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Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Worksop – Consortia Training

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train in your salon while continuing to work, building advanced skills around your existing column. This course is designed for established stylists who already hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or who have significant salon experience. You'll need to be working 30 or more hours a week with adequate access to clients. The course takes around 2 years to complete. Your employer needs to support the programme and release you for theory sessions.

Who this course is for

Established hairdressers who are operating a column of work and posses an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or who have significant salon experience working as a stylist. Applicants should also have a high level of commitment and enthusiasm to succeed within the industry and be able to take responsibility to oversee promotional or improvement strategies.

Entry requirements

This course is designed for established hairdressers with:

-NVQ level 2 (or equivalent), or significant hairdressing experience/ skills

  • Salon working hours are 30+ hours.
  • Adequate access to clients

-Agreed ability to access the chosen units for assessment requirements.

-Employer commitment to support the delivery of the training programme and

release the learner for the theory aspects of the programme.

  • Commitment to purchase necessary tools and learning materials.

-Commitment to complete private study of 2 - 4 hours in learner’s own time.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced cutting techniques across a range of hair types and styles.
  • You'll learn to colour and lighten hair using a variety of professional techniques.
  • You'll master complex styling and finishing methods.
  • You'll understand how to assess client needs and plan services accordingly.
  • You'll develop skills to lead and oversee promotional or improvement strategies in the salon.
  • You'll learn to monitor and maintain the quality of your own work to professional standards.

How you will learn

Training takes place in your salon as part of your normal working role. You'll be assessed on your practical work with real clients, observed by an assessor. There are also theory elements, which your employer will release you to attend. Assessment covers both your practical skills and your knowledge of hairdressing principles. You'll need access to the specific units required for assessment and the tools and learning materials relevant to the programme.

What you will need to bring

The provider requires you to commit to purchasing your own tools and learning materials. Consortia Training will confirm exactly what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser with a Level 3 qualification
  • Senior stylist: take on more complex client work in a salon
  • Salon manager: move into day-to-day management of a salon team
  • Colour technician: specialise in colouring and lightening services
  • Freelance hairdresser: work independently with your own client base
  • Session stylist: work in fashion, media, or editorial hair

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management (City and Guilds or equivalent): if you want to move into running or managing a salon.
  • Assessor qualifications such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training or TAQA: if you want to train and assess other hairdressers.
  • Trichology courses: specialist study in scalp and hair health for those moving into a clinical or consultancy direction.
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