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Hairdressing Level 3 (FHAI)
Barnsley College
Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX
Available start dates
Available start dates
Course Summary
Advance your career with our Level 3 Hairdressing Course! Learn expert cutting, colouring, and styling in our professional salon environment. Guest workshops and industry events. One-day-a-week salon placements. Gain real client experience, build your portfolio, and prepare for senior roles or self-employment.
Course Details
Course themes:
• Health and safety in the salon
• Client consultation for hair services
• Advanced cutting
• Creative styling
• Advanced colouring
• Colour correction
• Creative image
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Assessments include practical salon-based tasks, written assignments, online tests and oral questioning. Students also build a portfolio showcasing their skills and client work.
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of a Level 2 Hairdressing Diploma (or equivalent).
- Submit a completed work placement proposal Form (provided at interview).
- Provide contact details for five potential clients.
- GCSE grade 4 English Language and Maths is desirable
Equipment required
Your next steps...
After Level 3 Hairdressing, you can progress to salon management, become a senior stylist, start your own business, or move into teaching or assessing. You can also pursue higher education like a Level 4 qualification or a foundation degree in salon management or hair science.
Additional information
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