Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Weston-super-Mare. Classes run full-time at Weston College Knightstone Campus. This free hairdressing course is for 16 to 18 year olds. The course runs over approximately 11 months of daytime study. You'll develop advanced cutting, colouring, and styling skills alongside the business and client-care knowledge that salons expect at this level. A VTCT Level 3 hairdressing qualification carries weight with employers and is the standard route toward working as a qualified hairdresser.
Who this course is for
Courses for 16-18 year olds
What you will learn
You'll master a range of cutting techniques, including graduation and layering.
You'll apply colouring and lightening services, including highlights and toning.
You'll carry out chemical services such as perming and relaxing.
You'll style and dress hair using a variety of tools and finishing techniques.
You'll consult with clients and adapt services to suit different hair types and needs.
You'll follow health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll develop the business awareness and professional conduct expected in the industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Weston College Knightstone Campus, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services on clients, with written assignments and 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. Weston College Knightstone Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser. Work in a salon as a qualified stylist.
Junior Stylist. Entry-level role building speed and client base.
Colourist. Specialist role focused on colour and lightening services.
Salon Assistant Manager. Supervisory role in a busy salon.
Mobile Hairdresser. Self-employed work visiting clients at home.
Session Stylist. Work on photo shoots, fashion shows, or TV.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. An NVQ route that builds on your Diploma and strengthens your portfolio for senior salon roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. If you want to teach hairdressing classes in a college or training centre.
Barbering qualifications. A Level 2 or Level 3 Barbering Diploma lets you add barbering services to your skill set.
Trichology or advanced colour courses. Short specialist courses that open up niche areas of the industry.
