Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds hairdressing qualification covers the full range of professional salon skills, from cutting and colouring to styling and client consultation. The course runs for 600 hours, giving you thorough hands-on practice alongside the technical knowledge employers expect. It suits those who want to go straight into salon work on completion.
Who this course is for
Hairdressing L3 Dip E&T (GON00AAAL3 25/26GA) is based in the Hairdressing department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop cutting techniques for a range of hair types and lengths.
You'll learn colouring and lightening services, including tinting and highlights.
You'll practise styling and finishing, including blow-drying, setting, and dressing hair.
You'll carry out scalp and hair treatments.
You'll learn how to consult with clients and recommend services.
You'll understand salon health, safety, and hygiene requirements.
You'll develop the professional skills needed to work in a commercial salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment, working on real clients and models alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services to a set standard, with written or online tests covering the underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus 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.
Junior Stylist: support senior stylists and build your client base.
Salon Assistant: assist with services while developing your skills further.
Colour Technician: specialise in colouring and lightening services.
Freelance Hairdresser: work independently on a mobile or self-employed basis.
Salon Receptionist or Coordinator: use your industry knowledge in a client-facing role.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: if you want to pursue an apprenticeship route or gain an NVQ-assessed qualification recognised for senior stylist roles.
Level 4 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Barbering qualifications: a City and Guilds Level 2 or Level 3 in Barbering broadens your range of services and client base.
