Hairdressing Level 3 (Day or Evening)
Designed for adults aged 19+, this course builds on your Level 2 Hairdressing qualification and develops the specialist skills employers value most. You will enhance your technical ability, creativity, and professional judgement while gaining experience in both theory and practical salon work.
The course is delivered over one day and one evening per week, allowing you to balance study with work or other commitments. Lessons include a mix of hands-on salon sessions and classroom-based learning, helping you grow into a confident, work-ready stylist.
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Sector Overview
The Hair and Beauty Industry is dynamic, creative, and full of opportunity and skilled senior stylists are always in demand. The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is designed for ambitious stylists who want to refine their skills, boost their confidence, and take the next step in their professional career.
This qualification prepares you for senior roles within salons, freelance work, and creative opportunities across the UK and beyond. With a strong focus on advanced cutting, colouring, styling, and consultation, this course helps you stand out in a competitive industry.
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Entry Requirements
To join this course, you must:
- Have completed a Level 2 Hairdressing Diploma
- Attend a successful assessment
- Attend an interview
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What will I study?
You will complete a range of exciting and industry-relevant units, including:
- Monitor and maintain health and safety in the salon
- Advanced hairdressing consultation skills
- Cutting hair to create a variety of styles and techniques
- Styling and dressing hair using advanced methods
- Creative hair colouring techniques
- Hair colour correction
- Promote and sell products and services to clients
- Creative hairdressing design skills
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How will I be assessed?
Assessment is practical, supportive, and industry-focused. You will be assessed through:
- Practical assessments on real clients
- Written assignments
- Online exams
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Enrichment
Your learning goes beyond the salon. Throughout the course, you will have opportunities to:
- Visit major industry events such as Professional Beauty and Salon International at ExCeL London
- Take part in guest talks and workshops delivered by leading stylists and salon owners
- Build industry insight, confidence, and professional contacts
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Work Experience
You will be offered opportunities to actively engage with industry related employers and take part in experiential events to improve your personal development.
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Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you could progress to:
- Employment as a senior stylist
- Further specialist training, including barbering qualifications
- Freelance or self-employed hairdressing
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Alumni
Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 96% of learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.
