Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Peterborough. Classes run at Peterborough College. You'll need a Level 2 hairdressing qualification or equivalent to join; mature learners may be considered on the basis of salon experience. The course runs full-time over 36 weeks, building the advanced techniques and industry knowledge you need to work as a senior stylist. It's a City and Guilds level 3 hairdressing qualification, recognised across the industry.
Who this course is for
If you have a passion for a career within the hairdressing industry and you have completed the Level 2 Hairdressing qualification this course is the perfect next step. This course will enable you to develop your confidence and understanding of this exciting industry as well as equipping you with vital skills and techniques to ensure you are ready to enter the world of work as a senior stylist.
Entry requirements
You will need to have achieved a level 2 hairdressing qualification or equivalent. Mature students may offer experience in a salon as an alternative to formal qualifications.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced cutting techniques for a range of hair types and styles.
You'll learn colouring and lightening services, including complex colour corrections.
You'll practise chemical treatments such as perming and relaxing.
You'll refine client consultation skills and how to tailor services to individual needs.
You'll understand salon business practices, including managing appointments and retail.
You'll build knowledge of hair and scalp conditions and how to respond to them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Peterborough College, working on clients and developing hands-on technique. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the course to demonstrate your skills and progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Peterborough College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Senior stylist: lead on complex cuts, colour, and chemical services in a salon.
Salon manager: oversee day-to-day running of a hairdressing business.
Freelance hairdresser: work independently with your own client base.
Session stylist: work on photoshoots, fashion shows, or TV and film sets.
Colour technician: specialise in colouring and lightening services.
Barber: with additional training, work in a barbershop setting.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: an NVQ route that can support your CSCS or industry card applications.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Apprenticeship (Advanced Hairdressing): earn while you work and consolidate your Level 3 skills in a paid salon role.
Business and enterprise qualifications: useful if you plan to open your own salon.
