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Diploma in Women's Hairdressing Level 3

at Peter Symonds College, Winchester · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma36 weeksPart time£3,345

What the college says

The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (QCF) is a qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed hairdresser/stylist. It has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills to an advanced level in various technical areas, including: colour correcting, creative cutting, long hair work and hair extensions. Applicants to this course should have successfully completed a Level 2 Hairdressing course.The aim of the course is to make you competent and confident in advanced hairdressing skills, making you highly employable within the industry. You will learn the practical skills of each unit and gain further experience in client care, learning how to operate within relevant health and safety guidelines. You will be working in a commercial salon environment, on fee paying clients (subject to Covid regulations), gaining experience of dealing with a wide range of clients.

What you need to get on

You should hold a level 2 qualification in hairdressing or equivalent. Good standard of English GCSE A-C/4-9 is advisable. If aged under 19 and do not have GCSE A-C/4-9, it is a funding requirement to attend additional English and/or Maths classes. It is also desirable to have related qualifications at Level 2 and 3, such as customer services or retail. You should also have good communication skills and ideally be working in a salon environment already (subject to Covid regulations).

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Peter Symonds College: Adult Education

    Stoney Lane Weeke, Winchester, SO22 6DR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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