Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street. This full-time daytime course covers cutting, colouring, styling, colour correction, and client consultation, alongside health and safety in the salon. You'll study for one year, building the practical and technical skills that hairdressing employers look for. The level 3 hairdressing qualification is awarded by VTCT.
Who this course is for
The course covers the following units; creative art of cutting women’s hair, artistic skill of colouring, imaginative dexterity of styling and dressing hair, technical colour correction and how to provide effective consultation support for colleagues. Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of monitoring health and safety whilst working in the hairdressing industry. You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification. As well as practical assessment there will be online exams and written assignments.
You'll develop cutting techniques for creative women's hairstyling.
You'll practise colouring and artistic colour application.
You'll learn styling and dressing hair with imagination and precision.
You'll carry out technical colour correction work.
You'll provide effective consultation support for clients and colleagues.
You'll monitor health and safety standards in a hairdressing environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through observed practical work and knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of techniques and health and safety. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the year to demonstrate your skills across all units of the Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Duke Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: work in a salon cutting, colouring, and styling hair.
Salon stylist: deliver a full range of women's hairdressing services.
Colour technician: specialise in colouring and colour correction treatments.
Salon manager: move into managing a team once you have experience.
Freelance hairdresser: work independently for clients at home or on location.
Session stylist: work on photo shoots, fashion shows, or media productions.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: an NVQ route that supports a career as a qualified senior stylist and may be required for some employer roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broaden your skills to include men's barbering services.
