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Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing studies

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Course overview

On this highly practical course, learn the skills and knowledge needed to be a qualified hairdresser, all whilst working in our realistic salon environment.

Course information


VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is a qualification that
has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills, to an advanced
level through a variety of techniques in the following units:



  • The creative art of cutting women’s hair

  • The artistic skill of colouring

  • Imaginative dexterity of styling and dressing hair

  • How to provide effective consultation support for colleagues.

To develop your skills further you will also be given the
opportunity to choose from the following optional units:



  • Hair colour correction

  • Hair extensions

  • Creative hairdressing design skills

  • Bridal hairstyling

  • Hair additions

  • Salon design for the hair and beauty sector

Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of
monitoring health and safety whilst working in the hairdressing industry.


You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the practical
skills learned throughout this qualification. The purpose of this qualification
is to develop your practical skills to an advanced level of occupational ability
to enable you to perform your own salon services as well as support
others.