten Hair Provide Colour Correction Service Creatively Style and Dress Hair and Creative Hair Design Plus extra units selected at the start of the academic year

What you will learn

  • You'll practise advanced cutting techniques, including precision and creative cuts.
  • You'll develop colouring skills such as balayage, highlights, and colour correction.
  • You'll learn how to create a range of fashion and editorial styling looks.
  • You'll study scalp and hair treatments and how to advise clients on them.
  • You'll explore current trends and how to apply them in a salon setting.
  • You'll develop client consultation skills to assess needs and recommend services.
  • You'll understand salon business practices, including health, safety, and professional standards.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Lincoln College, working on real clients and mannequins. Assessment includes observed practical work, written assignments, and client consultations. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your skills and knowledge across all areas of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: work in a salon cutting, colouring, and styling hair.
  • Senior stylist: lead on complex colour and fashion work in a salon.
  • Salon manager: oversee day-to-day running of a hair salon.
  • Session stylist: style hair for photoshoots, TV, or fashion events.
  • Freelance hairdresser: work independently with your own client base.
  • Colour technician: specialise in colouring services within a salon.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the NVQ route is valued by employers and supports applications for senior stylist roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
  • City and Guilds Level 3 Barbering qualification: broaden your skills into barbering and expand your client base.
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