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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Westminster – City of Westminster College Paddington Green

Cost£3,345.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 35 weeks. You'll develop advanced cutting, colouring, styling, and client consultation skills. You train in a professional salon environment, working with real clients. Entry requires four or five GCSEs at grades 4 to 5, including English, or a Level 2 qualification. Relevant experience may also be considered.

You'll finish with a VTCT Diploma in Women's Hairdressing at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Adults Only

Entry requirements

4 - 5 GCSEs (grades 4 - 5), including English (and maths if required) (flexibility may apply), OR Level 2 qualification, An interview may be required; we’ll be in touch after you apply to invite you to an interview if needed, Alternative entry via relevant experience may be acceptable,

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced cutting techniques for a range of hair types.
  • You'll learn colouring and lightening services, including highlights and toning.
  • You'll practise styling and finishing, including blow-drying and setting.
  • You'll carry out client consultations and assess hair and scalp conditions.
  • You'll learn how to manage salon services and client records.
  • You'll develop skills in chemical treatments such as perming and relaxing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a professional salon on campus. Classes are classroom based and run part-time during the day. Assessment includes practical observations, written assignments, and client records. You'll work with real clients to build your skills throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser, cuts and styles hair in a salon setting.
  • Senior stylist, leads on complex colour and cutting services.
  • Salon manager, oversees day-to-day salon operations and staff.
  • Freelance hairdresser, works independently with private clients.
  • Session stylist, works on shoots, shows, or events. This role often needs further experience.
  • Colour technician, specialises in colouring and lightening services.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Hairdressing qualification, to deepen technical and business skills beyond Level 3.
  • Salon management or small business course, useful if you want to run your own salon.
  • Assessor qualification such as a Level 3 Award in Education and Training, if you want to teach hairdressing.
  • Barbering qualification at Level 2 or Level 3, to add a complementary skill set.
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