Hairdressing - Apprenticeship Level 3

Essentials

Duration: 2 Years Full-time
Start date: 4th September 2023
End date: 13th June 2025
Information event: Y

Course fee: FREE (See eligibility criteria)

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What is an Apprenticeship?
As an apprenticeship you are employed as full-time members of staff and typically work for an employer three to four days a week. One or two days a week is spent at college, studying for nationally-recognised qualifications in the same profession as the apprenticeship.

• You must find your own employer
• Some employers may require GCSEs on entry
• It might be possible to do an apprenticeship with a current employer
• You work all year round, but your College classes run from September to July
• Employers pay for the day the apprentice is in college, meaning you will receive a full-time wage at least in accordance with the national minimum wage

Details and restrictions

• Apprentices must be aged 16 or above. Restrictions apply for those over 25. (Age restrictions are currently under review by the Department for the Economy)
• Employers must be based in Northern Ireland
• Apprenticeships are part-funded through the Northern Ireland European Social Fund (ESF) and the Department for the Economy (DfE)

  

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Course Content

The Level 3 apprenticeship is aimed at those individuals who wish to build and develop their existing hairdressing skills. These are some of the advanced and creative units you will undertake:

• Contribute to the Planning & Implementation of Promotional Activities - plan an activity such as the hairdressing competition and implement it
• Creatively cut hair - creating restyle cuts including a precision cut
• Colour hair using a variety of techniques & Colour Correction - lightening hair and use of toners, resolve basic colour problems, creative colour techniques and corrective colouring using different types of products
• Creatively styling and dressing long hair - using conventional and non-conventional items and the use of accessories and added hair

What will I gain? 

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing.
• Good practical skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• City & Guilds Essential Skills in Numeracy, Literacy & ICT (If applicable) City & Guilds Employability Award City & Guilds Personal & Social Skills Award
• Access to the Digital Learning Environment (DLE)

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Special Features

You will be allocated a personal tutor to help you throughout the course. The College also offers learning support and guidance.

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Assessment Methods

Continuous assessment throughout the course and online portfolio building.

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Course Update

Please note that due to ongoing major campus construction projects courses at Ballymena, Coleraine and Ballymoney may be relocated to alternative suitable locations as required.

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• You must be in paid employment at least 21 hours per week including college day release.
• You must be aged 16–24 (currently under review by the Department for the Economy)
• Apply online and attend an information session.
• Take part in an aptitude test (if applicable).

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Following successful completion of the Level 3 ApprenticeshipsNI you may be able to progress to higher education – HNC/HND/Higher Level Apprenticeship – or employment in the field you have studied in.

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