Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Chelmsford. Classes run at Chelmsford College Princes, full-time during the day. Entry requires GCSEs at grades 3 to 9 in English and Maths, plus a full Level 2 hairdressing qualification. The course takes one year and covers advanced cutting, colouring, styling, bridal hairstyling, and colour correction. You'll also complete a minimum of 30 hours of work-related experience. The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing is a recognised level 3 hairdressing qualification that takes your practical skills to an advanced level.
Who this course is for
This course aims to provide you with a range of specialist technical and practical skills and knowledge to enable you to seek employment or further training within the hairdressing industry. This course has been designed to enhance your existing hairdressing skills to take them to a higher level. Within the course you will study advanced fashion techniques which will make your skills more desirable to employers. The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills to an advanced level through a variety of techniques in the following units; the creative art of cutting women’s hair, the artistic skill of colouring, imaginative dexterity of styling and dressing hair, and how to provide effective consultation support for colleagues. You will develop a sound knowledge of monitoring health and safety whilst working in the hairdressing industry. Overall, the purpose of this qualification is to develop your practical skills to an advanced level of occupational ability to enable you to perform your own salon services as well as support others.
Entry requirements
GCSEs grades 9-3 in English and Maths and a full Level 2 qualification specific to your course
What you will learn
You'll cut women's hair using advanced techniques to create a variety of looks.
You'll colour hair and carry out colour correction to a high standard.
You'll style and dress hair using a range of techniques, including bridal hairstyling.
You'll provide hairdressing consultation support for clients and colleagues.
You'll monitor and maintain health and safety practices in a salon environment.
You'll promote and sell products and services to clients.
You'll complete at least 30 hours of work-related experience in the industry.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based with practical, hands-on sessions at Chelmsford College Princes. You'll be assessed through practical demonstrations, observations, and knowledge-based assessments across the units you study. Work-related experience forms a required part of the course, giving you the chance to apply your skills in a real salon context.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chelmsford College Princes will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon environment.
Senior Stylist: leading on colour and cutting services for clients.
Colourist: specialising in colour, toning, and correction work.
Bridal Hair Stylist: working on weddings and special occasion styling.
Salon Manager: overseeing day-to-day salon operations and staff.
Freelance Hairdresser: building your own mobile or self-employed client base.
What you could study next
Level 4 Trichology: study the science of hair and scalp conditions, opening routes into specialist consultancy.
Level 4 Management qualification: develop the business and leadership skills to run or manage a salon.
Assessor qualifications (such as a Level 3 Award in Education and Training): if you want to teach or assess hairdressing in the future.
