Hair and Beauty
Hairdressing Level 3 - (SCQF Level 6)
Campus Milton Road Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
This one-year exciting course will enhance your existing Hairdressing skills and knowledge gained at Level 2, or the work you have already carried out in your salon.
Equipped with a more advanced skillset will enable you to develop your passion and creativity for hairdressing as you progress into a more technical and supervisory level within the industry.
Theory classes cover the knowledge required to complete all written work as part of your course. You will be required to have access to IT to complete parts of the course e.g. laptop, PC, iPhone, Android phone, Tablet, iPad.
Training at Edinburgh College will enhance your employability prospects as we have an exceptional standard of facilities and highly qualified lecturers. You will work in our salons or studios providing a realistic industry environment and gain essential practical experience working on paying clients with high-end product companies such as Wella which will enhance your employment prospects.
Edinburgh College is not only a recognised Centre of Excellence by Wella but also houses the Wella Training Studio for Scotland. This amazing collaboration ensures students receive the most up-to-date training in innovations and techniques within the industry.
Please note:
- There is an additional cost for – Uniforms & kits which must be purchased before the course starting.
- You will be required to have access to IT to enable you to complete the theory aspects of the course e.g. laptop, PC, iPhone, Android phone
- Students will be expected to bring in clients for practice and assessment purposes.
If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our star facilities before beginning your studying journey, simply book in for a treatment.
Hair Salons, Beauty Salons and Barbershop at Edinburgh College.</
What you will learn- Consultation Services
- Health and Safety
- Developing Creative Hairdressing Skills
- Creatively Cut Hair Using a Combination of Techniques
- Creatively Style and Dress Hair
- Creatively Colour and Lighten Hair
- Colour Correction
- Finacial Effectiveness
- Avant Garde for Competitions
Placement information
- All students must be currently employed or have a work placement in the industry prior to commencing the course one day per week (9-4pm) for the full academic year
Please Note - this is a mandatory aspect of the course - NB applicants without a Work Placement/Employment will NOT be considered for the course
How the course is assessed
- All practical assessments are carried out on paying clients within our salons
- The theory aspects of the course are carried out under exam conditions
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week (9.00 am – 4.00 pm)
- 1 evening (4.30 pm – 8.00 pm)
- 1-day work placement per week. This is a mandatory aspect of the course.
Entry requirements
- All applicants must hold a minimum recognised Hairdressing Level 2 qualification andalready have secured a work placement or employment within the Hairdressing Industry
- NB applicants without a Work Placement/Employment will NOT be considered for the course
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
Applicants will be given a date to attend campus for an information session and face-to-face interview where you will be asked relevant questions relating to the course and your goals and experience
Thereafter successful applicants will be invited to attend the college to carry out a skills test and written colour case study:
Skills Test
- A skills test will be required to be performed in a commercially viable time
Case Study
- This will be a basic colour case study scenario to test your knowledge
The formal interview has a scoring criterion based on - communication skills at the interview, along with the skills test and written case study
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English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- You will be fully qualified to gain employment within the Hairdressing industry
Career options
- You will be fully qualified to gain employment within the Hairdressing industry
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
