L3 Diploma in Hairdressing FT – September 2024
| Funding information: | Free for Eligible 16-18 year olds otherwise Adult Learner Loans available, costs apply. |
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| Duration: | 1 Year |
| Attendance: | Full-time Provision |
Course Overview
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing is designed for learners who wish to further develop and enhance their technical skills in hairdressing. This course aims to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge that prove occupational competence as a senior stylist.
During this course you will be required to carry out work experience that is relevant to the subject you are studying. This is with an external company and allows you to put what you will learn in the classroom into practice. It will also help you to develop a variety of different skills. Upon completion of the course and the industry placement, it can also help you to secure an apprenticeship, employment or assist you with your application for university. We recommend that you start thinking about your placement as soon as you have applied for your course and consider potential employers you may want to undertake the placement with to help you get the most out of the experience. For further information and advice on industry placements please contact the industry placement team on wex@chesterfield.ac.uk Purchase of a kit and uniform are required to join this course
Course Content
The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing covers a range of skills and knowledge such as:
- Creative cutting
- Colour correction
- Long hair styling
- Performing a range of chemical services
- consulting with clients
Entry Requirements
A relevant Level 2 hairdressing qualification.
Assessment Methods
- Unitised theory exams
- practical summative assessments
Progression
Learners may progress to employment as a salon assistant or onto a Level 2 Hairdressing course.