Free Level 3 Hairdressing for Colour Technicians Course in York. Classes run at York College, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll develop specialist colouring skills alongside the broader technical knowledge hairdressers need. This is a City and Guilds hairdressing for colour technicians qualification, so employers will recognise exactly what you've trained in. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll apply a range of hair colouring and lightening techniques, including full-head and partial colour.
You'll mix and use colour products safely, following manufacturer instructions and salon hygiene standards.
You'll consult with clients to assess hair condition, colour history, and desired results.
You'll carry out skin sensitivity tests and interpret the results correctly.
You'll correct colour problems such as unwanted tones, uneven results, and over-processing.
You'll style and finish hair to complement colour services.
You'll understand the science behind hair colour, including the structure of the hair shaft and how pigment works.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at York College, working on real clients and models. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out colour services, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the year showing your skills and understanding across all areas of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Colour technician: specialist salon role focusing on all colouring services
Hairdresser: full-service stylist in a salon or barbershop
Salon assistant (senior): supporting senior stylists with colour applications
Freelance colourist: self-employed, working with clients at home or on location
Session colourist: colour work for fashion, TV, film, or editorial shoots
Salon manager: progressing into team leadership after building experience
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills beyond colour into cutting and styling, and is the qualification many employers look for in senior stylists.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training centre.
Salon management or business qualifications: useful if you're planning to run your own salon.
