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VOC Level 3

Level 3 Hairdressing

  • Campus

    Lincoln Campus and Newark Campus

  • Start Date

    September 2026

  • Duration

    1 Year (Full-time)

Do you love styling hair and finding new ways to wear it? Do friends and family always comment on how good you are with hair? Are you confident and enjoy talking to all kinds of people? If the answer is yes, this course is perfect for you.

This course will provide you with a clear understanding of Hairdressing services. You will explore a variety of advanced current fashion techniques in the ever-changing world of Hairdressing. Your creativity and imagination skills will be stretched and challenged for you to produce work that can also be used on the catwalk and in photo shoots.

In addition to this, you will be given the opportunity to attend training with manufacturers, showcase your skills in local and national competitions and work on a number of paying clients.

During this course, you’ll learn:

  • Providing Hairdressing Consultation Services

  • Creatively Cut Hair Using a Combination of Techniques

  • Creatively Colour and Lighten Hair

  • Provide Colour Correction Service

  • Creatively Style and Dress Hair and Creative Hair Design

  • Plus extra units selected at the start of the academic year

  • Entry requirements

    Those progressing from Level 2 Hairdressing may be accepted if they have completed GCSE Maths and/or English Language, 85% attendance/ a satisfactory reference from their existing Personal Tutor.

    Assessment & Progression

    Assessment: Assessment is a combination of theory/assignment and practical assessments with online tests throughout the year. What courses and careers could this lead to?

    Progression: Completion of this course may allow you to progress onto a Level Four Diploma in Salon Management or into employment such as teaching or assessing, or working on spa resorts and cruise liners.

    What You Will Need To Bring

    You’ll need workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and kit from our preferred supplier - which will include your course textbook. You will need general stationery equipment, two A4 Ring binders and access to the internet; PCs are available on-campus.

    Course Fees

    Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

    For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

    Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

    For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]

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