Hairdressing (3002)

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Last Updated: 08 May 2018

Our certificates and diplomas cover a wide range of skills from shampooing, styling and dressing to cutting.

UCAS tariff

Level 3 Diploma in Barbering
Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians

Grade	New Tariff points
P	32

These qualifications are for those interested in a career in hairdressing.

There are options for young learners (14-16) and adults in Level 2. Level 3 and 4 qualifications suit more experienced hairdressers and barbers.

You don't need a current work placement to take these qualifications, and there are options for people with little or no experience.

Available to deliver in the following:

England
Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
International

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

If you pursue a diploma or certificate in Hairdressing, you'll learn the skills to succeed in your area - for example, women's hairdressing, barbering or colouring.

If you pursue an award, you'll cover the skills needed for a particular specialism or technique. These include things like cutting hair, styling and dressing hair, perming hair, relaxing African hair and working with hair extensions.

You learn with your training provider through practical sessions, group discussions or assignments. You'll have access to a realistic hairdressing environment where you'll practise and demonstrate your skills.

You will be assessed by your training provider using assignments, practical hairdressing tasks and online tests.

Which level is right for me?

Level 2
You're just starting out in hairdressing or have some knowledge and basic skills in the industry - probably from a role where you work under supervision. You might be a young learner (14-16) or an adult.

Level 3
You've worked in hairdressing or barbering for some time and want to develop your skills in a specialised area. You might want a broad qualification or to learn a particular technique.

Level 4
You're an experienced hairdresser or barber and want to gain skills in colour correction.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications give you the foundations to begin a career in hairdressing or barbering, or to advance in your career by gaining new skills.

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

You'll need to provide your learners with a suitable learning environment, salon equipment and the resources they need to complete the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification.

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

You can get fast-track approval if you offer Diplomas in Hairdressing (6902).

Anyone can take this qualification, but you must make sure all your learners can access the resources they need to complete it.

Level 2

Level 2 will suit you if you're just starting out in hairdressing or have some knowledge and basic skills in the industry - probably from a role where you work under supervision. You might be a young learner (14-16) or an adult.

To achieve one of the longer certificates or diplomas, you complete a number of core and optional units. For a full list of units required, download the qualification handbook from the additional documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications give you the foundations to begin a career in hairdressing or barbering, or to advance in your career by gaining new skills.

Level 2 Diploma in Hair Services (3002-20)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 2 Diploma in Hair Services

Accreditation No: 500/8694/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 41 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 344 - 356 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (3002-21)

Last Registration Date: 31 Mar 2018 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

Accreditation No: 500/9051/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 470 - 477 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
UCAS Points - Distinction*: 0 - Distinction: 0 - Merit: 0 - Pass: 0 This is how many UCAS points this qualification is equivalent to
Last Certification: 31/03/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Performance table: Data unavailable This is the year in which this qualification will count towards English performance tables

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering (3002-22)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2017 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering

Accreditation No: 500/8808/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 52 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 458 - 458 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 520 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
UCAS Points - Distinction*: 0 - Distinction: 0 - Merit: 0 - Pass: 0 This is how many UCAS points this qualification is equivalent to
Last Certification: 31/12/2019 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Performance table: Data unavailable This is the year in which this qualification will count towards English performance tables

Level 2 Certificate in Hair Services (3002-23)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 2 Certificate in Hair Services

Accreditation No: 500/8807/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 28 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 232 - 241 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 280 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hairdressing (3002-24)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hairdressing

Accreditation No: 500/9052/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 28 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 232 - 241 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 280 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Certificate in Barbering (3002-25)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 2 Certificate in Barbering

Accreditation No: 500/8704/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 28 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 241 - 257 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Diploma in Women's and Men's Hairdressing (3002-26)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2017 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 2 Diploma in Women's and Men's Hairdressing

Accreditation No: 600/5151/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 50 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 450 - 451 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 500 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
UCAS Points - Distinction*: 0 - Distinction: 0 - Merit: 0 - Pass: 0 This is how many UCAS points this qualification is equivalent to
Last Certification: 31/12/2019 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Performance table: Data unavailable This is the year in which this qualification will count towards English performance tables

Level 2 Certificate in Hair Techniques (3002-40)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 2 Certificate in Barbering Techniques

Accreditation No: 500/9002/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 22 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 176 - 176 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 220 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Certificate in Colouring Hair

Accreditation No: 500/9002/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 22 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 176 - 176 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 220 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Women's Hair

Accreditation No: 500/9002/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 22 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 176 - 176 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 220 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing (Combined Hair Types)

Accreditation No: 500/9002/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 22 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 176 - 176 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 220 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Certificate in Perming Hair

Accreditation No: 500/9002/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 22 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 176 - 176 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 220 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing Reception (3002-41)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2016

Level 2 Certificate In Hairdressing Reception

Accreditation No: 500/8695/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 13 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 107 - 107 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 130 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/07/2018 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Certificate in Scalp Massage (3002-42)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 2 Certificate in Scalp Massage

Accreditation No: 500/8696/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 14 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 121 - 121 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Diploma in Hair Services with GOLA (3002-60)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 2 Diploma in Hair Services

Accreditation No: 500/8694/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 41 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 344 - 356 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing with GOLA (3002-61)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

Accreditation No: 500/9051/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 470 - 477 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
UCAS Points - Distinction*: 0 - Distinction: 0 - Merit: 0 - Pass: 0 This is how many UCAS points this qualification is equivalent to
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Performance table: Data unavailable This is the year in which this qualification will count towards English performance tables

