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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Camborne

Cost£3,345.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Camborne. Classes run at Cornwall College Camborne, full-time during the day.

This City and Guilds hairdressing qualification takes one year to complete. You'll develop advanced cutting, colouring, and creative styling skills. Training starts on practice heads, then moves to paying clients as your skills grow. You'll also complete work experience in salons to build your employability.

Entry requires four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and/or Maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification at the same grade. You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing.

Who this course is for

Progress your skills to a higher professional level with advanced cutting colouring and creative styling. You will practise on training heads then move to paying clients once competent and you will complete regular external work experience to strengthen employability. This course supports progression into senior salon roles management or specialist pathways.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification AND a grade 4 or above in English and/or Maths.
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be considered as alternatives to GCSE, but a GCSE resit may be required depending on grade.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise advanced cutting techniques on training heads and real clients.
  • You'll develop colouring skills including tinting, highlighting, and colour correction.
  • You'll create a range of creative and fashion-forward styling looks.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan treatments professionally.
  • You'll build knowledge of salon health, safety, and hygiene standards.
  • You'll gain experience of working with paying clients in a salon environment.
  • You'll develop the skills needed for senior salon and management roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a training salon environment, working on practice heads before progressing to paying clients. Classroom-based teaching covers the underpinning knowledge for each unit. Assessment includes practical observations, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence. You'll also complete regular external work experience in salons.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall College Camborne will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser, cuts and styles hair for clients in a salon.
  • Senior stylist, leads on complex colour and cutting work.
  • Salon manager, oversees day-to-day running of a hair salon.
  • Colourist, specialises in tinting, highlighting, and colour correction.
  • Session stylist, works on photoshoots, fashion shows, and media.
  • Self-employed hairdresser, runs your own mobile or chair-rental business.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 4 in Hairdressing or Barbering, for those moving into senior technical or educator roles.
  • Level 3 or 4 Education and Training qualification, if you want to teach hairdressing.
  • Salon management or business courses, useful if you plan to open or run your own salon.
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