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Hairdressing Level 3

City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate

students in the college salon working on client's hair

Availability & Details

Hairdressing - Level 3 Diploma SFY-HAIR3D/C01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (1 year)

Examination board
City & Guilds of London Institute

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Overview

You can further develop your hairdressing skills and pick up new creative techniques to expand your skill set by choosing this highly practical program.

You will be using a range of products and will develop your skills by learning advanced colouring, along with cutting techniques including long hair work.

Level 2 Diploma/NVQ in Hairdressing at a minimum of a merit grade. Salon experience would be beneficial, however it is not essential. Skills testing prior to course commencement may be required.

All students will be expected to comply with the hairdressing industry standards of dress code; this applies to both theory and practical lessons. Students will be required to attend all lessons in full hairdressing dress code. Jewellery and facial piercings are not acceptable and must be removed before entering classes.

On this course you will study:

  • How to carry out and monitor health and safety practices in the salon
  • Consultation support for colleagues on hair services
  • Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks
  • Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques
  • Colour hair to create a variety of looks
  • Creative hairdressing design skills

Students will have the opportunity to work in our industry-standard Salon74, working with paying clients, using top of the range products and equipment.

Practical assessment will be carried out on paying clients in the training salon. All practical work carried out will need to be recorded to form the evidence to be included with your portfolio. Attempts at assessment are made when it is agreed that your skills are developed sufficiently to allow you to meet the performance criteria. Assessments are recorded in your assessment book. Throughout the course you will need to keep records of the work you complete, so that these may be used to form the basis of your portfolio.

There is a mixture of exams which are in the form of online testing. There is also a considerable amount of project, assignment and portfolio work for this course. Homework is set as a revision task for online testing. You will also be required to complete a client write up. All students will be required to participate in work experience one day per week in a beauty salon.

This course requires you to purchase a uniform and kit and we include trips to enhance your learning and experience of industry. All of these costs will be explained at interview and students in receipt of financial assistance will be supported with these costs.

Employment within the hairdressing industry at a senior level, such as senior colour technician or senior stylist.


My time at the college was definitely life changing, I have learnt a lot of new skills, and obviously it’s a completely new experience. The support was great, there was always people there to help and try make it as easy as they can for you. The college is really fantastic, it has helped me on the way to get to what I want to achieve within my career goals.

Erin Morgan, BTEC student

This is a really good college, and it is definitely somewhere you can achieve your dreams.

Yolanda Stemp, BTEC student

My experience at the college was enjoyable and productive, with thoroughly helpful people surrounding you, an excellent experience. I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was, with the work shop time and experience I had, it was a great two years preparing me for the next stage.

Edward Smith, BTEC student