The purpose of the VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF) qualification is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to be a hairdresser/stylist. This qualification is based on the Level 3 Hairdressing National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK’s leading professional hair associations (The Hair Council and National Hairdressing Federation) as being fit for purpose to prepare you for a career as a hairdresser/stylist.