The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is an occupational qualification for learners seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed hairdresser/stylist. This qualification is based on Hairdressing National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK’s lead hairdressing professional association (The Hairdressing Council) as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a senior hairdresser/stylist.

The qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as an advanced hairdresser/stylist including health and safety; client consultation; advanced cutting; styling and colouring techniques and; selling products and services to clients.

• Promote and sell products and services to clients
• Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
• 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
• Hairdressing consultation support for colleagues
• Research in the hair and beauty sector
• Creative hairdressing design skills

Learners who complete this qualification are eligible to become a State Registered Hairdresser (SRH) with The Hairdressing Council.

• Uniform for hairdressers at GHQ is black and white only (no denim) and ‘closed in’ comfortable shoes.
• Students will need to supply their own models
• Students will need to complete homework to practice and perfect the skills taught.
• Products and resources will be provided for you to use in class.

1 day per week over 44 weeks

Wednesday or Thursday 9.30am-4pm.

This course can be funded via the Advanced Learner Loan (subject to eligibility) which allows you to borrow the money to cover the costs of the course and pay it back a bit at a time when your income is over a certain amount.