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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Croydon

CostContact the provider
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

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About this course

Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Croydon. Classes run at Croydon College, full-time during the day over 35 weeks. Fees apply for this course, though you may be eligible for fee remission.

The course builds on Level 2 hairdressing skills. You'll develop advanced cutting techniques, colour correction, creative colour application, and hair design. Theory and practical salon sessions run throughout. Practical work is assessed on real clients, and creative assignments build your portfolio.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade A to C, including English and maths, plus a related Level 2 vocational qualification at merit or above. Equivalent qualifications are considered. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Hairdressing.

Who this course is for

This course will develop and build on the skills that you will have learnt on a Level 2 course, enabling you to become an advanced, highly qualified and professional hairdresser and enhancing the skills needed for employability or university pathways. This programme will consist of theory and practical sessions and will develop your skills in advanced cutting, colour correction and the application of creative colour, style and dressing hair and creative hair design skills.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) and a related Level 2 vocational qualification (at merit or higher), including English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced cutting techniques for a range of hair types and styles.
  • You'll learn colour correction to fix and adjust previous colour treatments.
  • You'll apply creative colour, including fashion and artistic colour work.
  • You'll practise styling, dressing, and creative hair design.
  • You'll build underpinning knowledge through theory sessions alongside practical work.
  • You'll compile a portfolio of evidence from your salon and assignment work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of theory lessons and practical salon sessions. Practical assessments take place during salon sessions and are carried out on real clients. A trained member of staff assesses your practical work. Creative assignments and projects demonstrate your knowledge of each technical skill and form part of your portfolio evidence.

What you will need to bring

Croydon College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser, working in a salon on cutting, colouring, and styling.
  • Senior stylist, taking on more complex technical work and client consultations.
  • Colour technician, specialising in colour correction and creative colour services.
  • Session stylist, working on photoshoots, fashion shows, or media productions.
  • Salon manager, overseeing a team and running day-to-day salon operations.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing, useful if you want a competence-based qualification recognised for apprenticeship frameworks.
  • Level 4 Hairdressing qualification or salon management course, a natural next step if you want to move into management or education.
  • Higher Education in Hairdressing or Creative Arts, some universities offer foundation degrees or degrees for those wanting to move into teaching, research, or creative direction.
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