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Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma

East Sussex College - Hastings

Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027

East Sussex College Hastings

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

You will be required to wear a uniform and purchase your own kit for the year which will cost approximately £140. You will also have the opportunity to visit professional shows, training days and conferences which may incur additional costs.

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

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We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Course Summary

This one-year course is designed to be completed after the Level 2 Diploma in hairdressing, to add to the skills previously studied. During this course you will learn advanced techniques including colour and colour correction, cutting, styling and perming, giving you all the skills required to work in this dynamic industry.

Course Details

This course will teach you the advanced techniques required to become a professional stylist. including advanced cutting and colouring techniques including colour correction. By the end of the course you will have built up a portfolio of your own styles, colours and cuts, which you will be able to take into the start of your career in the industry.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Your assessment will consist of practical tasks, coursework and exams. Practical assessments are carried out on paying clients in our commercial salons. Essential knowledge is covered through project research, case studies, written/practical assessments and online exams.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of the Level 2 course and GCSE English Language or maths at grade 4.

Your next steps...

After completing the course you may progress onto other commercial qualifications such as Beauty or Barbering to enhance your employability skills and extend the range of services you can offer. You may wish to start your career in the industry and work as a salon employed stylist, a self-employed stylist, work towards becoming a salon owner, a sales rep, work as an events stylist, go into teaching or further study at university.

Additional information

https://www.escg.ac.uk/courses/105927/

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