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Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy & Makeup

Diploma in Women's Hairdressing - G023

Conway Park Part Time Level 3 Duration 34 weeks
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This course enables you to develop your skills and knowledge to an advanced level to meet industry required standards.

Please note that it is mandatory to complete awarding body COVID19 qualifications whilst studying a VTCT course. The exam registration fee is approximately £20,
Course Details
  • During your course it is expected that you will develop advanced technical skills and knowledge to improve employability.
  • As part of your qualification you will take part in a hair competition and produce a portfolio of professional images.
  • During your course you will be expected to attend national shows and exhibitions.
Entry Guidelines


To study a Level 3 qualification, you will need:

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 4-9 including English and/or Maths (or L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths)
                                     OR
A relevant Level 2 qualification and English or Maths at Grade 4 or above (or L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths)

Satisfactory interview and/or assessment

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

Equipment Required
You will need to wear a uniform, which consists of black tailored trousers (no leggings or jeans) and a black branded T-shirt. The T Shirt with white hairdressing branding on the back is £6.50. You must wear all black closed in shoes. You will also be required to buy a kit so you can practice your skills at home. The kit contains all you will need including a PPE apron at a cost of £139.14. This includes delivery to your home address. Equipment requirements will be discussed at interview.
Assessment Method
Practical assessment tests are carried out and written assignments are completed. In addition there are VTCT End Tests.
Additional Information
An interview will be arranged where you will have an opportunity to discuss the course and your individual needs.
  • Good interpersonal skills are required.
  • Reading and writing skills will be needed for theory and exams.
  • Basic maths for measuring products and working within specific treatment times.

    • This profession and course require you to be able to carry out physical work for long periods of time. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate disabilities.

    Where can I progress to?
    You may wish to further your management skills, consider teaching hairdressing as a career or developing related skills such as Beauty Therapy.

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    If you are aged 19 or over:

    If you are aged 19+ and living in the Liverpool City Region (inc Wirral), many courses will be free. If you are aged 19+ and live outside the Liverpool City Region, this course may be free. Terms & conditions apply.

    If you are aged 19+, you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan (which is available for this course).

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    Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.

    If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.

    Fee : £2850.00

    This is a full level 3 course

    The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.

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