Level 3 Hairdressing for Colour Technicians Course in Darlington – Darlington College – Part-time

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Hairdressing for Colour Technicians Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, part-time during the day over 34 weeks. You'll need to have completed a Level 2 hairdressing qualification before starting, and the entry process includes an interview and a skills assessment day. The course builds advanced colouring skills and technical knowledge for working confidently in the hairdressing industry. You may also get access to masterclasses from guest hairdressers, covering industry updates and career preparation.

Who this course is for

This is a challenging course for the most highly motivated hairdresser seeking to further develop their skills and knowledge in order to function confidently in the hairdressing industry.

To develop your employability opportunities, you may also be given enrichment classes and have the opportunity to attend Masterclasses from external guest hairdressers. These will focus upon attaining additional qualifications, industrial updating and career preparation.

Entry requirements

You will need to have completed the Level 2 qualification before moving on to this qualification. You will be required to attend an interview here at the college.

Applicants will need to show determination, a passion for hairdressing and have a creative flair.

They will also need to attend a skills assessment day as part of the interview process.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced colour application techniques, including highlights, balayage, and toning.
  • You'll learn how to consult with clients and plan bespoke colour services.
  • You'll practise corrective colour work to address unwanted tones or previous treatments.
  • You'll study the science of hair and how different chemicals interact with hair structure.
  • You'll build skills in salon health, safety, and professional standards.
  • You'll prepare for industry through enrichment sessions and external masterclasses.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Darlington College, combining practical salon work with underpinning technical knowledge. Assessment includes observed practical tasks, written assignments, and portfolio evidence. The skills assessment day at entry stage also gives you a sense of the practical standard expected throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Darlington College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Colour technician: specialist role focusing on all aspects of hair colouring
  • Senior stylist: leading colour services in a salon environment
  • Salon manager: overseeing a team and day-to-day salon operations
  • Freelance hairdresser: self-employed colourist working with private clients
  • Session stylist: colour and styling work for photoshoots and events
  • Educator or trainer: teaching colouring techniques in a college or brand setting

What you could study next

With a Level 3 Diploma, you could move into a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in salon management or education. The City and Guilds Level 4 Award in Education and Training is worth considering if you want to teach hairdressing. Some hairdressers go on to complete an NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing to broaden their skills beyond colour into a full styling qualification.

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