Hair Professional Advanced and Creative Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Course Overview

Hair Professional Advanced and Creative Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals are independent, passionate experts who provide high-quality service and continuously improve their skills. They manage their work and clients, are proactive, and aim for excellence. They work in diverse environments like bespoke salons, the media, and luxury salons. These professionals create innovative, fashion-forward hair trends inspired by current images and their creativity.

Located at: Off Site

Course Start: Any time

Course length: 12 Months

Course Code: AHAI5452500

Course Fees and Funding

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Course Content

You will need to:

  • Hold Level 2 Hair Professional or NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing qualifications.

  • Two GCSEs at Grade C/4 in English and Maths.

  • Successfully pass a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check.

  • You will need to find an employer willing to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our Apprenticeship vacancies for the latest opportunities. Please be aware, individual employers will set their own entry requirements and selection criteria for their apprenticeship job role.

You will be assessed by your assessor by E-portfolio and workplace observation. Guided learner hours are delivered during contracted working hours.

You will need to purchase a Hairdressing kit. Further information will be provided at induction.

Apprenticeship Standard

Upon achieving the qualification you can be self-employed or employed in a salon, be a salon owner, or even travel the world on cruise ships.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 22 March 2025.