Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Dunstable. Classes run at Bedford College Dunstable Campus. This full-time, daytime hairdressing qualification covers advanced cutting, colouring, and styling techniques. You'll study for one year, building on the practical skills that salon work demands. The course is a VTCT Level 3 hairdressing qualification, recognised by employers across the industry. An initial assessment helps confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced cutting techniques, including graduation and layering.
You'll learn creative colouring methods such as highlights, balayage, and toning.
You'll practise chemical services including perming and relaxing.
You'll master a range of styling and finishing techniques using heat and tools.
You'll study hair and scalp analysis to advise clients on treatments.
You'll understand salon health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
You'll develop client consultation and communication skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Bedford College Dunstable Campus, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines observed practical work, written assignments, and client consultations. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the year to demonstrate your skills and knowledge across all units of the Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bedford College Dunstable Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon setting.
Salon stylist: cutting, colouring, and styling for a client base.
Colour technician: specialist colouring services within a salon.
Freelance hairdresser: self-employed work with your own clients.
Session stylist: hair styling for photoshoots, TV, or events.
Salon manager: progressing into team leadership and salon operations.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: an NVQ route that supports progression toward a senior stylist role and can strengthen your portfolio for self-employment.
Level 4 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Barbering qualifications: a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Barbering broadens your skills to work across both disciplines.
