Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus, full-time during the day. Fee discounts, exemptions, and grants may be available, so fees may not apply to you. Contact the campus to find out what you'd pay. The course runs to 449 hours and covers the skills you need to work professionally as a hairdresser. You'll study cutting, colouring, styling, and client care to a professional standard. This level 3 hairdressing qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll apply colouring and lightening treatments safely and accurately.
You'll carry out chemical services including perming and relaxing.
You'll consult with clients and plan services to suit their needs.
You'll maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.
You'll style and finish hair using blow-drying and setting methods.
You'll develop the professional skills needed to work with clients independently.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment at Rush Green Campus, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out services, with written or online tests covering the underpinning knowledge. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser. Work in a salon cutting and styling clients' hair.
Colourist. Specialise in colouring and lightening services.
Salon stylist. Deliver a full range of hairdressing services day to day.
Junior stylist. Build experience in a busy salon environment.
Freelance hairdresser. Work independently with your own clients.
Session stylist. Work on photoshoots, fashion shows, or TV productions.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. An NVQ route that builds on your skills and supports progression toward senior stylist roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. If you want to teach hairdressing, this qualification opens the door to further education roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering. Broaden your skills to include men's barbering services alongside women's hairdressing.
