Free Level 3 Hairdressing for Colour Technicians Course in Corby. Classes run at Tresham College Corby Campus, full-time during the day. This hairdressing for colour technicians qualification covers advanced colouring techniques, colour correction, and the science behind colour chemistry. You'll spend a year developing the technical skills and client consultation knowledge that salons expect at this level. The course takes one year full-time.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll apply a range of colouring and lightening techniques, including highlights, balayage, and full-colour services.
You'll carry out colour correction on hair that has been previously coloured or chemically treated.
You'll analyse hair and scalp condition to select the right products and colour formulas.
You'll consult with clients to plan colour services and manage expectations.
You'll understand the science of colour, including the colour wheel, tone, and how different chemicals interact with hair.
You'll follow health, safety, and salon hygiene standards throughout every service.
You'll develop your speed and precision to meet the demands of a working salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical salon sessions in a college environment, working on real clients and mannequin heads to build your technical skills. Classroom sessions cover the underpinning theory, including colour science and client care. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out colour services, and written or online tests to check your knowledge.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Corby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Colour technician: specialist colouring role in a salon
Hairdresser: full-service stylist with colour expertise
Junior stylist: salon floor role building toward senior stylist
Salon assistant: supporting senior stylists while developing skills
Freelance colourist: self-employed colour specialist working mobile or chair-renting
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills beyond colour into cutting and styling, and supports a VTCT or City and Guilds full hairdressing qualification.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Business and enterprise qualifications: useful if you're planning to open your own salon or go self-employed.
