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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Winchester. Classes run at Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus, with part-time daytime sessions spread across 36 weeks. This hairdressing qualification builds advanced practical skills in colour correction, creative cutting, long hair work, and hair extensions. You'll need a Level 2 hairdressing qualification to join. The course is designed to prepare you for employed or self-employed work as a hairdresser or stylist.
Who this course is for
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (QCF) is a qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed hairdresser/stylist. It has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills to an advanced level in various technical areas, including: colour correcting, creative cutting, long hair work and hair extensions. Applicants to this course should have successfully completed a Level 2 Hairdressing course.The aim of the course is to make you competent and confident in advanced hairdressing skills, making you highly employable within the industry. You will learn the practical skills of each unit and gain further experience in client care, learning how to operate within relevant health and safety guidelines. You will be working in a commercial salon environment, on fee paying clients (subject to Covid regulations), gaining experience of dealing with a wide range of clients.
Entry requirements
You should hold a level 2 qualification in hairdressing or equivalent. Good standard of English GCSE A-C/4-9 is advisable. If aged under 19 and do not have GCSE A-C/4-9, it is a funding requirement to attend additional English and/or Maths classes. It is also desirable to have related qualifications at Level 2 and 3, such as customer services or retail. You should also have good communication skills and ideally be working in a salon environment already (subject to Covid regulations).
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced colour correcting techniques, including colour correction on complex cases.
You'll practise creative cutting to a high technical standard.
You'll learn long hair work, including dressing and styling for a range of looks.
You'll apply and fit hair extensions using professional methods.
You'll build client consultation skills to assess hair condition and plan services.
You'll understand salon health, safety, and professional standards.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon environment. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hair services to professional standards, with knowledge-based assessments covering the technical and client-care aspects of hairdressing. Your progress is assessed against VTCT standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Peter Symonds College Stoney Lane Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: employed in a salon working with clients day to day.
Hair stylist: creative styling work in salons, fashion, or media.
Salon manager: overseeing a team once you have experience.
Self-employed hairdresser: running your own mobile or chair-rental business.
Session stylist: freelance work for photoshoots, TV, or events.
Colour technician: specialising in colouring and colour correction services.
What you could study next
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Hair Colour Techniques: deepen your specialism in colour and correction work.
Level 3 or 4 Education and Training qualifications: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
NVQ Level 3 in Barbering: broaden your skills to include barbering services alongside women's hairdressing.
