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Free Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hairdressing Course in Wickford

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hairdressing Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You'll need a Level 2 hair professional qualification or equivalent to enrol. This advanced and creative hairdressing course runs over 12 months while you work in a salon role, building expertise in creative cutting, colouring, styling, and advanced hair techniques. You'll develop the professional standards expected in high-end and fashion-forward environments, from bespoke salons to media and luxury settings. Assessment includes knowledge units, theory presentations, and an End Point Assessment.

Who this course is for

Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals are creative, passionate, and driven professionals who work without supervision, managing themselves and others when required. They provide a quality service, whilst working to the highest standards and continuously developing their personal and professional skills. An Advanced and Creative Hair Professional works in the hair industry, which is one of the largest, most trusted and fashion forward professions. They take ownership of their work and client lists, accept responsibility, are proactive, flexible and adaptable, plan their work and time, they aim for excellence by taking exceptional pride in their work and industry. The work environment can be varied in size, style and ambiance, from a bespoke salon, the media industry, cruise ships, product houses and manufacturers to luxury high-end hair salon. They are highly skilled and experienced individual professionals who deliver hair fashion forward trends, which are innovative styles inspired by current images and their own creativity, individual flair, imagination and interpretation.

Entry requirements

Level 2 hair professional or equivalent qualification

What you will learn

  • You'll master advanced creative cutting techniques, including fashion-forward and innovative styles.
  • You'll develop expertise in creative colouring and styling methods.
  • You'll build in-depth knowledge of hair theory and product knowledge.
  • You'll practise professional client consultation skills.
  • You'll apply health and safety standards relevant to salon and mobile work environments.
  • You'll develop the ability to work independently, managing your own client list and workload.
  • You'll understand how to maintain and develop personal and professional standards in a high-end industry.

How you will learn

Training takes place in your workplace over 12 months. Assessment combines practical on-the-job learning with knowledge units assessed through quizzes and theory presentations. The course ends with an End Point Assessment (EPA), which tests your skills and knowledge across the full qualification. Attendance at Debut Academy sessions is bi-weekly on Mondays.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Debut Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Senior hairdresser: lead stylist role in a high-end salon
  • Creative director: set trends and lead a salon team
  • Session stylist: hair work for fashion, media, and editorial shoots
  • Mobile hairdresser: run your own client list independently
  • Salon manager: oversee day-to-day salon operations
  • Educator or trainer: teach hairdressing skills to others
  • Brand ambassador: represent product houses or manufacturers

What you could study next

With a Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hairdressing qualification, you could move into management or education roles. A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Salon Management or Education and Training would support a move into running a salon or teaching. If you're interested in business ownership, a qualification in small business management could also be a practical next step.

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