NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Kleek Academy Newcastle, part-time during the day over 12 months. You'll need a minimum of an NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing qualification (or equivalent) to enrol. The course covers advanced and creative services: precision cutting, creative colouring, colour correction, and salon management. These level 3 nvq hairdressing classes build on your existing skills to prepare you for more technical and creative work in a salon.
Who this course is for
Focuses on advanced and creative services. Explore the principles and practices of advanced hairdressing, precision cutting, colour corrections and salon management.
Is perfect for qualified hair stylists, who want to expand their knowledge and skills to become a more creative, technical hairdresser.
Entry requirements
A minimum of an NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing qualification (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced consultation techniques to understand clients' needs and expectations.
You'll practise precision and creative cutting using a combination of techniques.
You'll explore creative colouring, including a range of colour combinations and application methods.
You'll learn colour correction to identify and amend colouring issues.
You'll study advanced hair styling and dressing to create non-conventional looks.
You'll build knowledge of salon management principles and practices.
How you will learn
You'll learn through in-person, practical sessions at Kleek Academy Newcastle. Assessment is hands-on, with your skills observed and assessed in a salon environment. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence across each unit. Written assessments and professional discussions also form part of the VTCT NVQ assessment process.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kleek Academy Newcastle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: work in a salon delivering a full range of hair services.
Senior stylist: take on more complex colour and cutting work.
Colour technician: specialise in creative and corrective colour services.
Salon manager: oversee day-to-day salon operations and staff.
Freelance hairdresser: work independently with your own client base.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (AET): if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training centre.
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment: qualify to assess NVQ students in a salon setting.
Business or management qualifications: useful if you're planning to open or run your own salon.