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering with GOLA (3002-62)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering

Accreditation No: 500/8808/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 52 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 458 - 458 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 520 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
UCAS Points - Distinction*: 0 - Distinction: 0 - Merit: 0 - Pass: 0 This is how many UCAS points this qualification is equivalent to
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Performance table: Data unavailable This is the year in which this qualification will count towards English performance tables

L2 Diploma in Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing with E-volve (3002-70)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

L2 Diploma in Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing with E-volve

Accreditation No: 600/5151/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 50 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 450 - 451 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 500 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering (3002-77)

Last Registration Date: 31 Jul 2018

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering

Accreditation No: 500/8808/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 52 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 458 - 458 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 520 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/03/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 in Hair Services (3002-92)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 2 Award in Health and Safety for the Hair and Beauty Sector

Accreditation No: 500/8640/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 3 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 22 - 22 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Diploma in Hair Services

Accreditation No: 500/8694/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 41 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 344 - 356 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Certificate in Barbering

Accreditation No: 500/8704/6 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: VRQ This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 28 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 241 - 257 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Award in Cutting Men's Hair

Accreditation No: 500/8759/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 6 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 53 - 53 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Award in Creating an Image Based on a Theme within the Hair and Beauty Sector

Accreditation No: 500/8789/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 7 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 60 - 60 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 70 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering

Accreditation No: 500/8808/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 52 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 458 - 458 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 520 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
UCAS Points - Distinction*: 0 - Distinction: 0 - Merit: 0 - Pass: 0 This is how many UCAS points this qualification is equivalent to
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Performance table: Data unavailable This is the year in which this qualification will count towards English performance tables

Level 2 Award in Dressing Hair

Accreditation No: 500/8848/8 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 8 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 75 - 75 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 80 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

Accreditation No: 500/9051/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 470 - 477 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
UCAS Points - Distinction*: 0 - Distinction: 0 - Merit: 0 - Pass: 0 This is how many UCAS points this qualification is equivalent to
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Performance table: Data unavailable This is the year in which this qualification will count towards English performance tables

Level 3

One or more pathways within this qualification has been approved by the DfE to appear in the 2016 Performance Tables. To review the qualifications approved please click here.

Level 3 is ideal if you've worked in hairdressing or barbering for some time and want to develop your skills in a specialised area. You might want a broad qualification or to learn a particular technique.

To achieve one of the longer diplomas or the certificate, you complete a number of core and optional units. For a full list of units required, download the qualification handbook from the additional documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications give you the foundations to begin a career in hairdressing or barbering, or to advance in your career by gaining new skills.

Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (3002-30)

Last Registration Date: 31 Mar 2018

Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

Accreditation No: 500/9099/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 58 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 485 - 493 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 580 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/03/2021 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Barbering (3002-31)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2017 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 3 Diploma in Barbering

Accreditation No: 500/9100/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 446 - 462 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians (3002-32)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2017 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians

Accreditation No: 500/9101/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 462 - 484 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians (3002-33)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2017 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians

Accreditation No: 500/9098/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 461 - 484 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Certificate in Hairdressing (3002-34)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 3 Certificate in Hairdressing

Accreditation No: 600/2748/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 36 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 299 - 324 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 360 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Hair Services (3002-35)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 3 Diploma in Hair Services

Accreditation No: 601/0106/4 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 40 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 341 - 346 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 400 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Certificate in Barbering (3002-36)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 3 Certificate in Barbering

Accreditation No: 601/3811/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 27 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 219 - 229 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 270 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 in Hair Services - Hairdressing (3002-66)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

Accreditation No: 500/9099/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 58 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 485 - 493 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 580 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Barbering with e-volve (3002-67)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 3 Diploma in Barbering

Accreditation No: 500/9100/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 446 - 462 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians with GOLA (3002-68)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians

Accreditation No: 500/9101/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 462 - 484 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians with GOLA (3002-69)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians

Accreditation No: 500/9098/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 461 - 484 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Womens Hairdressing (3002-78)

Last Registration Date: 31 Jul 2018

Level 3 Diploma in Womens Hairdressing

Accreditation No: 500/9099/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 58 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 485 - 493 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 580 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/03/2021 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Barbering (3002-79)

Last Registration Date: 31 Jul 2018

Level 3 Diploma in Barbering

Accreditation No: 500/9100/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 446 - 462 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/03/2021 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 & 4 in Hair Services (3002-93)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2020

Level 3 Award in Cutting Men's Hair

Accreditation No: 500/8585/2 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 5 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 44 - 44 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Award in Bridal Hair

Accreditation No: 500/8596/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 4 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 37 - 37 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2022 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians

Accreditation No: 500/9098/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 461 - 484 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

Accreditation No: 500/9099/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 58 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 485 - 493 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 580 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Barbering

Accreditation No: 500/9100/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 446 - 462 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing for Colour Technicians

Accreditation No: 500/9101/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 462 - 484 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 4

Level 4 is ideal if you're an experienced hairdresser or barber and want to gain skills in colour correction.

You complete one core unit at Level 4:

Hair colour correction.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications give you the foundations to begin a career in hairdressing or barbering, or to advance in your career by gaining new skills.

Level 4 Certificate in Hair Colour and Colour Correction (3002-50)

Last Registration Date: 31 Oct 2017

Level 4 Certificate in Hair Colour and Colour Correction

Accreditation No: 600/6000/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 23 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 202 - 202 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/10/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

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