Level 3 is for stylists who wish to gain a qualification that reflects an advanced level of hairdressing in creative and technical skills.
This advanced course is designed to prepare you for a successful career as an employed and/or self-employed Hairdresser/Stylist.
Based in our commercial salon, you will practise your cutting, colouring, and styling skills on paying clients while providing a first-class salon experience.
It will also be useful for those who may be seeking to develop their careers in training and supervisory management roles within the sector.
On the course you will learn:
- Colour hair using a variety of techniques
- Colour correction
- Creating a range of image
- Creatively dress long hair
- Hair analysis and consultation
- Planning and implementation of promotional show
- Advanced cutting techniques
The practical elements of this course will be delivered in the college commercial salons and the other half of the programme involves assignments, external tests, synoptic exams, and portfolio building.
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing (Technical)
The assessment for this programme will be a synoptic assessment. This will take place at the end of the course, with different practice formative assessments throughout the year.
You are also required to build a portfolio of evidence to support what has been carried out over the period of your programme.
Practical elements of the course will be assessed in our state-of-the-art salons. You will be assessed on a service portfolio.
Practical skill exams make up 50% of the grade for each unit studied.
There are two exams that are completed online with the opportunity to retake a second time if required.
All exams are marked externally by the awarding body and make up 30% of the grade.
A practical synoptic exam equates to 20% of the final grade which will be Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction.
A successful interview will be required.
Personal character reference to explain suitability for the course, this can be done by your previous hairdressing lecturer.
You should have four GCSEs at grade 4, one being English and a level 2 Hairdressing qualification.
Successful interview
Satisfactory reference
A minimum of 95% attendance Is needed to complete the course however,100% is expected.
Trips are optional (e.g., clothes show, salon international)
You will need to come equipped with hairdressing tools/equipment.
Good levels of English and Maths are important for your success in your course, your chosen vocation and life. Throughout your course you will continue to develop your English and Maths skills in your vocational classes.
If you haven't achieved an A*/9 - C/4 grade in English or Maths at GCSE, or a Level 2 Functional Skill, you will also be working towards a qualification in English or Maths at a level that will enable you to progress towards these grades.
If you have a Learning Difficulty or Disability, please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application, we can help with this too.
Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire, and the whole of the West Midlands.
Most learners who are successful on this course will be able to find employment as or in;
- Retail representative for manufacturers
- Assessor
- Lecturer
- Specialist hair colourists/fashion cutters
- Cruise liners
- Salon Managers
Blossomfield Campus
Sept-2025
Various
TBC
N/A For 16 to 18 Year Olds
SEBBP073BCF0
Full Time
Woodlands Campus
Sept-2025
Various
TBC
N/A for 16 to 18 Year Olds
SEBBR073CCF0
Full Time
Hairdressers and barbers shampoo, cut, colour, style and treat hair.
Job holders in this unit group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of hairdressing salons, beauty treatment and similar establishments.
Freelance stylists shampoo, cut, colour, style and treat hair. They are self employed and will often travel to clients.
Further education teaching professionals supervise and teach trade, technical, commercial, adult education, secondary and post-secondary courses to students beyond minimum school leaving age.