HAIRDRESSING Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship

Level 3
Apprenticeship
Armagh Campus
Newry Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

This is an advanced programme designed for individuals who have a foundational understanding of hairdressing and wish to further develop their skills and knowledge in the field. This apprenticeship offers a valuable opportunity for aspiring hairdressers to gain hands-on experience, refine their techniques, and earn a recognised qualification while working in a professional salon environment.

Throughout the apprenticeship, participants will deepen their understanding of advanced hairdressing techniques, creative styling, and client consultation. They will refine their skills in precision hair cutting, colour application, and creative hair design, while also exploring specialised areas of hairdressing, such as bridal hairstyling, trendsetting looks, and hair extensions. Participants will learn to incorporate their creativity and artistic flair into their work, while still meeting the needs and preferences of their clients.

To be eligible to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 funded Level 3 apprenticeship provision, a person must meet all of the following criteria:

Have attained the upper limit of Compulsory School Age:

A 16 year old who is entitled to leave school after the statutory leaving date of 30 June, or a 17 year old who leaves school/Further Education (FE) College during the month of June, will be permitted to enter ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 from the first Monday in July.
A school leaver/FE College leaver who is 17 years old and who leaves before 1 June can be admitted to ApprenticeshipsNI 2021 at any time after leaving school or College.

Applicants to this course must have achieved a NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or equivalent.

Be either an existing employee in a new job role that requires a substantial amount of learning and skills development, or a new employee in (or about to take up) a permanent paid employment offer, including a specific start date as detailed on the Delivery Agreement and confirmed by the employer.

Be employed by a company that has a base in Northern Ireland and is registered as an employer with HMRC and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week (which includes day release/off-the-job directed training) with one employer. Directed training must be paid as part of the apprentice’s contracted hours.

Have the potential to successfully complete all the requirements of the appropriate Level 2/Level 3 apprenticeship framework.

Meet any health requirements (e.g., colour vision) specific to the occupation of their choice.

Have achieved any necessary entry academic qualifications (e.g., GCSEs) determined by the relevant sector for the apprenticeship and approved by the Department.

Pass any entry tests specified by the relevant sector/employer and approved by the Department.

Applicants with a previous level 2 or 3 qualification in the same occupational area may not be eligible for participation in a similar occupational area at the same level. This will require approval by the Department.

Employers may apply their own criteria during recruitment. However, only those potential apprentices who are assessed as capable / committed to achieving the full requirements of an apprenticeship framework will be recruited.

Modules include:

Creatively style and dress hair
Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
Creatively colour and lighten hair
Provide client consultation services
Hair colour correction services
Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of promotional activities
Employment rights and responsibilities

Assessment will be in the form of practical observations and online exams for each unit. Assessment in ‘contribute to planning, implementation and evaluation of promotional activities’ is completed through project based learning which will be compiled in an assignment format.

Following successful completion of this Level 3 Apprenticeship, students may progress to higher education courses such as the Level 5 Diploma in Hair & Beauty Management offered at SRC.

Upon successful completion of the Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma Apprenticeship, participants will have acquired the advanced hairdressing skills, technical expertise, and professionalism required to excel in the hairdressing industry. Graduates may find employment as: