Level 3
Diploma in Hairdressing for Cutting & Styling
Level 3 & Beauty Therapy Certificate Level 3
Entry Requirements:
You need to have a strong interest in acquiring the skills and knowledge which will prepare you for a career in the hair and beauty industry. You need to have completed the level 2 Diplomas in Hair and Beauty. You must be motivated and enthusiastic about the hair and beauty industry.
Length of Course:
Two years
Examination Board:
City and Guilds
Assessment:
The Hair and Beauty Diplomas will mostly incorporate internal assessment. However external assessment will also be required for some of the units. Assessment for practical’s is done in a realistic learning environment, on paying clients. Theory assignments will be carried out and assessed for each unit.
Progression:
Further studies in hair and beauty at university. Career pathways from Hair and Beauty Diplomas lead to salons, fashion, health and fitness, well-being, retailing, paramedical treatment, film and television, complimentary and alternative medicine, care and the creative industries.
The level 3 Beauty Certificate
will include the following units:
- Working with colleagues within beauty related industries
- Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
- Client care and communication in beauty related industries
- Promote and sell products and services to the client
- Provide body massage
- Provide facial electrotherapy treatments
- Provide Indian head massage
- Apply stone therapy massage
The Hair Diploma
will include the following units:
- Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in
the salon - Consultation support for colleagues on hair services
- Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks
- Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques
- Cut men’s hair to create a variety of looks.
- Display stock to promote sales in a salon.
- Scalp Massage Services.
- Salon Reception.
- Hair extension services.
- Creative hairdressing design skills.
- Promote and sell products to clients.