Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Torquay

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Torquay. Classes run at E-Hairdressing, daytime and flexible over 18 months.

An Advanced Learner Loan may be available to help adults aged 19 or over with tuition fees. You repay it through the tax system once your earnings pass a set threshold. The course builds on your existing Level 2 skills. You'll develop advanced cutting, colouring, and styling techniques. You'll also learn to manage yourself and others in a salon environment, working to a professional standard without supervision.

You'll finish with the City and Guilds Diploma for Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals.

Who this course is for

Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals are creative, passionate, and driven professionals who work without supervision, managing themselves and others when required. They provide a quality service, whilst working to the highest standards and continuously developing their personal and professional skills. An Advanced and Creative Hair Professional works in the hair industry, which is one of the largest, most trusted and fashion forward professions. They take ownership of their work and client lists, accept responsibility, are proactive, flexible, and adaptable, plan their work and time, they aim for excellence by taking exceptional pride in their work and industry. The work environment can be varied in size, style, and ambiance, from a bespoke salon, the media industry, cruise ships, product houses and manufacturers to luxury high-end hair salon.  They are highly skilled and experienced individual professionals who deliver hair fashion forward trends, which are innovative styles inspired by current images and their own creativity, individual flair, imagination, and interpretation.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Hair Professional pass or equivalent qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll master advanced cutting techniques for a range of hair types and styles.
  • You'll develop creative colouring skills, including complex colour corrections.
  • You'll learn advanced styling and finishing methods.
  • You'll practise working without supervision to a professional standard.
  • You'll build skills in managing and supporting other team members.
  • You'll develop your client consultation and communication skills.
  • You'll keep up with current trends and continuously develop your professional knowledge.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at E-Hairdressing. Practical skills are assessed through observed performance in a salon setting. You'll also complete written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is reviewed throughout the course to make sure you're meeting the required standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. E-Hairdressing will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser, providing cuts, colour, and styling in a salon.
  • Senior stylist, leading on complex colour and creative work.
  • Salon manager, overseeing a team and day-to-day salon operations.
  • Session stylist, working on photoshoots, fashion shows, or TV productions.
  • Freelance hairdresser, running your own mobile or chair-rental business.
  • Educator or trainer, teaching hairdressing skills to new professionals.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management, for those moving into senior management roles.
  • Teaching and education qualifications, if you want to train the next generation of hairdressers.
  • Business and enterprise courses, useful for setting up your own salon or freelance practice.