Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Ashford. Classes run at Brooklands College. This full-time daytime hairdressing course runs for 36 weeks, giving you focused, hands-on training in a professional salon environment. You'll cover advanced cutting, colouring, and styling techniques alongside the business and client skills that salons expect at this level. Funding is available for school leavers and adults.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop advanced cutting techniques including graduation, layering, and precision cuts.
You'll apply a range of colouring services including highlights, tints, and colour correction.
You'll create and adapt styling and finishing looks for different hair types.
You'll carry out scalp and hair analysis to plan appropriate treatments.
You'll consult with clients and adapt services to meet their needs.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards throughout every service.
You'll understand the business side of working in a salon, including client care and professional conduct.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in Brooklands College's hair and beauty salon, working on real clients alongside classroom study. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services to industry standards, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your competence across all areas of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: style, cut, and colour in a salon
Junior stylist: assist senior stylists while building your client base
Salon manager: oversee day-to-day salon operations with experience
Colour technician: specialise in tinting, highlights, and colour correction
Session stylist: work on photo shoots, fashion shows, and media
Mobile hairdresser: run your own mobile hairdressing business
Barbershop stylist: transfer skills into barbering with further training
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: an NVQ route that supports your CSCS or professional portfolio if you move into training or assessment roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training centre.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broaden your skills to include barbering services and grow your client base.
Self-employment and business qualifications: short courses in salon management or small business finance can help if you plan to go freelance.
