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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Plymouth

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Cheynes Training Plymouth, daytime and flexible across 18 months.

An Advanced Learner Loan is available for learners aged 19 or over. You repay it through the tax system once you earn above a set threshold. You'll need a Level 2 Hair Professional pass or equivalent to join.

This hairdressing qualification covers advanced cutting, colouring, and creative techniques. You'll work at a professional level, managing clients and developing your own style. The course leads to the City and Guilds Diploma for Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals.

Who this course is for

Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals are creative, passionate, and driven professionals who work without supervision, managing themselves and others when required. They provide a quality service, whilst working to the highest standards and continuously developing their personal and professional skills. An Advanced and Creative Hair Professional works in the hair industry, which is one of the largest, most trusted and fashion forward professions. They take ownership of their work and client lists, accept responsibility, are proactive, flexible, and adaptable, plan their work and time, they aim for excellence by taking exceptional pride in their work and industry. The work environment can be varied in size, style, and ambiance, from a bespoke salon, the media industry, cruise ships, product houses and manufacturers to luxury high-end hair salon.  They are highly skilled and experienced individual professionals who deliver hair fashion forward trends, which are innovative styles inspired by current images and their own creativity, individual flair, imagination, and interpretation.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Hair Professional pass or equivalent qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll master advanced cutting techniques, including precision and creative cuts.
  • You'll develop complex colouring skills, such as balayage, colour correction, and toning.
  • You'll create fashion-forward and editorial hair looks.
  • You'll manage client consultations and adapt services to individual needs.
  • You'll work without supervision and take ownership of your results.
  • You'll support and guide junior team members in a salon setting.
  • You'll maintain professional standards and continue developing your skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre, combining practical salon work with underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes observed practical tasks, client records, and written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to demonstrate your skills at Level 3.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cheynes Training Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser, providing cuts, colour, and styling in a salon.
  • Senior stylist, leading on complex colour and creative work.
  • Salon manager, overseeing a team and day-to-day operations.
  • Session stylist, working on shoots, shows, or editorial projects.
  • Freelance hairdresser, running your own client list independently.
  • Colour technician, specialising in advanced colouring services.

What you could study next

  • Assessor qualifications such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to teach hairdressing.
  • Business and management courses at Level 3 or above, helpful for running your own salon.
  • Barbering qualifications, if you want to extend your skills to a new client base.
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