Apprenticeship

Advanced & Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship Level 3

Subject Area

Hair, Beauty & Media Make-up

Start Date

Variable

Study Mode

Apprenticeship

Duration

Typical duration 12 Months + End-Point Assessment

Level

Level 3

Hairdressing is more than just cutting hair! If you want an exciting and varied career, hairdressing could be for you. There is a demand across the country for skilled and qualified hairdressers, and employers increasingly need committed, well trained and enthusiastic workers.

Entry requirements

To start the course you must be employed in a relevant environment for a minimum of 30 hours per week. You must have completed a Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship or have significant salon experience and have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above.

What will I study?

This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as a Hairdresser and will include:

Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
Provide hairdressing consultation services
Creatively colour and lighten hair
Creatively style and dress hair
Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
Hair colour correction service
Cut men’s hair using basic techniques

You will also put together a Collection of looks which will inform the Professional Discussion during the End-Point Assessment.

Method of delivery

Hairdressing apprentices attend College on a day-release basis and work for their employer for the rest of the time.

How will I be assessed?

Continual assessment will take place throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.

The End Point Assessment (EPA) will comprise of;

90-minute on-line test
Observation and questioning over 5 hours
Professional discussion based on your Collection of looks lasting 45 minutes

Additional costs

There are no specific College programme related costs, however you will be advised of any additional costs during your application and enrolment process.

Qualifications received

Advanced and Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship Level 3

Good course combinations

It is not possible to combine this course with other Vocational, T Level or A Level programmes.

Your next steps

Job opportunities following completion of this qualification include Junior Stylist, Stylist, Colour Technician, self-employment, starting your own business, or progression on to higher level apprenticeships

To find out more about how to become an apprentice or how to recruit an apprentice into your business, please contact York College Apprenticeship Team:

Tel: 01904 770368
Email: apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk

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