Level 3 Hairdressing for Colour Technicians Course in Paignton. Classes run at South Devon College, full-time during the day over one year. You'll need a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification to join, along with a salon placement one day a week. The course builds on your existing skills, taking you into colour correction, advanced cutting, and technical developments in the industry. You'll also organise and take part in photo shoots, hair shows, and fashion events.
Who this course is for
What is this course about? This is the opportunity for those who have already completed their Level 2 hairdressing qualification to advance their hairdressing skills and explore new treatments and technical developments within the industry. On the course, you will improve all your hairdressing techniques, and be introduced to new skills in colour correction, and advanced cutting practices. You will organise and work on photo shoots, hair, and fashion shows.What will this course lead on to? You could progress to work as a stylist in a salon. salon management, self-employment or a Higher Education Level 4 Hairdressing qualification.
Entry requirements
You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in English, You must have a GCSE Grade 4(C) in Maths, You will be required to have a vocational qualification at Level 2 in Hairdressing, a Salon placement one day a week and evidence of salon name prior to starting the course. You may be required to attend a trade test and an interview.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced colour correction techniques, including complex colour changes and problem-solving.
You'll learn new treatments and technical developments current in the hairdressing industry.
You'll plan and work on professional photo shoots.
You'll contribute to hair and fashion shows, managing real styling briefs.
You'll build on all core hairdressing techniques from your Level 2 training.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical salon work at South Devon College, with one day a week in a salon placement. Assessment includes practical demonstrations of your hairdressing skills, alongside any written or portfolio work required by the City and Guilds specification. You may also attend a trade test and interview before starting the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Devon College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to arrange a salon placement one day a week and provide evidence of your salon name before the course begins.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Colour technician. Specialist salon role focusing on colour services.
Senior hairdresser. Leading on advanced cuts and colour in a salon.
Hairdresser. Full client service across cutting, styling, and colour.
Session stylist. Working on photo shoots, fashion shows, and editorial work.
Salon manager. Progressing into team leadership with further experience.
Freelance hairdresser. Self-employed colour and cutting specialist.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing. An NVQ route that can support a senior stylist role and further professional recognition.
Level 4 qualifications in education and training. If you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
Business and management qualifications. Useful if you plan to open or manage your own salon.
