Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Westminster. Classes run at Lisson Grove Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 68 days, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll develop advanced practical skills across cutting, colouring, styling, and bridal hairstyling, building on a Level 2 hairdressing qualification. The course also covers health and safety in the salon and client consultation. Concessions are available for learners on a low income or receiving certain benefits. This level 3 hairdressing qualification is awarded by VTCT.
Who this course is for
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills to an advanced level through a variety of techniques in the following units; the creative art of cutting women’s hair, the artistic skill of colouring, imaginative dexterity of styling and dressing hair, and how to provide effective consultation support for colleagues. To develop your skills further you will also be given the opportunity to gain extra units such as bridal hairstyling or technical colour correction.
Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of monitoring health and safety whilst working in the hairdressing industry. You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification.
Entry requirements
The course is open to all applicants.
What you will learn
You'll cut women's hair to create a range of looks and styles.
You'll colour hair using a variety of techniques, including colour correction.
You'll style and dress hair for different occasions, including bridal hairstyling.
You'll carry out client consultations and provide support to colleagues.
You'll promote and sell products and services to clients.
You'll monitor and maintain health and safety practices in the salon.
How you will learn
Learning combines practical sessions, tutor demonstrations, and theory classes delivered in the classroom and online. You'll sit exams to assess your theory knowledge. You'll also build a portfolio of evidence showing your practical competence, which is assessed to confirm you've met the requirements of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lisson Grove Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser. Work in a salon cutting, colouring, and styling hair.
Senior stylist. Take on more complex colour and styling work.
Bridal hair specialist. Style hair for weddings and formal occasions.
Salon supervisor. Support junior staff and oversee day-to-day operations.
Self-employed hairdresser. Run your own mobile or chair-rental business.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. An NVQ route that builds on your skills and is recognised for senior salon roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. If you want to teach hairdressing classes yourself.
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment. Useful if you move into mentoring or assessing other hairdressing students.
