Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while you work, building advanced skills alongside your day-to-day role. Over 12 months, you'll develop creative cutting and sectioning, smoothing and straightening, advanced colour conversion, and client consultation techniques. This level 3 hairdressing qualification takes your practice beyond the basics, expanding the range of services you can offer clients. No formal entry requirements; you'll have an interview to confirm the programme is the right fit.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing Apprenticeship is designed to support those who wish to develop their skills in a specialised area, by learning more creative and advanced techniques.This course will enable learners to increase the number of services that they can provide and encourage creativity and individuality. You will learn advanced hair styling techniques like creative cutting and sectioning, smoothing and straightening, advanced colour conversion and client consultation.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements however, you will be interviewed and a decision made as to your suitability to the programme.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced creative cutting and sectioning techniques.
You'll learn smoothing and straightening methods for a wider range of client needs.
You'll conduct detailed client consultations to plan and adapt services.
You'll expand the range of hairdressing services you can deliver professionally.
You'll build creative and individual approaches to styling.
How you will learn
You learn on the job, applying skills directly in your workplace. Assessment is through practical observation of your work, a portfolio of evidence, and professional discussions. You'll be supported by a workplace assessor who reviews your progress throughout the 12 months. Some off-the-job learning sessions with Herefordshire College Hereford will complement your workplace training.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College Hereford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon setting.
Senior Stylist: lead on complex colour and cutting services.
Colour Technician: specialise in advanced colour work for clients.
Salon Manager: progress into running a salon team.
Freelance Hairdresser: work independently with your own client base.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broaden your skills into men's hairdressing.
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment: qualify as a workplace assessor and support others through their training.
