High demand, limited places - Apply now for September 2025!

With record-breaking applications, many courses for September 2024 were already full by spring time. With an increasing number of school leavers in our local area, the same high demand is expected for September 2025. So apply early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!

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Hairdressing (Adults aged 19+) - Level 3

Overview

This part-time qualification, exclusive to adults aged 19 and over, takes place just one day a week on Fridays. It 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.

Start dates and fees

Start Date	Code	Annual Fee (Age)	Actions
Start Date	Code	over 19	Actions
01/09/2025	1677A1122	FREE^* to £3345.00	Apply
12/09/2025	1677A101	FREE^* to £3345.00	Apply

^* If you are aged 19-23 and studying your first Level 3 course then that course may be free. Please contact us for more details. If you are aged 19 or over and either studying a second Level 3 course or qualifying Level 4, 5 or 6 course you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the costs.

What will I study?

Hairdressing consultation
Hair cutting and colouring services
Setting and dressing services
Colour correction
Creative Hairdressing Design
Blow-drying and finishing services.

Entry requirements

This course is only available to adults aged 19+

GCSE grade 4-9 in English Language and Maths plus completion of a relevant Level 2 course.

Applicants aged 16-18

We do also offer this course full-time for learners aged 16-18. Find out more here.

How long is the course?

One year.

One day per week (Fridays 9.15am-4.30pm)

Location

Derby Road Campus

How will I be assessed?

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.