Hairdressing (Level 3 Diploma)

Course Overview

You will study a range of knowledge and advanced practical skills in our excellent salons, this will broaden your employment opportunities in the hairdressing industry. You will be assessed practically, theoretically and orally in all areas. Complete portfolios are verified and should include assessment book, assignments and online exams. Practical skills are developed further on paying clients who are used for assessment. This advanced programme is designed to stretch and inspire hairdressing to increase your skills and offers you the opportunity to develop a portfolio of high fashion work.

Teaching and learning methods

You will learn through working as a team and working individually, and you will study units such as creative styling, cutting and colouring skills. Assessment takes place in several ways: you will be assessed whilst at college by your tutor, 60% of the work you will carry out will be practically assessed whilst 40% will be assessed by assignments and online exams. You will be expected to ensure that you have a range of clients or models for all practical classes on which to develop your skills and carry out assessments. Online examinations will contribute to your course work.

On this course you will:  

• Learn how to cut hair using a combination of techniques 

• Creatively colour and lighten hair 

• Carry out hairdressing consultation services 

• Imaginatively style and dress hair 

• Carry out hair colour correction services 

• Have the opportunity to work with local employers who will provide demonstrations and talks on the industry  

Assessment: You will create a portfolio of evidence. Online examinations will also contribute to your coursework. 

Choose this course if… you wish to develop your skills to an advanced level. It is ideal if you enjoy being creative, artistic and enjoy the challenge of carrying out advanced technical services within a busy salon environment.  

Future Steps: This qualification aims to provide you with a range of specialist practical skills and technical knowledge which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the hairdressing industry. Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer that you have the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to be employed as a senior stylist in a hair salon. Alternatively, you could gain employment on a cruise ship or abroad.  

Entry requirements:   

A Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing. A grade 4 or above in GCSE English and/or Maths*.

We have fantastic commercial hair salons, beauty clinics, theatrical make-up studios and Spa. You will have the opportunity to train in the faculties brand new showcase salon Zeal @ Exeter College all at the Laurence Building on our Hele Road site. All our students experience a busy commercial environment, H2B professional treatments are available to visitors from all over the southwest.

You will have access to all the College facilities, including a student restaurant, full media suite, gym and a fully equipped Learning Resource Centre (LRC).

You will need a personal kit and uniform. Full details will be provided at enrolment.