Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, full-time during the day. This course builds on a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification, taking your skills to an advanced level. Over 490 hours, you'll develop complex cutting techniques, colour correction services, and creative long hair dressing. It's a substantial hairdressing qualification that prepares you for employed or self-employed work as a hairdresser.
Who this course is for
This course is for learners 16-18 and 19+ (subject to interview) seeking a career as an employed or self-employed Hairdresser. This is aimed at students that have previously gained a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification.Throughout the course you will develop and enhance your creative hairdressing skills, learning to style and dress hair using your imagination, dexterity and flair to create artistic looks including advanced and complex cutting, provide colour correction services and dressing long hair on clients. As part of your qualification you will be required to complete a GCSE or functional skill in Maths or English.
What you will learn
You'll perform advanced and complex cutting techniques
You'll carry out colour correction services
You'll style and dress long hair creatively
You'll develop artistic looks using dexterity and flair
You'll build skills for working as an employed or self-employed hairdresser
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hartlepool College of Further Education, combining practical hands-on work with underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical demonstrations, observations, and written or oral questioning to confirm your understanding and technical ability.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser. How to become a hairdresser: this is the core qualification
Salon stylist. Creative cutting and colouring in a salon environment
Colour technician. Specialising in colour correction and advanced colour work
Freelance hairdresser. Self-employed work on location or from home
Session stylist. Hair styling for photoshoots, TV, or events
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. An NVQ route that can support your CSCS or industry portfolio if you move into assessor or senior roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach hairdressing, this is the starting point for becoming a college or training provider assessor.
Level 4 Hairdressing qualifications. For those moving into salon management or advanced creative work.
