Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Macclesfield. Classes run at Macclesfield College, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above to enrol. Over 35 weeks, you'll develop advanced skills in cutting, colouring, and styling for women's hair. This level 3 hairdressing qualification takes you well beyond the basics, preparing you to work professionally in a salon environment.
Who this course is for
VTCT group is one of the UK’s market leading vocational and technical awarding organisation. VTCT cover over 3,000 training locations worldwide with over 100,000 learners every year.
Entry requirements
For this course, you will need to have achieved 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
What you will learn
You'll master a range of cutting techniques, including graduation and layering.
You'll learn to apply and develop colour, including highlights, tints, and colour correction.
You'll carry out chemical services such as perming and relaxing.
You'll style and dress hair using a variety of finishing techniques.
You'll consult with clients and plan services to suit their needs.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon setting.
You'll understand hair and scalp conditions and how they affect service choices.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical salon work at Macclesfield College. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out real services, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Macclesfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: work in a salon providing cuts, colour, and styling
Junior stylist: support senior stylists and build your client base
Salon assistant: hands-on role covering a range of salon services
Freelance hairdresser: work independently with your own clients
Colour technician: specialise in colouring and highlighting services
Session stylist: work on photoshoots, TV, or fashion events
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: an NVQ route that can support applications for a senior stylist role or salon management positions.
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 men's cutting and grooming services.
