Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing

Further Details
Course Code
LP00332
Location
Deeside
Duration
Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course.
Department
Hairdressing & Barbering
Start Date
01 Aug 2027
End Date
31 Jul 2028

Course Overview

Ready to take your hairdressing skills to the next level? This Level 3 Diploma will help you develop your knowledge, skills, and creativity as a Hairstylist, preparing you for a rewarding career in the hairdressing sector or further study.

What You'll Learn

This one-year, full-time course is a fantastic blend of theory and advanced practical skills. You'll dive into:

- Advanced colouring techniques, including corrective colouring
- Cutting and styling for a professional finish
- Working with leading professional hair brands like L’Oréal Professionnel
- Performing a range of hair services on clients.

Alongside theoretical study, learners will gain practical experience through regular work experience sessions in our commercial salons and dedicated workshops. This course fundamentally focuses on developing essential employability skills.In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers.

The Level 3 Hairdressing qualification includes the following mandatory course components:
● Essential Skills Wales training and assessments
● Development of Welsh language skills
● Development of literacy and numeracy
● We have our own commercial salon that provides a WRE for them to develop skills.

Dates will be provided by your tutor on Induction.
Progressing Learners:

Progressing Learners (already at the College or progressing from another provider): Successful completion of a relevant Level 2 programme, plus appropriate qualifications in Communication and Numeracy, or their GCSE equivalent.
Your learning will be assessed continuously through coursework, covering both practical and theory observations, oral questioning, exams, and witness testimonies to confirm your skills and knowledge, to showcase your achievements.
This NVQ opens doors to exciting opportunities! Upon successful completion, you could progress to higher education or step directly into the hairdressing sector. Career opportunities include working as a Stylist, Supervisor, or Colour Specialist within a salon.

If you’re looking to progress to higher education, you’ll need sufficient UCAS points for postgraduate study. You could even consider progressing to Level 4 courses in salon management.
Some courses may require a kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see the attached kit list for further information.
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Kit List

Ready to begin your journey?

Our Open Days

Our Open Days are your chance to explore the College and find out about the range of courses we offer.

Wales Butchery Conference 2026
27/10/2026

Start - 10:00

Finish - 15:00

November Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth
12/11/2026

Start - 17:30

Finish - 20:00

November Open Event – Llysfasi
07/11/2026

Start - 10:00

Finish - 13:00

November Open Event – Bersham Road
19/11/2026

Start - 17:30

Finish - 20:00

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