Free NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at 1st Degree Hair and Beauty Training Academy. This level 3 nvq hairdressing course builds on existing skills to bring you up to the standards professional salons expect. You'll study daytime nvq hairdressing classes over 12 months on a flexible schedule. Ideally you'll have a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification or relevant industry experience before you start. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Take your Hairdressing Skills to the next level. This course gives you the skills to perform Hairdressing services to the standards required of professional salons.
Perhaps you have had a break from Hairdressing and your looking to give your skills a boost to get back into a salon environment or are looking to start your own mobile service.
Entry requirements
Ideally you will hold a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification or have relevant industry experience.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style hair using a range of professional techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair to salon standards.
You'll carry out chemical treatments including perming and relaxing.
You'll consult with clients and recommend services based on hair condition and lifestyle.
You'll apply health, safety, and hygiene standards throughout every service.
You'll manage your time and work professionally within a salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon-style training environment, building hands-on technique alongside underpinning knowledge. Assessment combines observed practical work, where an assessor watches you carry out services to the required standard, with knowledge-based assessments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the course of the programme to demonstrate your competence across all units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. 1st Degree Hair and Beauty Training Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: work in a salon delivering a full range of services.
Senior stylist: take on more complex colour and cutting work.
Mobile hairdresser: run your own mobile service visiting clients at home.
Salon manager: oversee day-to-day running of a hair salon.
Colour technician: specialise in colouring and lightening services.
Session stylist: work on photoshoots, TV, and fashion events.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing at a college or training academy.
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment: qualify as an NVQ assessor and support others through their training.
Barbering qualifications: broaden your skills into men's grooming and barbering services.
Business and enterprise courses: useful if you're planning to set up your own salon or mobile business.
