VTCT Skills Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

Achieve professional hairdressing skills with this comprehensive Level 3 NVQ diploma.

Full Title

VTCT Skills Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

Level

Level 3

Duration

6 months

Attendance

1 day per week in person

Start Date

25.02.2026 (SLH) 24.02.2026 (Sidcup)

Locations

Stanford-Le-Hope, Essex Sidcup, Kent

The VTCT Level 3 Skills NVQ Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing is designed for learners looking to build advanced, industry-ready salon skills. You’ll develop expertise in cutting, colouring, styling and bridal hair, alongside consultation, health and safety, and retail skills, preparing you for confident employment and progression within a commercial salon environment.

What You'll Learn

You’ll develop advanced, industry-ready hairdressing skills, including professional client consultations, cutting hair to create a variety of looks, colouring and colour correction techniques, and styling and dressing hair using a range of methods. You’ll learn to monitor and maintain health and safety in the salon, promote and sell products and services, and create specialist looks such as bridal hairstyling, preparing you for confident work in a commercial salon environment.

Advanced Cutting, Colouring & Styling Skills
Client Consultation, Safety & Salon Professionalism
Bridal Hair & Retail Skills for Real-World Success
And So Much More...

Everything You Need To Know

Assessment Method

Assessment, exams, End Point assessment EPA, Knowledge units: Quiz & theory presentations

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification. Your centre will have ensured that you have the required knowledge, understanding and skills to enrol and successfully achieve this qualification.

Fees & Funding

Most Debut Academy learners pay nothing upfront by using an Advanced Learner Loan through Student Finance England. This loan covers 100% of your tuition fees and is paid directly to us.

✔ No upfront payment
✔ No credit checks
✔ Not based on income

You’ll only start repaying when you earn over £25,000 a year, and repayments are based on your income.

Course Cost for Level 3
- £3,345 if using government funding (Advanced Learner Loan)
- £3,345 + VAT (£4,014 total) if self-funding

Course fees are set by HM Government and published by the Education and Skills Funding Agency on the Learning Aims Reference Service (LARS).

Am I Eligible?
To qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan, you must:
- Be aged 19 or over
- Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
- Be a UK national or have the right to live and work in the UK

How to Apply
- Request a Learning and Funding Information Letter from us
- Use this letter to apply for your loan online
- Payments will begin automatically once you start your course

We’re happy to support you through the process!

Other Ways to Pay
Prefer to self-fund? You can pay by:
- Card or bank transfer
- In full or in instalments

Course Cost

£

3345

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Career & Progression Opportunities

Career opportunities following successful completion of
VTCT Skills Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

Qualified Hair Stylist

Work confidently in a commercial salon delivering cutting, colouring, styling and finishing services to a professional standard.

Senior Hair Stylist

Progress into an advanced role, carrying out complex colour services, colour correction and specialist styling for a loyal client base.

Bridal & Occasion Hair Specialist

Specialise in bridal and event hairstyling, working independently or alongside wedding and events teams.

Freelance Hairdresser

Build your own client base, manage your schedule, and offer mobile or salon-based hair services on a self-employed basis.

Salon Colour Technician

Focus on advanced colouring and colour correction services, becoming a go-to expert within a salon environment.

Hairdressing Educator or Assessor (with further training)

Progress into teaching or assessing hairdressing learners with additional qualifications and industry experience.

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