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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Leicester

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP3345.00. Material Fee: GBP200.00. Additional costs may apply and concessions may be available. Please click on GO TO COURSE or call 0116 224 2240 or email [email protected] for more information.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus, full-time during the day. This level 3 hairdressing qualification builds on Level 2 skills and takes one year to complete. You'll need a Level 2 hairdressing qualification to join, plus GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent). The course covers advanced cutting, creative colouring, colour correction, and styling. You'll also complete at least 315 hours of work placement and a business and communication programme.

Who this course is for

Our Hairdressing Diploma level 3 course aims to provide you with a range of specialist practical skills and technical knowledge which will equip you to gain employment or further training within the hairdressing industry. This course has been built to develop your skills further after completing the level 2 course.

If you are aged 16 to 18, you will be enrolled on a study programme. This will include retaking GCSEs or undertaking Functional Skills in English and maths if you haven't already achieved a grade 4 or above. You will take part in activities that help you to develop your personal skills, such as building your character and confidence. This will help you to live well and move into your chosen career.

If you are 16-19 years old these activities will be timetabled as will work experience and placement. You can also choose to take part in other activities. For other age groups, activities will be tailored to your needs.

Entry requirements

Standard entry to this course requires one reference. It is desirable that you can demonstrate 90% attendance. A GCSE in both English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above is required. A level two qualification in hairdressing is essential to gain access on to the course. Consideration will be given to all applicants over the age of 19, who do not hold formal English and maths qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out hairdressing consultation services with clients
  • You'll develop advanced cutting techniques
  • You'll creatively colour and lighten hair, including colour correction
  • You'll style and dress hair using creative techniques
  • You'll apply creative hair design skills
  • You'll build business and communication skills through the LEAP programme
  • You'll complete at least 315 hours of real work placement with employers

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and salon environment at Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus. Employer involvement in both delivery and assessment is a required part of this qualification and is externally quality assured. You'll also complete an optional unit chosen at the start of the course, alongside your work placement hours.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon
  • Senior Stylist: lead stylist role with advanced colouring skills
  • Colour Technician: specialist in hair colouring and lightening
  • Session Stylist: hair styling for fashion, media, and events
  • Salon Manager: manage a team and day-to-day salon operations
  • Self-employed Hairdresser: run your own mobile or salon business

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 barbering.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Management: move into salon management or business ownership.
  • Apprenticeship in Hairdressing: combine work and study at a higher level with an employer.
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