Level 3 Diploma for Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals

Key Facts: 

Campus: Hereford
Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for Creative and Advanced Hair Professionals 
Level: 3 
Duration: 14 months approx

Occupational Profile: 

On completion of level 2 hairdressing there is a progression route to level 3. Level 3 Hairdressers will be able to carry out more advanced and creative work including creative re styling of hair, creative styling of hair, creative hair colour conversions, using strengthening and smoothing systems and using fashion forward trends in hair to create a collection of hair style looks. Hairdressers must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.

Standards: 

• All apprentices will complete the core skills and knowledge.
• Examples from the standards are shown below but the full standards can be viewed on the government's website.

Course Content: 

The apprentice will be able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism
• Demonstrate a passion for the industry and industry knowledge
• Have a commitment to quality
• Have a positive attitude
• Work in a team
• Work under pressure
• Observe time management and self-management
• Show a willingness to learn
• Complete services in a commercially viable time and to a high standard
• Meet organisational and industry standards of appearance
• Observe professional ethics and conduct
• Ensure personal hygiene and protection meets accepted industry and organisational requirements
• Adherence to workplace, suppliers or manufacturers’ instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products

The apprentice will know and understand:

• Industry codes of practice and ethics
• Quality assurance systems
• Time management principles
• Self-management principles
• Commercially viable times for the completion of services
• Industry and organisational standards of appearance
• The importance of continuing professional development, equality and diversity

Contact:
Telephone: 0800 032 1986
Email: apprenticeships@hlnsc.ac.uk