Level 3 Hairdressing

It is an expectation of professional practice to wear a uniform whilst in salon sessions. It is advisable to purchase a kit to allow you to practise skills out of College. Order forms are available on the website.

You will have the opportunity to attend course related shows and competitions.

A minimum of a Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing. You will have current experience of working in a salon.

This course is designed to enhance and develop the skills that students have developed while studying the Level 2 course. Students will learn a variety of advanced cutting and colouring services to equip them with the most up-to-date and trending styles in the industry. Course Content This course includes working in the Hair and Beauty Training Academy, providing all hairdressing services to paying clients, as well as advanced technical training to meet the demands of the hairdressing industry. The units covered:

• Client consultation

• Advanced cutting skills

• Creative hair design skills

• Styling and competition work

• Creative colouring

• Colour correction

• Health and Safety

Students must be fully committed, reliable, and punctual and have a strong work ethic for this challenging employer-focused course. Work experience is a compulsory element of the course, giving students a realistic experience of working in the Industry alongside their studies.

Students will demonstrate practical assessments on clients in our Hair and Beauty Training Academy and also sit online exams.

Progression in Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be fully qualified for employment within the industry. Students will have a variety of potential career paths, including creating personalised looks in their own salon, at fashion shows, or within the entertainment industry, to name a few. There are also higher level salon management courses available through a variety of universities.

Level 3 students are required to attend work experience for one day per week.

You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk