Course description
Women's and Men's Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma (VRQ)
This course is for those who would like a career in hairdressing. You will develop your knowledge and skills of hairdressing services and treatments working in our commercial salon.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including maths and English or functional skills Level 1 in maths and English.
Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and complete an internal assessment. A good school report or reference and a successful interview are also required.
You need to be well presented, creative, have good communication skills, and show that you are focussed and committed to this industry.
All students will have their literacy and numeracy needs supported within the programme.
Training Course Content
What you'll learn
You will learn to:
- Cleanse
- Condition
- Cut and style
- Colour
- Permanently wave hair
You will work on a range of clients of different ages, genders and ethnicities to develop your competence to work on all clients.
Continuing Studies
Career opportunities are varied: you could become a self-employed stylist or salon owner, or develop your technical skills in specialist areas such as colouring, extensions, African hair styling, wedding hair styling, and many more.
Activate Learning
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