Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Stafford

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 Stafford. Classes run at E.Quality Training Stafford Training Centre. This hairdressing qualification builds on existing practical experience, taking you into advanced cutting, colouring, styling, and treatments. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or equivalent hands-on experience before you start. An initial assessment confirms the course is the right fit for your current skill level. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 12 months to complete. A strong foundation for working as a professional stylist in a salon or freelance setting.

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 women's cutting techniques, including precision and creative cuts.
  • You'll apply professional colouring and lightening services to a high standard.
  • You'll carry out a range of styling and finishing techniques.
  • You'll perform scalp and hair treatments suited to different client needs.
  • You'll consult with clients to assess hair condition and agree on services.
  • You'll work safely and hygienically in a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Stafford centre, combining practical skills practice with underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes observed practical work, where you demonstrate techniques on real clients or models, alongside written or knowledge-based tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to show your competence across all areas of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Salon stylist: cut, colour, and style for a client base
  • Junior stylist: support senior staff in a busy salon
  • Freelance hairdresser: work independently or mobile
  • Salon manager: progress into running a salon team
  • Colour technician: specialise in colouring and lightening services

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: an NVQ route that supports a VTCT or City and Guilds qualification recognised for senior salon roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training centre.
  • Barbering qualification: broaden your skills into men's grooming and barbering services.