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Hairdressing (Level 3 Diploma)

City and Guilds
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

Course Overview

Hairdressing has become a dynamic industry where flair and creativity are required alongside practical and technical skills. To succeed you need to be highly trained and possess an artistic passion for designing new looks, following fashion trends and have confidence in new ideas. Our staff will provide the necessary knowledge and skills required to achieve the standards for Level 3 accreditation as set out by the Hairdressing Industry Authority.During your course you will have the opportunity to participate in an annual Hairdressing and Beauty Showcase, a day of competition, judged by leading hairdressers and beauty therapists. Our students also have the opportunity to compete in Regional and UK Competitions. You may be entitled to financial support for your uniform and kit. Contact Student Services for more information.
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Limavady
    Strabane
    Strand Road

Important Message

Applications for Further Education courses 25/26 opening soon!

Available Sessions

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  • Course: City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma Hairdressing
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
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  • Course: City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma Hairdressing
    Campus: Limavady
    Type: Full Time
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    Fees:
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  • Course: City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma Hairdressing
    Campus: Strabane
    Type: Full Time
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Course Offering

  • Site location Limavady Main St Strabane Strand Road

Course Modules

  • unit 301 Creatively Style and dress hair
  • Unit 302 Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
  • Unit 303 Creatively Colour and Lighten hair
  • Unit 304 Provide client consultation services
  • Unit 308 Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business
  • Unit 401 Hair colour correction services
  • Unkit 402 Develop, enhance and evaluate your creative hairdressing skills
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

NVQ/VRQ Level 2 Hairdressing; OR NVQ/VRQ Level 2 Combined Hair/Beauty Determination, a love of the subject, commitment to your studies and a good work ethic. • the creativity to design and interpret hairstyles• excellent customer service and communication skills• organisational and time-keeping skills

ROI Requirements

NVQ/VRQ Level 2 Hairdressing; OR NVQ/VRQ Level 2 Combined Hair/Beauty Determination, a love of the subject, commitment to your studies and a good work ethic. • the creativity to design and interpret hairstyles• excellent customer service and communication skills• organisational and time-keeping skills

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

You will be placed in a Hairdressing Salon one day per week to gain valuable experience in the working environment. As placement is an integral part of your qualification a self-declaration of current health status is implicit as part of the overall risk assessment process.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Uniform - £30

What's Next?

Further Study

Successful students may choose to enhance their career opportunities by undertaking the OCN/NI in Hair & Beauty Management

Career Prospects

The course offers the opportunity to progress to supervisory and management positions, courses of higher education and careers in teaching and training.

Enquiry

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    In the future I would love to work as a TV or film stylist. My course is great, very hands on and the tutors really motivate you. I was delighted to receive a Best in Further Education award from the college this year!
    Georgia Pateras
    Hairdressing (Level 3 Diploma)
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