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Full Time
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1 Year
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Spalding
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September 2025
Hairdressing Diploma Level 3
Add to ShortlistThe VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing is designed to enhance your creative skills and technical knowledge through advanced hairdressing techniques. The course covers a wide range of topics including creative styling, cutting, and colouring of hair, as well as colour correction and men's haircutting. You will also develop your ability to consult with clients professionally and evaluate your creative work effectively.
This qualification aims to refine your practical skills while encouraging artistic expression, preparing you for a successful career in the hairdressing industry or progression tonto further training and roles within the hairdressing industry.
What will I do?
During the course, you will cover topics including:
- Creatively Style and Dress Hair
- Creatively Cut Hair Using a Combination of Techniques
- Creatively Colour and Lighten Hair
- Provide Client Consultation Services
- Hair Colour Correction Services
- Develop, Enhance, and Evaluate Your Creative Hairdressing Skills
- Cut Men’s Hairstyles
You will also undertake 30 hours of work experience alongside your studies at the College and have the opportunity to complete the below qualifications:
- Earth Week – Tackling the Climate Emergency Level 3
- Preparing to Run a Hair and Beauty Business Award Level 2
In addition to your course, you may also study either GCSE or Functional Skills English and Maths, dependent on your current GCSE grade.
Entry Qualifications
To study the Hairdressing Diploma Level 3, you will need to have a Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing and and/or a successful skills test and interview.
Attendance
The Hairdressing Diploma Level 3 will take you 1 year to complete. You will attend college from 9:00am-4:30pm for at least 2 days per week at our Spalding Campus, plus independent study.
Fees
The Hairdressing Diploma Level 3 is free, if you are under the age of 19 on 31 August of the year you start the course.
If you are aged 19+, this course will cost £3345.
Fee remission may apply depending on personal circumstances, please enquire with the Registry Department for further information on 01205 365701 or email fees@boston.ac.uk.
Please note that all fees are subject to change.
How Will I Be Assessed
You will be assessed via practical assessments on clients, written assignments, a portfolio, oral questioning, and exams.
Where Could It Lead?
Successful completion of the Hairdressing Diploma Level 3 will equip you with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue a career in the hairdressing industry. This qualification will enable you to become eligible as a State Registered Hairdresser (SRH) with The Hair Council, and prepare you for employment as a Senior Hairdressing or Stylist,. You will be able to work in a variety of settings, including salons, media and entertainment, the Armed Forces, HM Prison Service, Cruise Liners, Hospitals, Care Homes, and self-employment.
To explore other Hairdressing courses available at Boston College, visit our Hairdressing page.
Additional costs
Additional costs may include purchasing a hairdressing kit, a uniform, and educational trips.
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What you could earn
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£23,143
potential
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£13,533
average
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£7,244
entry level
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