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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Grays – South Essex College of Further and Higher Education – Evening

Cost£1,645.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Grays. Evening hairdressing classes run at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, two sessions a week from 6.30 to 9.30pm. The course runs over 12 months, so you can fit your level 3 hairdressing qualification around work and other commitments. You'll need a Level 2 Hairdressing Certificate or equivalent, plus GCSEs at grade D or above in maths and English. Training takes place in professional salon facilities, covering cutting, colouring, styling, and bridal hair.

Who this course is for

This course will suit students with a basic understanding of hairdressing who wish to advance their skills for employment or further study.

Entry requirements

  • two GCSEs at grade D or above in maths and English, or equivalent * Hairdressing Level 2 Certificate (or equivalent) * successful attendance at interview event and satisfactory references * you will be required to purchase salon wear, a basic equipment kit, textbooks and pay a fee towards the cost of consumables used on the course

What you will learn

  • You'll monitor and maintain health and safety practice in a salon environment.
  • You'll carry out hairdressing consultations and support colleagues through the process.
  • You'll cut women's hair using a range of techniques to create varied looks.
  • You'll style and dress hair using multiple methods, including bridal hair.
  • You'll colour hair to achieve a variety of results and effects.
  • You'll develop the professional skills needed for employment as a stylist.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through practical and written assignments, online multiple choice exams, oral questions, and a portfolio of evidence. Classes are classroom based, running two evenings per week in a professional salon setting. You'll practise on real clients and models as part of your training, building the hands-on skills assessors will look for.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase salon wear, a basic equipment kit, and textbooks before you start. There is also a fee toward consumables used during the course. South Essex College of Further and Higher Education will confirm the full list of required items when you enrol.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: work in a salon as a qualified stylist.
  • Salon technician: specialist technical role within a salon.
  • Bridal hair stylist: focus on wedding and occasion hair.
  • Cruise ship hairdresser: work on board with an international clientele.
  • Hotel or health spa stylist: salon work in a hospitality setting.
  • Salon trainer or assessor: train the next generation of stylists.
  • Salon manager: move into a supervisory or management role.

What you could study next

A Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing is the qualification many salons look for when hiring senior stylists, and it supports applications for a VTCT or City and Guilds NVQ at the same level with a stronger practical portfolio. If you're interested in teaching or assessing, an Award in Education and Training (Level 3) is a natural next step. Those moving into management could look at a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in salon or business management.

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