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Level 3
Advanced and Creative Hair Professional, Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship will allow you to become an advanced practitioner in ladies’ hair services. It is an exciting and dynamic course allowing you to specialise in your chosen field. You will be required to be employed as an apprentice for a minimum of 30 hours per week, attend our Knightstone Campus once per week plus have an enthusiasm and flair for the sector.
Our apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16 and give you a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn.
Studying Advanced and Creative Hair Professional through an apprenticeship program can offer a range of benefits, including:
- Hands-on experience: apprenticeships provide an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, allowing you to gain valuable hands-on experience in a real-world setting. This can help you develop your skills faster and more effectively than through classroom learning alone.
- Industry-relevant skills: an apprenticeship program focuses on providing you with practical skills that are directly applicable to the industry you're training for. This can help you stand out from other job candidates and prepare you for a successful career in the hairdressing industry.
- Recognised qualifications: completing an apprenticeship program can lead to industry-recognized qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3, which can help you demonstrate your skills and knowledge to potential employers.
- Career opportunities: by completing an apprenticeship, you'll be better prepared for a range of career opportunities within the hairdressing industry, including the possibility of starting your own business.
- Personal development: apprenticeships not only provide valuable professional development, but also personal growth. Working alongside experienced professionals can help you build confidence, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Earning while you learn: apprenticeships offer a paid learning experience, allowing you to earn money while you're gaining new skills and knowledge. This can help reduce the financial burden of training and allow you to support yourself while pursuing your career goals.
Overall, studying Advanced and Creative Hair Professional through an apprenticeship program can be a smart career move for those interested in pursuing a career in the hairdressing industry.
Subjects/Topics Covered
This Level 3 hairdressing programme provides all the skills you will need to work effectively as a senior hairdresser or stylist. You will cover units including health and safety in the salon, hairdressing consultation, hair cutting and colouring, blow drying and finishing, straightening, and smoothing and get the chance to create your own collection of work. You will also develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology.
Assessment Method
You will be assessed through production of your own personal collection of looks, online exams, assignments and an end point assessment. You will use an e-portfolio to store all of your evidence. You will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills you need to consult with clients and to provide a range services – including cutting and colouring, set, dress and finishing, smoothing, and styling too. We’ll also help you improve your communication and customer service skills, awareness of environmental sustainability and both communication and presenting skills.
Entry Requirements
You will need a related Level 2 qualification, plus English and maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above.