This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for hairdressing and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a senior hairdresser/stylist.
Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include:
- Health and safety in the salon
- Hairdressing consultation
- Hair cutting services
- Hair colouring services
- Setting and dressing services
- Blow-drying and finishing services.
Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety. They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to consult with clients, provide a range of cutting and colouring services, and set, dress and finish the hair.
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. Problem solving and research skills will also be developed.
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Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but in order to optimise their chances of success, a learner will ideally hold a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in hairdressing and a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English.
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Who is the course for?
The VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing is a technical level qualification aimed at 16-18 learners who are in a full-time Level 3 education programme and wish to pursue a career as an employed and/or self-employed hairdresser/stylist.
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Study methods
Study methods include: theory lessons, practical sessions, demonstrations, mock exams, employer lead demonstrations, and written feedback from personal tutors.
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How is the course assessed?
To be awarded this qualification learners must achieve a Pass (or higher) grade in:
- all mandatory units
- all selected optional units
- the external examinations
- the graded synoptic assessment.
There wil be externally set and externally marked examinations. These include examinations that assess knowledge and understanding from the breadth of mandatory units at the end of the period of learning.
There will be practical assessments, these are externally set, internally marked and subject to external verification. These will assesses practical performance at the unit level.
Graded synoptic assessment will be externally set, internally marked and subject to external verification. This will comprise of a complete service which assesses the application of knowledge, understanding and skills from across the breadth of mandatory units and conducted at the end of the period of learning.
You will be required to complete a service portfolio, which is externally set and internally marked and is subject to external quality assurance monitoring. This is a prerequisite evidence requirement at the unit level, which must be completed prior to learners undertaking graded practical assessments, the external examinations and graded synoptic assessment.
- all mandatory units
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More information
Learners provide a full range of services in ‘real’ commercial salons on paying clients. Learners providing services in realistic working environments does not constitute meaningful employer involvement.
Learners will undertake structured work experience or work placements which develop skills and knowledge relevant to this qualification.
They will also undertake projects, exercises and/or assessments/examinations set with input from experienced industry practitioners.
Learners take one or more units delivered or co-delivered by experienced industry practitioners, this could, for example, take the form of guest lectures or master classes.
Industry experts act as ‘expert witnesses’ who contribute to the assessment of students’ work or practice, operating within a specified framework. This may be a specific project, exercise or examination, or all assessments within the qualification.
Learners get the opportunity to connect with employers by participating in WorldSkills competitions and obtaining employer feedback. -
Where Next – Job Opportunities
Learners who achieve this qualification are eligible to become a State Registered Hairdresser (SRH) with The Hair Council. As a senior hairdresser/stylist, learners could progress directly into employment in a variety of contexts, which include: commercial salons, specialist African type hair salons, independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based settings, television, film, theatre and media, armed services, HM prison service, cruise liners, hospitals/care homes.
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Where Next – Further Studies
Whilst the primary purpose of this qualification is to prepare learners for employment, learners may choose to develop their knowledge and skills further by completing a specialist qualification at Level 4 in one or more of the following areas: salon management, hair colour correction, specialist hair and scalp services, advanced hair styling.
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How to apply
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OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
