Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train in your salon role while you earn, building advanced technical and creative skills over 12 months. The course covers complex colouring, cutting, and styling techniques at a professional level. You'll need a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification or solid salon experience to join, and you must be 16 or over. The level 3 advanced and creative hair professionals qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.
Who this course is for
Ready to take your hairdressing skills to the next level? Our Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hairdressing Apprenticeship is perfect for those who want to push their creativity, master advanced techniques, and stand out in the hairdressing world.
Entry requirements
You need to be 16 or over
You’ll already have a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification or plenty of salon experience
What you will learn
You'll develop advanced cutting techniques, including precision and creative cutting.
You'll master complex colouring services such as balayage, colour correction, and fashion shades.
You'll create advanced styling and finishing looks for a range of occasions.
You'll apply creative and editorial hair design skills.
You'll manage client consultations for complex technical services.
You'll understand hair and scalp science to support advanced treatments.
You'll meet professional standards for salon performance and client care.
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 written or online knowledge tests. A training assessor will visit your workplace to observe and assess your progress. You may also attend off-the-job sessions to cover underpinning knowledge.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Mode 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
Colour technician: specialise in advanced colouring and colour correction
Creative stylist: editorial, session, and photographic hair work
Salon manager: step into a supervisory or management role
Freelance hairdresser: work independently across multiple clients and locations
Hair educator or trainer: teach hairdressing skills to others
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (AET): if you want to move into teaching or training others in hairdressing.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: a fuller teaching qualification for those moving into further education.
Level 3 or Level 4 management qualifications (such as CMI or ILM): useful if you're moving toward salon management or ownership.
