Students on this course excel in competitions, source excellent and rewarding placements, and as a result have great reputations for success and progression in to the industry. On successful completion of this course, you could progress to careers such as a Hair Stylist, Hair Colourist or as a Technical Representative. You could also further your studies with a HND in Salon Management at university.
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
If you want to develop your professional and specialist skills in hairdressing through the study of advanced cutting and colouring techniques including creative styling and dressing, creative colouring and cutting and cutting Men’s hair, this is the course for you. You will gain practical experience in our on-site commercial salon and develop your hair design portfolio working on fashion shoots and competitions.
What is covered?
You will study the following units: Creatively Style and Dress Hair Creatively Cut Hair Using a Combination of Techniques Creatively Colour and Lighten Hair Providing Client Consultation Services Develop, enhance and evaluate your creative hairdressing skills Contributing to the planning, implementation and evaluation of promotional activities Cut Men’s Hairstyles
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You will require a recent Hairdressing Level 2 qualification or equivalent. If you are not progressing as an internal application a trade test will be arranged to assess suitability. Mature students may offer current experience in a salon as an alternative to formal qualifications. Students at this level will also be expected to obtain a relevant industry placement 2 days a week, to support their progress on the course.
You will perform a range of hairdressing services in a realistic working salon environment. You will learn through live practical demonstrations, research and small group-based activities.
The majority of your assessment will be through practical observation. You will complete online tests, assignments and a portfolio of evidence to assess your knowledge and understanding of Hairdressing.
You will require a ‘top up’ hairdressing kit and uniform. Details will provided to you prior to enrolment.
There maybe opportunities to visit Salon International at London’s Excel where you can check out the latest developments, get your hands-on new products and see live demonstrations. You may also have the chance to get involved in competitions such as the AHT (Association of Hairdressers & Therapists) Awards where the College have an enviable reputation for success, regularly achieving top places in the national finals across multiple categories.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you. One of the ways we do this is through a very effective ‘6 weeks to success programme’ that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as: Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in the first 6 weeks -subject to availability Moving you between course levels if you are finding your current level too easy/too hard -subject to availability Incorporating English and maths GCSE resits in to your timetable if you don’t achieve grade 4 One-to-one reviews with your academic tutor to ensure you are progressing and achieving well. Our course enquiries and admissions team are available at enquiries@stamford.ac.uk should you have any further questions.
Start date: 01/09/2025
Course Code
SDP3HA5AF$
Duration
1 Year
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
Stamford College has been absolutely fantastic for me, the professional standards from highly skilled professionals who help you aim higher and achieve more. I hope to in the future open my own salon and continue my career in teaching.
Fay Wilkins
Hairdressing Level 3
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