HAIRDRESSING FOR ADVANCED CREATIVE HAIR PROFESSIONALS Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship

Level 3
Apprenticeship
Armagh Campus
Newry Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

The Level 3 Diploma for the Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals is a qualification based on employer needs and has been designed by employers making it ideal for those seeking to work within the industry. It will cover all of the core knowledge and skills needed to become an advanced and creative hairdresser.

This apprenticeship is designed for passionate and skilled hairdressers who want to take their creativity, technical expertise, and professional practice to the next level. It builds on existing hairdressing experience, enabling apprentices to refine advanced techniques, develop specialist skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the business side of the hair industry.

You’ll work alongside experienced stylists and mentors in a salon environment while completing structured off-the-job training to develop the expertise, confidence, and artistry expected of an advanced creative hair professional.

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age:

A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school/Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July.
A school leaver/FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school or College.

Applicants to this course must have achieved a NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or equivalent.
Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent paid employment offer, including a specific start date as detailed on the Delivery Agreement and confirmed by the employer.
Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release/off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours.
Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2/Level 3 apprenticeship framework.
Meet any health requirements (e.g., colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice.
Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g., GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department.
Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector/employer and approved by the Department.

Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department.

Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable / committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

Mandatory Units

Creatively restyle hair using a combination of techniques
Creatively style and dress hair
Creative hair colour correction services
Provide client consultation services
Smoothing and strengthening systems
Use fashion forward trends in hair to create a collection of hairstyle looks

Assessment will be in the form of practical observations, assignments, online exams and short answer question tests for each unit. Apprentices must also complete a portfolio of evidence for each unit.

Successful students may be able to enter higher education and undertake further study in areas such as Salon Management, Assessing Vocational Achievement, Advanced Creative Hairdressing or Specialist Colouring Qualifications, Teacher Training or Education Pathways or Business in Creative Industries.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship can lead to senior stylist or salon management roles, freelance and session work, or progression into specialist areas such as colour artistry, bridal hair, or education and training.