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Free Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while working in a salon, building on your Level 2 Hair Professional Diploma or NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship. The course takes 12 months and covers advanced cutting, colouring, and creative techniques at a professional level. The level 3 advanced and creative hair professionals qualification is awarded by City and Guilds, a name employers in the hair industry recognise.

Who this course is for

This course is for Apprentices who have completed their Diploma Level 2 Hair Professional or NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing qualifications and are wanting to progress onto the next level.

Entry requirements

Diploma Level Hair Professional or NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced cutting techniques, including precision and creative cutting.
  • You'll apply complex colouring services such as balayage, colour correction, and creative colour.
  • You'll carry out advanced styling and finishing for a range of looks.
  • You'll consult with clients and adapt services to individual needs.
  • You'll manage salon services professionally, including health, safety, and client care.
  • You'll work to industry standards expected of a senior or specialist stylist.

How you will learn

You learn on the job in your salon, applying skills directly with real clients. Assessment includes practical observations in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, and professional discussions with your assessor. You'll be visited regularly by an assessor who reviews your progress and signs off competencies as you achieve them.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leslie Frances Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Senior stylist: lead on complex colour and cutting services
  • Creative stylist: specialise in fashion-forward and editorial work
  • Salon manager: oversee day-to-day salon operations
  • Colour technician: focus on advanced colouring and colour correction
  • Session stylist: work on photoshoots, fashion shows, and media
  • Self-employed hairdresser: run your own chair or salon business

What you could study next

Having completed the level 3 advanced and creative hair professionals course, you could move into management with a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Salon Management or Business. If you want to teach hairdressing, an Education and Training qualification (Level 3 Award in Education and Training) is a common next step. Some stylists go on to specialist courses in trichology or barbering to broaden their services.

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