Level 3 Diploma in Bridal Hair and Make Up

Our Level 3 Diploma in Bridal Hair and Make-up (RQF) is aimed at those learners currently working in the Hair and Beauty Sector, or who want to enter the industry to specialise in Bridal Hair and Make-up. The aim of the qualification is to provide learners with advanced practical skills and knowledge in Bridal Hair and Make-up. Upon successful achievement of the Level 3 Diploma in Bridal Hair and Make-up, learners will have gained the technical skills to create a range of Bridal Hair Styles and provide Bridal Make-up services to clients. The learner will also gain the knowledge and skills required for applying false eyelashes and styling special occasion hair.

At a glance

The qualification is delivered in a face-to-face environment with a mixture of theory and practical elements. Practical demonstrations will be given by industry experts and all learners will have the chance to put their skills to good use with tutor-aided practice sessions. Further practice and study will be required at home to hone and perfect your skills. Learners are expected to attend one session per week in the studio, individual timetables will
be agreed upon with your tutor during induction.

Qualification Information

Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Credits: 63
Total guided learning hours: 521
Course duration: approximately 19 weeks (1 day per week in the studio)
Course funding: Advanced Learner Loans provided by Student Finance (subject to meeting
the eligibility requirements)
Entry requirements: Learner must hold a minimum of level 2 qualification in either beauty
therapy/hairdressing or makeup to qualify for the course.
Holidays: in line with school term dates

Qualification Breakdown

To achieve the nationally recognised Level 3 Diploma in Bridal Hair and Make-up (RQF) the learner must achieve a total of 63 credits from the mandatory units:

Monitor & maintain health and safety in the salon
Maintaining personal health and wellbeing
Working in the hair industry
Explore technological developments within the hair beauty and associated areas
Client consultation for hair services
The art of dressing hair
Styling bridal hair
Styling and dressing hair using a range of techniques
Special occasion hairstyles
Apply makeup
Bridal makeup
Asian bridal makeup
False eyelash application

Assessment Methods

Over the course of the programme, you will create a portfolio of work which will consist of:

Practical observations
Photos of looks & designs
Assignments
Poster/Leaflet
Mood Boards
Group & Individual Presentations
Report

What you will learn

Anatomy & physiology of hair
Providing client consultation
Blow-drying techniques (straight/volumizing/big bouncy)
Using heated tools (curlers/straighteners) & products to set hair
French/Hollywood waves with Barrels/Rollers
Styling & dressing hair with adornments/hairpieces
Plaits & twists for bridal looks & festival hair
Classic & Modern Bridal hair
Matte & Dewy Makeup (day/evening & special occasion looks)
Western & Asian Bridal Makeup (classic/glam)
Asian Bridal Hair with Jewellery & Scarf Setting
Celeb Looks/Hair Pieces & Promotion on social media
Applying false lashes (strip & cluster)

Progression Routes

Learners who complete our L3 Diploma in Bridal Hair and Makeup qualification can progress
onto study a variety of other courses within CTP or with external providers such as college &
universities. Contact CTP for more information on progression routes.
Common progression routes include:

Further & Higher education
Employment
Self-employment

Entry Criteria

Age: 19 +
Level 2 qualification in beauty/hair or makeup
Minimum L1 English language skills are preferred
Funded and co-funded qualifications are subject to meeting eligibility criteria
Must not be enrolled on the same, or equivalent, programme elsewhere