Hairdressing NVQ Level 3

Hairdressing NVQ Level 3
Exam board: City & Guilds NCS course code: N3HRDAP
Aim Level 3 is the target qualification to be recognised as a professional hairdresser. The skills developed at Level 2 are built upon and advanced skills demonstrated which include the creative combination of techniques, business and management skills.
Content Although this is a practical course with most of your time spent working in a salon environment you will be expected to complete written work, undertake appropriate reading a compile a comprehensive portfolio of work.

This qualification includes:
· Controlling work operations
· Promoting products and services
· Consultation
· Advanced cutting
· Advanced colouring and colour correction
· Creative styling and dressing
· Dressing long hair
· Creative hairdressing skills
· Photographic and show work

Assessment method
This is a work-based qualification where learners will demonstrate you are competent in a salon environment. The main form of assessment is practical observation and there are online and paper assessments of essential knowledge.

Progression/career opportunities
For those wishing to use their qualifications to gain employment, career opportunities include: hairdressing on a cruise liner, in a TV studio or the theatre; technical representation for a fashion house; work abroad; become a specialist artistic director or salon teacher. Depending on the role you are in and the level you take and complete, you can progress on the higher levels of this qualification.

Extra information You will need to buy a uniform and hair design kit. At interview you will be given full details of where you can purchase your uniform and equipment at a competitive price. Your kit will form the basis of your professional work kit and may be used when taking your own clients.

Screening
Students will also be screened (in the College) and must achieve literacy and numeracy at the level appropriate to the course.