Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. This hairdressing qualification covers the skills you need to work professionally in a salon environment. The course takes one year to complete. There are no specific entry requirements; the college will talk through your starting point when you get in touch. If you're looking for a free hairdressing course for adults or school leavers, this is a structured, full-time route into the industry. VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing with certificate.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = THAI | Course Title = Hairdressing Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60014829 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Womens Hairdressing | College Delivery Area = Service Industries and Lifelong Learning (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
What you will learn
You'll cut and style women's hair using a range of techniques.
You'll colour and lighten hair, including tints, highlights, and bleaching.
You'll carry out perming and relaxing treatments.
You'll shampoo, condition, and treat the scalp and hair.
You'll consult with clients and plan services to suit their needs.
You'll work safely and hygienically in a salon setting.
You'll style and finish hair using heated tools and dressing techniques.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out real 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. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon
Junior Stylist: entry-level styling role in a hair salon
Colourist: specialist in hair colouring and lightening services
Salon Assistant: supporting senior stylists in a busy salon
Self-employed Hairdresser: running your own mobile or chair-rental business
Barber: some salons offer cross-training into barbering
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: if you want to work toward a CSCS-equivalent card or deepen your practical portfolio.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Barbering qualifications: a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Barbering broadens the services you can offer clients.
