Level 3 VTCT Diploma in Hairdressing (VRQ)
Code: 2C106026G10
The Level 3 Diploma at Barnet and Southgate College is for students that already have their Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or an equivalent. An excellent programme for people working in the hairdressing industry, the course includes an English and maths qualification.
Location
Colindale Campus
Dates
4th Sep 2026 - 2nd Jul 2027
Days
Mon - Fri
Times
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
What qualifications or experience do I need?
You will have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or equivalent and be working in the industry.
You will also need to have Level 2 Assessment in Literacy or ESOL or 5 or more GCSEs at grade 7/8 - 4/5 (A-C) and you must pass the written and trade test at interview.
What will I study ?
The course will cover a whole range of skills such as: how to creatively style and dress hair, a combination of cutting techniques, providing creative hair extension services and colouring hair. Instruction on client consultation services and the planning, implementation and evaluation of promotional activities also forms part of the course.
How will I be assessed ?
This programme is assessed by a range of methods, including projects, practical observations, oral questions and external written tests.
What qualifications could I achieve ?
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing, together with an English and maths qualification.
How do I join the course ?
Please apply online (via the orange button) and the College will contact you shortly.
Will I need an interview ?
You will be contacted by a member of the admissions team for a chat.
Any extra costs for equipment/materials ?
You will need to spend approximately £25 on books. A hair extension kit will cost approximately £220.
Lucia, Level 3 Hairdressing Student
"I’ve been at the College for two years now, I live locally so knew about the Hairdressing Salon at the Colindale Campus, I was already doing afro hairdressing on a freelance basis, so when I decided to enrol on a course I knew that I wanted to come here. After I left school I went to study Childcare in Stanmore, but I knew that course wasn’t for me, so I made the change to hairdressing and I haven’t looked back. I started doing my own hair at school and slowly started to do my friends’ hair and my freelance work just snowballed from there, although that was always afro hair styling, so enrolling on this course I’ve learnt so much more about different hair types, techniques and colouring skills."
