VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills to an advanced level through a variety of techniques in the following units: the creative art of cutting women’s hair, the artistic skill of colouring, imaginative dexterity of styling and dressing hair, and how to provide effective consultation support for colleagues.
You’ll study a range of topics including:
- Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
- Hairdressing consultation support for colleagues
- Colour hair to create a variety of looks
- Cut hair to create a variety of hairdressing looks
- Style hair using hairdressing techniques
- Promote and sell products and services to clients
- Bridal hairstyling hair colour correction
- Learn from experienced industry experienced tutors who are salon owners
- Study in specialist salons with industry-standard equipment
- Work on real-life clients in our commercial salons
- Hear from guest speakers from local businesses
- Competitions including World Skills
- Work experience opportunities with local employers
Entry into this qualification can be achieved via previous attainment of a Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing and/or a successful skills test and interview.
Maths & English qualification grade 4 or above
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing contact@nnc.ac.uk or by calling 01909 504500.
Level 2 Barbering / Level 4 Salon Management
You will be expected to purchase a kit and uniform (further details will be provided at the interview)
“I enjoy coming to college and learning new skills to further my hairdressing career.”
Ellie Reek Level 2 Hairdressing Former student at Swinton Academy
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2025-26. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
