Free Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hairdressing Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration17 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hairdressing Course. Work-based training at your workplace. This course builds on a Level 2 Hair Professional qualification or equivalent experience in the sector. You train in your job role, developing advanced practical techniques while you earn. Over 17 months, you'll cover advanced creative cutting and colour, creative styling and finishing, consultation, and smoothing and strengthening treatments. Entry requires a Level 2 Hair Professional Apprenticeship or equivalent, or recognised prior experience; an initial assessment of maths and English will identify any support needed.

Who this course is for

The progression route after Hair Professional (hairdressing) Level 2, this Level 3 qualification is specifically designed to develop your skills to an advanced level of knowledge and understanding.

Developing your personal and professional skills further, you will gain further knowledge and learn advanced practical techniques in consultation, advanced creative cutting and colour, creative styling and finishing techniques, smoothing and strengthening hair, bringing your skills together to create a collection of looks.

Achievement of the qualification is at the End Point Assessment where under assessment conditions, you have the opportunity to display your acquired skills to achieve a pass or distinction.

Throughout the qualification you will learn and demonstrate your acquired transferable skills, understanding of salon life

the daily duties, behaviours and communication skills, safe working practices and the professionalism and values associated with what it is to be highly skilled and motivated advanced hairdresser.

The qualification will evidence, as well as the development of advanced level hairdressing skills that you have acquired transferable essential skills such as

  • you facilitate safe working practices for yourself and others
  • Problem solving: you can identify root causes and resolve them as an individual and as part of the team
  • You can work flexibly and adapt to the environment of the salon remaining in control and again, affective within a team.
  • You are creative and have individual flair and imagination that is a great addition to any salon.
  • You have an appetite for professional development: You love the development of trends and techniques in the industry, you want to learn, progress and be the best that you can in your career.

The Advanced and Creative Hairdressing Award Level 3 offers you these skills as an apprentice, earning as you learn and grow.

Entry requirements

Recommended an Apprenticeship Level 2 Hair Professional or equivalent qualification with maths & English Level 1/2.

or

In accordance to Apprenticeship guidance, recognised prior attainment or experience in the sector indicating acquired skills suitable for Level 3 entry.

Initial assessment of maths & English may inform of support requirements to achieve Level 2 Functional skills maths/ English were these cannot be evidenced.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced creative cutting techniques to a professional level.
  • You'll learn advanced colour application and creative colour work.
  • You'll practise creative styling and finishing techniques.
  • You'll apply smoothing and strengthening treatments to hair.
  • You'll carry out in-depth client consultation at an advanced level.
  • You'll bring together your skills to deliver complete, polished hairdressing services.

How you will learn

You learn on the job, applying skills directly with clients in a salon environment. Assessment is work-based and covers both practical performance and underpinning knowledge. You'll be observed carrying out advanced techniques in the workplace. Knowledge and understanding are assessed alongside practical work throughout the 17-month programme.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser at senior or advanced level.
  • Senior Stylist: leading client services in a professional salon.
  • Colour Technician: specialising in advanced colour and creative colour work.
  • Creative Director: directing style and colour in a salon environment.
  • Session Stylist: working on editorial, fashion, or media hair projects.
  • Salon Manager: overseeing a team and day-to-day salon operations.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (AET): if you want to teach hairdressing or train others in a salon or college setting.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: broaden your skills into barbering alongside your hairdressing expertise.
  • Level 4 Award in Salon Management: develop the business and leadership skills to run or manage a salon.

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