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Hair Services

Course Code: DHCE
  • Level: 3
  • Qualification: Diploma
  • Awarding body: City & Guilds (C&G)
  • Duration: One year
  • Course type: Part-time
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am - 4.00pm (plus up to seven Saturdays)

What's it all about?

The Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing is designed for those who work in, or wish to pursue a career within, the vibrant and creative hairdressing industry. This course will provide you with a range of advanced practical skills and theoretical knowledge, which will prepare you to meet industry standards and take your skills to the next level.

Course information

On this course, you will learn:

  • how to cut women’s and men’s hair to create a variety of looks
  • how to colour and lighten hair
  • how to style and dress hair
  • creative design
  • advanced colour correction
  • how to work safely in the hairdressing industry
  • professional communication techniques to consult effectively and promote services and products to clients
  • how to promote yourself in a professional manner.

You will need to have successfully achieved a level 2 hairdressing qualification and have a professional attitude and appearance.

You will be assessed through a practical portfolio, online exams and practical observations.

On successful completion you may progress to the Level 3 Certificate in Barbering at the College.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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Future careers

What you could earn:

Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors

£49,535.08

Potential salary

£16,104.49

Entry level salary

£29,362.00

Average salary

2

Annual openings in Plymouth

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