Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians (part-time)

Ideally, you will hold a relevant Level 2 qualification or will have previous experience working in a hairdressing environment.

You will complete various theory and practical skills tests to establish your suitability to the course.

You will be required to purchase a uniform and kit for your course. Information on prices for these items will be shared at your meet the tutor chat.

You will have an informal chat with a course tutor.

Please bring any relevant qualifications. Attend anytime between 4.30pm and 6.30pm on the advised date.

This course aims to prepare you with the theoretical and practical skills required to work in the hairdressing industry. You will work independently and will carry out consultations with clients.

This will include practising your skills in our on-site salon, and organising an external placement if required. You will be encouraged to develop your employability skills throughout the course and record all evidence of external courses, enrichment and regional and national competitions.

This course aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to be competent in providing a service in the hairdressing industry. To be able to work independently and carryout consultations with clients.

As a stylist, you will cover all advanced cutting, colouring and colour correction techniques. If you are employed within the hairdressing industry, you can add any continuous professional development to your employability section within your course portfolios.

• Monitor Health & Safety
• Consultation
• Cut women's hair to create a variety of looks
• Style and dress hair
• Colour hair to create a variety of looks
• Bridal - Creative hair designs (competition)
• Hair colour correction
• Promote products

1 day a week TBC

Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.

The delivery of the programme is covered with one theory session and one practical session which then converts to a client session once all training has been completed.

You will have an assignment and practical assessment for each unit, which will be highlighted by your course tutor and an individual tracker allocated. Practical assessments will be graded pass, merit or distinction based on observation of performance in the salon with paying clients.

Additional support is available through our Personal Learning Coach (PLC) service.

The programme also offers the opportunity to take part in enrichment activities and employability workshops through the year, to enhance and develop your workplace skills and communication skills. You will get involved in the following:

• Hands-on workshops
• Role-play interviews
• CV development sessions
• Work placements
• Guest speaker sessions
• Regional and national competitions
• Employer activities.

You do not have a requirement to study additional Maths and English, but it is embedded into the vocational aspect of the programme.

It is advised that you undertake a relevant work placement in a hairdressing salon, however, this is not a mandatory requirement due to the nature of the course. Any work experience or employment can be recorded within your employability booklets and stored within your course portfolio under the employability section.

This course is taught by industry experts, and offers learners the opportunity to enter regional and national hairdressing competitions. Visit AHT and Wella for more information and details on professional products.

Click here for hairdressing resources, such as video tutorials.

Other useful links:Fellowship Hair, The Hairdressing Charity or Careers Rush.

You can progress to employment as a stylist or self-employed.