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Hairdressing - Level 3
Overview
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This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for hairdressing and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a senior hairdresser/stylist.
Throughout this qualification, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety. You will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with clients, provide a range of cutting and colouring services as well as set, dress and finish the hair.
In parallel, you will develop your communication and customer service skills, your awareness of environmental sustainability and your commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers.
Problem-solving and research skills will also be developed.
Please note - your timetable may include one late evening per week.
What will I study?
- Hairdressing consultation
- Hair cutting and colouring services
- Setting and dressing services
- Colour correction
- Creative hair design skills
- Blow-drying and finishing services.
- Entry requirements
This course is only available to 16-18 year olds
- GCSE English Language and Maths grade 4-9 plus completion of a relevant Level 2 hairdressing course.
If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:
- 01623 413639
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Applicants aged over 19
We do also offer this course part-time for adults aged 19 and over - find out more.
- Assessment
You will be assessed via a mix of externally set, internally graded practical assessments as well as externally marked exams and externally set, internally graded synoptic assessment.
- Progression
- Skilled employment
- Higher level apprenticeships
- Higher education (university*).
*As we are a partner college of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you may qualify for various benefits should you choose to apply to NTU after completing your college course. This could include a Progress NTU offer, where you would receive an offer one grade below their standard offer. For instance, a typical offer for one of their courses might require 128 UCAS tariff points. With Progress NTU, your requirements would be 120 UCAS tariff points. For further details, please call us on 0808 100 3626.
- Careers
- Qualifications gained
- Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
- Vocational Training Charitable Trust
- Additional costs
At West Notts College, our students benefit from excellent facilities and equipment across all campuses. However, some courses require students to purchase specific tools, equipment, or specialist clothing to fully participate in practical learning.
Visit our kit lists page to see what clothing and equipment you’ll need, and start preparing for your studies in September.
- Studying Hair and Beauty at WNC
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.