VTCT SVQ Hairdressing Level 3

• Implement and maintain safe, hygienic and effective working practices  
• Consult, assess, plan and prepare for hair services
• Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques
• Combine hairdressing cutting techniques to create a bespoke restyled look
• Creatively, set, style, dress and finish hair using advanced techniques
• Creatively colour and lighten the hair using advanced techniques
• Provide hair colour correction services
• Develop, enhance and evaluate your creative hairdressing skills
• Provide hair smoothing treatments 

• Stylist in salons
• Self-employed stylist
• Work on cruise liners
• Freelance work
• Colour technician
• Educator 

• HND Make-up Artistry: TV, Film and Theatre
• HNC Hairdressing

• SVQ/NVQ / VRQ Level 2 Hairdressing or equivalent  
• Selection will be by interview for internal applicants and external applicants will be required to complete a skills test.
• Due to Sector Skills Council regulations candidates must be 16 years old by 1 September 2026. There is no flexibility on this date as this would breach Health and Safety legislation. 

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk