Level 3 Hairdressing

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Key Facts

Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: HR3FTP001C0
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Stephenson College

Code: HR3FTP001C0

Hairdressing Level 3 is for anyone who is keen to continue and develop their career in this exciting industry. This course will help increase your existing knowledge and skills and develop them to a higher standard.

It is essential to have kit and uniform for this course to maintain professional standards. Cost for this is approximately £55 for uniform and £100 for kit.

Features & Benefits

Working in one of our on-site industry standard salons with real clients, students are able to get hands-on experience of what it's like to work in the Hair and Beauty industry from expert teaching staff who've come from the industry themselves.

Course Content

Modules include:

Monitor & Maintain Health and Safety in the Salon

Consultation Support for Colleagues on Hair Services

Cut Women's Hair to Create a Variety of Looks

Style and Dress Hair using a Variety of Techniques

Colour Hair to Create a Variety of Looks

Level 4 Colour Correction

Work Experience

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, incluing Maths and English AND a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification

Progression

Successful completion of this course can lead on to further training or in to employment. Typical roles in the industry include Senior Stylist, Colour Technician, Salon Manager or Owner, or working in the Media.

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