Advanced Diploma in Hairdressing – Level 3
This course is ideal if you’d like to perfect your hairdressing skills to work effectively as a senior stylist. You will learn advanced hair cutting, styling and colouring techniques, including promotional activities.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal if you’d like to perfect your hairdressing skills to work effectively as a senior stylist. You will learn advanced hair cutting, styling and colouring techniques, including promotional activities.
Working with our highly motivated staff in fantastic facilities and using the latest products, you will develop your communication and customer service skills to support your success in a vibrant industry.
As part of your studies, you will be required to complete work experience to further develop your skills and behaviours to meet industry standards.
Entry Requirements
You need to be highly motivated and demonstrate a keen interest in your chosen subject. Offers of a place on the course are dependent on your qualifications and practical aptitude. You will need:
- a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 3-4 or above including English and Maths (grade 4 or above)
- an Intermediate Diploma in the chosen subject to a Merit or Distinction standard
You will have an interview and initial assessment in maths and English and will attend a skills test. You will also be required to present a current portfolio of work at your interview. Parents and carers are welcome to attend the interview but not the initial assessment.
What will you learn?
You will study advanced hair cutting, styling and colouring techniques, including promotional activities.
You will also develop your skills in maths and English, which will support your main programme of study, help your future progression and enhance your life skills.
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
A kit and uniform are required for the programme. Details will be made available during your interview.
How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed through a range of methods including practical observation, oral questioning, written tests, assignments and preparing a portfolio of evidence.
Maths and English are assessed through a controlled assessment and a GCSE involves a final exam.
Where next?
Further study
The teaching staff will advise you on the wide range of opportunities available. These include progression to a Level 4 programme where you can continue to develop your skills in maths and English.
Careers
You can progress your career in salons, in technician roles or in self-employment.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Course Information for Employers
Information for Employers
Career Information
This course could lead to one of these careers...
Hairdressers and Barbers
£15941
Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors
£26625
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:50 pm
