City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

On this highly practical course, learn the skills and knowledge needed to be a qualified hairdresser, all whilst working in our realistic salon environment.

You will learn several areas which cover learn the basics of the hair industry, as well as the specialist knowledge needed to take your career in hairdressing to the next level.

Our curriculum covers areas including:

• Creative cutting
• Colour correction
• Client consultation
• Creative hairstyling
• Working with long hair
• Organising promotional activities

In our industry standard salons, these skills are put into practice on real clients, whilst you learn from experts in the field.

Assessment will take place through practical observations in our salons, as well as with written work and online tests. You will also create a portfolio of evidence to display your achievement.

After this Level 3, you will be ready to start working as a Hairdresser, either in a salon or similar environment or through self-employed work.

You can also go onto further study in this area, such as a specialised apprenticeship, a Level 4 course, or at university to hone your skills.