Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Epsom – NESCOT – Day or block release

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians Course in Epsom. Classes run at NESCOT on a part-time, day or block release basis over one year. You'll develop advanced cutting and styling skills, building on the technical knowledge employers expect at this level. The hairdressing for cutting and styling technicians classes cover precision cutting, styling techniques, and client consultation. This level 3 hairdressing for cutting and styling technicians qualification is a strong foundation for working as a hairdresser in a professional salon.

Who this course is for

Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop precision cutting techniques including graduation, layering, and one-length cuts.
  • You'll practise a range of styling methods such as blow-drying, setting, and finishing.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan services to suit their needs.
  • You'll study the science of hair and scalp to understand how they respond to cutting and styling.
  • You'll apply health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
  • You'll build commercial awareness, including how to manage time and work efficiently with clients.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment, working on real clients and models. Assessment includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing services to the required standard. You'll also complete written or online knowledge assessments. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. NESCOT will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon setting.
  • Salon stylist: cutting and styling clients day to day.
  • Freelance hairdresser: self-employed work at clients' homes or locations.
  • Barbershop stylist: cutting-focused role in a barber environment.
  • Session stylist: hair styling for photoshoots, TV, or events.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: if you want to broaden into colouring and chemical services alongside cutting and styling.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you're interested in teaching hairdressing to others.
  • Salon management or business qualifications: useful if you plan to run your own salon or move into a senior role.

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