Cost�3345.00 You will be required to wear a uniform and purchase your own kit for the year which will cost approximately �140. You will also have the opportunity to visit professional shows, training days and conferences which may incur additional costs.
Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Hastings. Full-time daytime hairdressing classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, one day a week over one year. This level 3 hairdressing qualification builds on a Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing. You'll develop advanced skills in cutting, colouring, colour correction, styling, and perming. Practical assessments take place on paying clients in the college's commercial salons, so you gain hands-on experience in a working environment. To join, you'll need a Level 2 Hairdressing Diploma and GCSE English or maths at grade 4.
Who this course is for
This one-year course is designed to be completed after the Level 2 Diploma in hairdressing, to add to the skills previously studied. During this course you will learn advanced techniques including colour and colour correction, cutting, styling and perming, giving you all the skills required to work in this dynamic industry.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of the Level 2 course and GCSE English or maths at grade 4.
What you will learn
You'll apply advanced cutting techniques to a range of hair types and styles.
You'll carry out colouring and colour correction on paying salon clients.
You'll perform styling and finishing to a professional standard.
You'll complete perming treatments using correct techniques and products.
You'll build a portfolio of your own cuts, colours, and styles.
You'll develop the knowledge to work safely and professionally in a commercial salon.
How you will learn
Assessment combines practical tasks, coursework, and exams. Practical assessments are carried out on paying clients in the college's commercial salons. Essential knowledge is covered through project research, case studies, and written and practical assessments. You'll also complete online exams. Classes are classroom and salon based, full-time during the day.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to purchase a uniform and a kit for the year, which costs approximately £140. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm the full kit list before you start. You may also have the opportunity to attend professional shows, training days, and conferences, which may involve additional costs.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Salon stylist. Work as an employed stylist in a hair salon.
Self-employed hairdresser. Build your own client base and work independently.
Salon owner. Manage and run your own hairdressing business.
Events stylist. Style hair for weddings, fashion shoots, and live events.
Sales representative. Represent professional haircare brands to salons.
Hairdressing educator. Teach hairdressing skills in a college or training setting.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering. Extend your skills to include men's cutting and grooming services.
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. Add beauty treatments to the range of services you can offer clients.
Higher Education in Hairdressing or Fashion. Some universities accept this qualification for degree-level study in hair, fashion, or media make-up.
