Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing
Course: Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing
Duration: 10 months
Attendance: 1-2 days per week Wednesday and Thursday at GHQ Training Centre
Venue: GHQ Training, 2 Elizabeth Court, Whimple Street, Plymouth, PL1 2DH
Cost: Private Funding at £4014 (Inc VAT) may be covered by an Advanced Learner Loan
Overview
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.
Requirements
The uniform for hairdressers at GHQ is black and white only (no denim) and ‘closed-in’ comfortable shoes.
Learners will be supported to source models when required
Learners will need to complete homework
Products and resources will be provided for use in sessions
Learners will be supported with work experience and career opportunities
A suggested kit list will be provided for learners should they wish to purchase to enhance their skills and progression.
Cohort Dates & Length of Programme
Wednesday/Thursday 9.30 am-4pm
1-2 days per week over 44 weeks (longer if 1 day only)
Funding
Private Funding at £4014 (Inc VAT) 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 £25,000.
It won’t affect your credit rating
Your credit rating will not be taken into account
Repayments are linked to how much you earn, not how much you borrow.
Progression
NVQ L3 Hairdressing
NVQ L3 Barbering
Units
Promote and sell products and services to clients
Monitor and maintain health and safety practices in the salon
Cut 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
Creative hairdressing design skills
Learners who complete this qualification are eligible to become a State Registered Hairdresser (SRH) with The Hairdressing Council.