Hairdressing NVQ level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Hairdressing
NVQ Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at those who have achieved a level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in hairdressing, or have significant experience within the hairdressing industry and wish to pursue a career in supervisory management, whilst updating their skills and knowledge.

What is the course about?
The course covers all requirements of today's hairdressing industry including:

Hair Extensions
Advanced Colouring (including colour correction)
Styling and Dressing Long Hair
Cutting Techniques
Client Care
Promotional Activities
Competition Work
Indian Head Massage

Advanced Apprentices will also complete appropriate Keyskills.

Will I need anything else?
You will be required to follow a professional dress code and provide a specialist hairdressing kit. You will need to provide models for assessments. Access to a camera is essential, as photographic evidence is required for your portfolio.

How long & often do I attend?
90% attendance is required for successful completion. You may be required to attend on the day of the External Verifiers visit.

How will I be assessed?
There are a number of formal end of unit external examinations. Qualification is achieved via continuous assessments, practical observation, oral questioning, written assignments and building a portfolio of evidence.

What opportunities will this lead to?
A variety of opportunities will be available to students on completion of this course, including management, technical representative for a hairdressing company and cruise ships. Level 3 is a requirement for progression on to a teacher training course and for progression on to NVQ Level 4 Hairdressing.