NQual
    Level 3
    QN: 610/4671/1
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    NQual Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Hairdressing

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NQual. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 990 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    NQual
    Syllabus Units
    17 Units
    Guided Hours
    990 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Advanced colouring techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of colouring hair
    • Understand how to prepare and carry out advanced colouring techniques
    • Be able to prepare for a colouring service
    • Be able to provide a colouring service
    2

    Advanced cutting techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of advanced cutting techniques
    • Understand how to prepare and carry out advanced cutting techniques
    • Be able to prepare individuals for advanced hair cutting services
    • Be able to complete advanced hair cutting services
    3

    Advanced Hair Anatomy and Physiology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the structure of the hair and skin
    • Understand hair growth and hair types
    • Understand the parts of a hair follicle
    • Understand different hair loss conditions
    4

    Advanced hair styling and finishing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to prepare and carry out advanced hair styling and finishing services
    • Be able to provide advanced styling and finishing techniques
    5

    Braid, twist and thread wrap hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principle of providing braid, twists and thread wrap service
    • Understand how to prepare for and provide braid, twists and thread wrap service
    • Be able to prepare and carry out braid, twists and thread wrapping techniques
    6

    Bridal Hairstyling

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of providing Bridal hair services
    • Understand how to prepare and provide bridal hair services
    • Be able to provide a variety of bridal looks
    7

    Hair colour correction

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of colour correction
    • Understand how to prepare and carry out a colour corrective service
    • Be able to prepare and carry out colour correction
    8

    Hairdressing consultation support for colleagues

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to advise clients and support colleagues
    • Be able to advise clients and support colleagues
    9

    Health and safety practices in the workplace

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand health and safety practices in the workplace
    • Understand the importance of a positive work environment
    • Be able to follow Health & Safety procedures
    10

    Professional Development and Personal Well-being

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of professional development within the beauty industry
    • Understand how to manage personal well-being when working within the beauty industry
    • Understand the importance of evaluation and self-reflection
    • Be able to use reflective practice
    11

    Provide basic business support and services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand and be able to assist in promoting products and services
    • Understand and be able to maintain the reception and attend to customers
    • Understand and be able to assist with restocking, stock take, ordering and deliveries
    • Understand and be able to liaise with the team
    12

    Provide hair extension services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to prepare and apply hair extensions
    • Understand how to remove hair extensions
    • Be able to prepare and apply hair extensions
    • Be able to remove hair extensions
    13

    Providing hair smoothing services

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of hair smoothing services
    • Understand how to provide a smoothing service
    • Be able to prepare for a smoothing service
    • Be able to provide a smoothing service
    14

    Set, style and dress hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles of setting, styling and dressing hair
    • Understand how to set, style and dress hair
    • Be able to prepare individuals for setting, styling and dressing services
    • Be able to set, style and dress hair
    15

    Style diverse hair types

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand diverse hair types and how to style them
    • Be able to style diverse hair types
    16

    Undertake freelance work

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand where to find advice and information for freelance work
    • Understand how to market and net
    • work for freelance work
    • Understand how to plan for freelance work
    • Understand financing with regards to freelance work
    • Understand how to negotiate contracts for freelance work
    • Understand how to work with customers in a freelance capacity
    • Be able to work in a freelance capacity
    17

    Use social media to promote services and products

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand your target audience and how to engage
    • Understand how to promote services and products
    • Be able to promote services using social media

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/4671/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NQual
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2024