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Diploma in Advanced and Creative Hairdressing

at Michael John Training Manchester, Manchester · other provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma17 monthsFree

What the college says

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 creat

What you need to get on

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.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Michael John Training Manchester

    Work based

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