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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Leamington Spa

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Leamington Spa. Classes run at Royal Leamington Spa College, full-time during the day. This hairdressing qualification builds on Level 2 skills, taking you into advanced territory: colour correction, creative design, and a full range of professional techniques. The course runs for one year and is designed to produce job-ready hairdressers who can handle a wide variety of services with confidence. These level 3 hairdressing classes are a strong route into professional salon work.

Who this course is for

Level 3 Hairdressing offers a progression of skills and knowledge developed in the Level 2 Hairdressing course. It is focussed on producing highly proficient, occupationally competent, professional Hairdressers that can perform a wide variety of treatments and services and are job ready. The course includes developing a range of general hairdressing techniques, including colour correction, creative design and a variety of advanced techniques. Other units develop a complete suite of essentials for any hair salon business, whether self-employed or working for another. This qualification is most suited to learners who wish to advance in their profession or to become salon managers and/or salon owners.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop colour correction techniques, including fixing and adjusting previous colour treatments.
  • You'll practise creative design and advanced cutting methods.
  • You'll learn a complete range of general hairdressing services to salon standard.
  • You'll build the professional skills needed to work independently with clients.
  • You'll cover the essential knowledge that underpins safe, high-quality hairdressing practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Royal Leamington Spa College, working on real clients and models. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out treatments, 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. Royal Leamington Spa College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser. How to become a hairdresser: this Diploma is the qualification employers look for.
  • Senior stylist. Take on more complex colour and cutting work in a salon.
  • Salon manager. Progress into running a team once you have experience.
  • Freelance hairdresser. Work independently, visiting clients at home.
  • Session stylist. Work on photoshoots, fashion shows, or TV productions.
  • Colour technician. Specialise in colour services within a salon.

What you could study next

With a Level 3 Diploma, you could move into a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training if you want to teach hairdressing. A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Salon Management is worth considering if running your own business is the goal. Some hairdressers also pursue specialist courses in trichology or barbering to broaden their services.

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