Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Newcastle

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Newcastle. Classes run at E.Quality Training Newcastle Training Centre. This full-time, daytime level 3 hairdressing course covers advanced cutting, colouring, styling, and treatments for women's hair. The course runs over 12 months. To enrol, you should have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or have equivalent practical experience. An initial assessment confirms the course is the right fit for your current skill level.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is an advanced qualification for individuals who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in the hairdressing industry, with a focus on women’s haircuts, styling, colouring, and treatments.

This course is designed for learners who have already gained basic hairdressing experience and want to develop the more advanced skills necessary to become a professional stylist in a salon or freelance environment.

Key areas covered include: Advanced cutting techniques: Learning and mastering cutting techniques for different hair types, lengths, and textures.

Hair colouring and highlighting: Developing skills in advanced colour techniques such as balayage, ombré, colour correction, and custom colour applications.

Hair treatments: Applying various treatments to promote hair health, including conditioning, revitalising treatments, and scalp care.

Styling: Gaining expertise in creating a variety of looks, from everyday styles to more formal occasions, including blow-drying, curling, straightening, and creating updos.

Consultation and client care: Learning how to conduct professional consultations, understand individual client needs, and offer personalised service.

Salon management: Gaining knowledge of how to run and manage a salon, including understanding health and safety practices, client relationships, and salon administration.

By the end of the course, learners will be well-prepared to work with a wide variety of hair types and styles, with the knowledge and expertise to succeed in a professional hairdressing career.

Entry requirements

To enrol on the Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing, learners should ideally have already completed the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or have equivalent practical experience in the field. It is recommended that learners have a basic understanding of cutting, colouring, and styling techniques before undertaking this course.

An initial assessment may be required to determine the learner’s current skill level and ensure the course is suitable for their abilities.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced cutting techniques for a range of women's hairstyles.
  • You'll apply professional colouring and highlighting methods.
  • You'll carry out styling and finishing using a variety of tools and products.
  • You'll perform scalp and hair treatments.
  • You'll consult with clients and plan services to suit their needs.
  • You'll work to salon health, safety, and hygiene standards.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a training centre environment. Assessment is a mix of observed practical work and knowledge-based tasks. Your skills will be assessed against the VTCT standards for the Diploma in Women's Hairdressing. An initial assessment at the start helps confirm your current level and plan your training.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. E.Quality Training Newcastle Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: work in a salon as a qualified stylist.
  • Senior Stylist: take on more complex colour and cutting work.
  • Freelance Hairdresser: work independently with your own clients.
  • Salon Manager: move into managing a team and salon operations.
  • Session Stylist: work on photoshoots, fashion, or media productions.
  • Colour Technician: specialise in colouring and highlighting services.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: a work-based route that counts toward a VTCT or City and Guilds NVQ, useful if you move into an apprenticeship or employment.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing yourself.
  • Trichology courses: specialist study of scalp and hair health, for those moving into a clinical or consultancy direction.

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