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Level 3 Hairdressing for Colour Technicians Course in Nottingham

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

Free Level 3 Hairdressing for Colour Technicians Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College Adams Building, full-time during the day, over one year. This City and Guilds hairdressing for colour technicians qualification covers the core skills you need to work as a hairdresser or barber, with a strong focus on colouring and colour correction. You'll also study consultation, styling, and health and safety in the salon. Entry requirements apply, including prior hairdressing qualifications and a practical dexterity test.

Who this course is for

This is a great course for anyone who wants a career in hairdressing or barbering. You will be taught all the skills to be able to have a lifelong career in this incredible industry.

You need to be highly motivated and to demonstrate a keen interest in your chosen subject. The ideal candidate will be a good communicator and listener with excellent social skills, demonstrate a degree of creative skills and flair, be highly dexterous with a good personality and physical stamina. Computer skills are also an essential requirement.

Entry requirements

You will need:

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C), including English and maths

A Level 2 qualification in Barbering or Ladies Hairdressing

Students aged 19+ without evidence of English and maths qualifications will complete an initial assessment. Results will need to reflect a grade of a grade 4 in English and maths.

All students must undertake and pass a practical dexterity test prior to enrolment to ensure you are suitable for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to colour hair to create a wide range of looks.
  • You'll develop skills in hair colour correction.
  • You'll practise styling and dressing hair using a variety of techniques.
  • You'll carry out client consultations and support colleagues on hair services.
  • You'll monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon.
  • You'll learn how to cut women's, men's, and facial hair (optional units).
  • You'll develop skills in promoting and selling products and services to clients (optional unit).

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment, combined with classroom study. Assessment is based on practical observations, portfolio work, and written tasks covering both skills and underpinning knowledge. Before you enrol, you'll complete a practical dexterity test. If you're 19 or over without documented English and maths qualifications, you'll also complete an initial assessment to confirm you're working at the required level.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College Adams Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: work in a salon providing cuts, colour, and styling
  • Colour technician: specialise in colouring, highlights, and colour correction
  • Barber: cut and style men's hair and facial hair
  • Salon assistant: support senior stylists in a professional salon
  • Self-employed hairdresser: run your own mobile or chair-rental business
  • Salon manager: progress into managing a team and salon operations

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: the qualification many salons look for when hiring senior stylists, and a route toward a VTCT or City and Guilds skilled-worker recognition.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training centre.
  • Business and enterprise qualifications at Level 3 or 4: useful if you're planning to open your own salon.
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