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Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Woking

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

Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Woking. Classes run at The Academy of Hair, daytime on a flexible schedule.

An Advanced Learner Loan is available for learners aged 19 or over to help cover tuition fees. You repay it through the tax system once your earnings pass a set threshold. You'll need a Level 2 Hair Professional pass or an equivalent qualification to join.

The course covers advanced cutting, colouring, and styling techniques. You'll develop creative skills and learn to manage yourself and others in a salon environment. The course takes around 18 months to complete. You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma for Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals at Level 3.

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.
  • You'll develop creative colouring skills, including complex colour work.
  • You'll practise high-level styling and finishing techniques.
  • You'll learn to manage client consultations and deliver a quality service.
  • You'll build skills in managing yourself and supporting others in the salon.
  • You'll develop your professional standards and personal development practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Academy of Hair. Training combines practical hands-on work with underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical observations, written tasks, and professional discussions. You'll be assessed on your ability to work to industry standards without supervision.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Academy of Hair will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser, provides cutting, colouring, and styling services to clients.
  • Senior stylist, leads on creative work and supports junior team members.
  • Salon manager, oversees day-to-day salon operations and staff.
  • Colour technician, specialises in advanced colouring treatments.
  • Session stylist, works on photoshoots, fashion shows, and media projects.
  • Self-employed hairdresser, runs your own mobile or chair-rental business.

What you could study next

  • Assessor qualifications such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to teach or assess hairdressing.
  • Business and management qualifications at Level 3 or above, helpful if you plan to run or manage a salon.
  • Specialist short courses in barbering, trichology, or advanced colour, to deepen a particular area of expertise.
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