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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Coalville – Stephenson College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Hair Services Course in Coalville. Classes run at Stephenson College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English, plus a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification to join. The course runs for one year and takes your hairdressing skills to a higher level, covering cutting, styling, colouring, and colour correction. You'll work in an on-site salon with real clients, building the experience employers expect at this level.

Who this course is for

Hairdressing Level 3 is for anyone who is keen to continue and develop their career in this exciting industry. This course will help increase your existing knowledge and skills and develop them to a higher standard.This course is open to learners who are 19+. It is essential to have kit and uniform for this course to maintain professional standards. Cost for this is approximately £55 for uniform and £100 for kit.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English AND a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to monitor and maintain health and safety in a salon environment.
  • You'll develop consultation skills to assess and plan services for clients.
  • You'll cut women's hair to create a range of looks and styles.
  • You'll style and dress hair using a variety of techniques.
  • You'll colour hair to achieve different effects and finishes.
  • You'll work on Level 4 colour correction techniques.
  • You'll support colleagues on hair services, building teamwork and professional practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practice in an on-site salon, working with real clients alongside classroom teaching. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, reflecting the City and Guilds requirements for this Diploma. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out hair services to a professional standard across the units covered in the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a uniform and a hairdressing kit for this course. The provider estimates these cost approximately £55 for uniform and £100 for kit. Stephenson College will confirm the full details before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: qualified to work independently in a salon
  • Senior Stylist: leading on client services and junior staff
  • Colour Technician: specialising in colouring and colour correction
  • Salon Manager: overseeing day-to-day salon operations
  • Salon Owner: running your own hair services business
  • Media and Session Stylist: working on shoots, TV, or fashion

What you could study next

A Level 4 Colour Correction qualification is a natural next step if you want to specialise in advanced colouring work. You could also work toward a management qualification if salon leadership interests you. Some hairdressers go on to complete assessor awards, which allow them to train and assess others in the industry.

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