VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing

Upon completion of this course, you will be competent in all aspects of advanced skills and techniques, creating a world of opportunity to work in all areas of the hairdressing industry.

Duration 1 year
Qualification Other
Start Date Tuesday 1st September 2026
Course Code V3HAIRD26T
A student working on the hair of a client in a professional salon.

TOP COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Small Classes
  • Experienced Tutors
  • Industry-standard facilities
  • Modern Equipment
  • Industry Links

Learn from sector experts

You will be taught by staff with extensive industry experience who will advance your knowledge and skills to meet the expectations of the hairdressing industry.

Develop work-related skills

During your programme you will develop personal and employability skills which will help prepare you for full-time work after you have completed the qualification. You will undertake a one day a week work placement in a hairdressing salon throughout your qualification.

Enjoy professional surroundings

Our working hairdressing salons all contain the latest industry-standard equipment and resources.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

This qualification includes a range of advanced skills and techniques across cutting, colouring, colour correction and styling and competition work. This will increase employability skills across a wider range of industry career opportunities. Throughout this qualification you will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of all advanced areas, alongside developing interpersonal skills that will assist you to communicate effectively with clients and junior members of staff. This one-year qualification is mainly a practical course, using a variety of teaching methods including discussions, demonstrations, and presentations. You will work on your own, in pairs and in small groups practicing techniques within a realistic working environment in well equipped, purpose-built salons.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Your achievement in this qualification is dependent upon excellent attendance, punctuality and effort. You will study in a friendly atmosphere, using a variety of assessment methods:

  • Most assessments are completed through practical observations of skills and techniques. This will be carried out throughout all your units, as you continuously strive to work towards a competent level of client hairdressing services.
  • You will be assessed regularly on written theory work that may be conducted within the class or as a homework activity and feedback will be continuously provided on your progress.
  • Your performance will be reviewed during 1:1 sessions with your personal tutor.
  • Mock examinations will also be undertaken on each unit throughout your course, preparing you for your graded assessments.

Work Placement:

A one day a week work placement is a mandatory requirement for this course. It must equate to 45 days or 315 hours

WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?

Career opportunities for a qualified hairdresser include working in salons as a Senior Stylist, or Salon Manager. You could also become a freelance Stylist or open your own business. The course will also allow you to progress to study at Level 4 or 5, qualifications to include Salon Management or Teaching.

Grading:

All units in this qualification are graded Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction* by:

  • Externally set and internally marked, graded practical assessments through observation.
  • Externally set and marked online examinations.
  • Externally set and internally marked graded synoptic assessments through observation.
Three girls sit on a picnic bench and are chatting and laughing.
Course code: V3HAIRD26T
Duration 1 year
Qualification Other