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Hairdressing Advanced (Level 3)

Hair & Beauty Tresham College

Overview

Hairdressing Advanced (Level 3)

This Level 3 study programme will focus on the development of the underlying principles and practical skills required in the hairdressing industry, and will prepare you for work in a salon environment as a junior stylist/ stylist. The course focuses on advanced cutting, colouring and styling techniques giving you the opportunity to creatively express yourself through your hairdressing skills.

Gaining this qualification will provide better employment opportunities to work in the industry completing advanced services to clients. This City and Guilds international diploma gives you the opportunity to work both locally or abroad. We offer a salon experience with external clients for assessments, building skills and confidence.

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Course information

Need to know

Entry requirements:

Essential:

A Level 2 Hairdressing qualification

Desirable:

Experience of working in a salon environment

What qualification will I gain?

City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing

How will I be assessed?
  • Ongoing practical assessments throughout the duration of the course for the practical element of the programme
  • Online end of unit exams and assignments
Work experience

A minimum of 30 hours of industry placement is required over the duration of the course.

Course content

What will I study?
  • Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
  • Consultation support for colleagues on hair services
  • Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques
  • Colour hair to create a variety of looks
  • Hair colour correction
  • Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks
  • Bridal hair
  • Creative hairdressing design skills

 

What skills will I gain?
  • Communication with a wide range of clients
  • Advanced practical skills in hairdressing
  • Ability to promote products and services
  • Confidence working with people

Next steps

Career progression:

Working in the hairdressing industry. Progression to senior stylist level, salon management, Rep technician, session stylist, artistic director.

 Average salary for a stylist is £24,000

Additional information

  • You will need to purchase a kit and uniform to complete the course – kit and uniform costs TBC
  • You will have the opportunity to visit Salon International /  Professional Beauty –  price TBC
  • You will participate in an annual hair and beauty show

ANY QUESTIONS?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.

Available Courses
Brooks Hair & Beauty Bedford
Starts: 08/09/2025
Type: Full Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s): 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Tresham College Kettering Campus
Starts: 08/09/2025
Type: Full Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s): 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Tresham College Corby campus
Starts: 08/09/2025
Type: Full Time
Length: 1 year
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s): 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Funding Information

All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.

If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.

If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.

Full-time Fee Flow Chart

If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.

Find out more

If you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):

  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  • Greater Manchester
  • Greater London
  • Liverpool City Region
  • Tees Valley
  • West of England
  • West Midlands
  • Sheffield
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • Barnsley and Doncaster
  • West Yorkshire
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Tresham College Hairdressing Level 3
Hair & Beauty

Crystal

I’ve loved brushing and styling people’s hair from a young age. After studying Catering for a year at College, I made the move to Hairdressing and I’m really enjoying it.

College is a big step up from school but it’s a very safe environment where you have more time to think about things. In the practical sessions we work with different hair types and colours, and the theory sessions support this with lessons on colour correction and the different ways to colour hair.

The practical sessions also include cutting hair. We start on mannequin heads and then after a few weeks move on to modelling for each other before working with real clients who come into the salon a couple of times a week.

Our tutors are very helpful and they will always come round and double check you are ok while you’re working.

We also have business workshops and a work experience placement once a week. I work at a salon in Burton Latimer where I get to apply all the skills I’ve learned in College, from timings and preparing the salon, to colouring and cutting. We’ve also been to Salon International in London and will soon have a speaker from the industry come in to talk to us about colour correction.

Once I finish this course I am going to move on to the Barbering course to expand my skill set. Eventually, I’d love to work as a Hairdresser on a cruise ship so I can travel the world while I work.

Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

 

Additional formats

Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 to order your copy.