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Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Worcester – St Dunstan’s Worcester – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Worcester. Classes run at St Dunstan's Worcester. This full-time, daytime course covers advanced cutting, creative colouring, colour correction, specialist styling, client consultation, product knowledge, health and safety, and the business side of working in a salon. You'll train in an on-site salon environment, with equipment and products provided. Entry requires a relevant Level 2 hairdressing qualification plus GCSE English and maths at grade 4 (C) or equivalent. The course takes one year full-time.

Who this course is for

Whether you are looking to become are a senior stylist or hair technician, or dream of owning your own salon, our Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing builds on the knowledge and skills you have gained from the Level 2 course to give you a deeper insight into the industry. , , Our course will help you develop your own individual style and give you the opportunity to experiment with cuts, colours and techniques. You can let your creativity run wild! Our on-site salons, Fountains and Fusion, are open t

Entry requirements

Relevant level 2 qualification plus GCSE English and maths grade 4 (C) or equivalent. Entry will be subject to a satisfactory interview., , Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.

What you will learn

  • You'll cut hair to create a range of looks using advanced techniques.
  • You'll apply creative colouring and carry out colour correction work.
  • You'll style and dress hair using a variety of specialist methods.
  • You'll conduct professional client consultations for different hair types and needs.
  • You'll develop your knowledge of products and how to recommend them to clients.
  • You'll monitor and maintain health and safety practices in a salon setting.
  • You'll understand the business aspects of working in the hairdressing industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in an on-site salon, working on real clients alongside classroom study. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, including a probation period to confirm you're working at the right level. You'll be assessed on practical skills, client consultations, and underpinning knowledge. All essential equipment and products are provided in the training salon. You'll need to purchase your own uniform and personal hair kit; full details are given at interview or induction.

What you will need to bring

St Dunstan's Worcester provides all essential hair equipment and products in the training salon. You'll need to purchase your own uniform and a personal hair kit. Full details of required items, costs, and suppliers are given at interview or during induction evenings.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser working in a salon.
  • Senior stylist: leading client services and complex technical work.
  • Colour technician: specialising in colouring and colour correction.
  • Hair technician: advanced technical services across hair types.
  • Salon manager: overseeing day-to-day salon operations and staff.
  • Self-employed hairdresser: running your own mobile or chair-rental business.
  • Session stylist: working on photoshoots, TV, or fashion events.

What you could study next

A Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing can strengthen your route toward a VTCT or City and Guilds advanced qualification and supports applications for senior roles. If you're interested in teaching or assessing, a Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a natural next step. Those aiming to run their own salon may also consider a business or management qualification at Level 3 or Level 4.

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