Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
Course Code: P037878
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
08 Sept 2026
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free

Do you dream of becoming a professional hairdresser? Or are you looking to boost your future earning potential? This Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Women's Hairdressing is an ideal choice in this thriving and lucrative industry.
You’ll learn about cutting, styling, colouring and dressing women’s hair, providing hairdressing consultation support for colleges, promoting and selling products and services to clients, and health and safety in the salon.
You’ll train in our commercial salons to enhance your customer service and salon skills. You are encouraged and supported to take part in local and national competitions, including WorldSkills and will have the opportunity to go on national and international visits. Alongside valuable work experience placements, you will also take part in a variety of voluntary and charitable activities, including Nurses Day at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Victorious Festival and community events.
You will require a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English. You will also need to hold a Level 2 in Hairdressing.
The course is full-time, roughly 15 hours per week, over one year. A minimum of 90% attendance which includes maths and English classes must be achieved to ensure success on the course.
Our salons are run as commercial businesses to improve your employability skills, and some sessions will run into the evening.
Throughout the course you will be assessed regularly against the standards set by the examining body. These assessments will be pre-arranged. You will be given written assignments to complete throughout the programme, as well as online exams. Practical assessments will take place in the commercial salons.
This qualification may lead directly into employment in the hairdressing industry as a senior stylist, a salon manager, or to work as an independent hairdresser.
Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
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