Hairdressing Qualifications
Hairdressing Professional NVQ Level 2
Units
- Provide a positive impression of yourself, organisation and the hairdressing industry.
- Adhere to health and safety, infection control, legal, industry and organisational requirements, industry protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Advise, consult, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp.
- Shampoo, condition and treat hair and scalp.
- Cut hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks.
- Style, set, dress and finish hair using a variety of techniques to create a variety of looks.
- Change the hair classification type by one classification using chemical services
- Perform a range of chemical services to change the colour depth and tone.
- Use, apply and recommend a range of products, tools and equipment for a range of services.
- Maintain up to date knowledge and skills of new and emerging hairstyles, trends, techniques, products, tools and equipment.
Apprenticeship summary
hairdressing professional level 2
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
What is an end-point assessment and why it happens:
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 24 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
- fail
- pass
- merit
- distinction
Level 3 Diploma for Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals (7004)
The Level 3 Diploma for Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals is a newly created qualification based on employer needs and has been designed by employers. The Diploma can be used to support the on-programme journey in preparation for completing the end-point assessment for the Advanced and Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship Standard.
This is a qualification designed for learners who have a passion for the industry and wish to develop their skills and knowledge to the next level. They may have previously completed a Level 2 qualification in the relevant subject area. Learners wishing to complete this qualification will ideally be doing so as an employed apprentice in a real work environment.
This qualification will be based around putting together a photographic collection of 4 images that include creative cutting and creative colour. We want to see your individual flair, imagination, and innovation.
Duration: This Qualification will take 12-15 months to complete.
Advanced and Creative
Hairdressing Professional Level 3
Occupational profile
Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals are creative, passionate, and driven professionals who work without supervision, managing themselves and others when required. They provide a quality service, whilst working to the highest standards and continuously developing their personal and professional skills. An Advanced and Creative Hair Professional works in the hair industry, which is one of the largest, most trusted and fashion forward professions. They take ownership of their work and client lists, accept responsibility, are proactive, flexible and adaptable, plan their work and time, they aim for excellence by taking exceptional pride in their work and industry. The work environment can be varied in size, style and ambiance, from a bespoke salon, the media industry, cruise ships, product houses and manufacturers to luxury high-end hair salon. They are highly skilled and experienced individual professionals who deliver hair fashion forward trends, which are innovative styles inspired by current images and their own creativity, individual flair, imagination and interpretation.
An Advanced and Creative Hair Professional must be able to demonstrate the following skills.
- demonstrates professionalism by maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
- researches fashion forward trends, using the results to create, plan and promote a collection of hairstyle looks that reflects their own individuality.
- analyses the factors that influence the design and creation of the collection of hairstyle looks, including the target audience.
- designs a range of looks to create a fashion forward collection of hairstyle looks
- maintains effective and safe methods of working.
- uses and adapt a range of sectioning and cutting guidelines, creative and precision techniques and technical skills to create and enhance the collection of hairstyle looks.
- carries out precision and personalised cutting tailored to individual client characteristics.
- formulates imaginative creative advanced colour conversion services to change the depth and tone of the hair.
- uses a range of creative finishing and dressing techniques, advanced creative colouring techniques to enhance the collection of hairstyle looks.
- presents, showcases and promotes their skills though their collection of hairstyle looks via a variety of media types and platforms.
- provides a smoothing strengthening service to clients.
- carries out in-depth consultation and complex analysis of the hair.
- uses and applies the products, tools and equipment, in accordance with legal requirements, manufacturers’ instructions and salon policy.
- provides advice on future services and products.
- evaluates the results of the service to improve further practice.
Typical Job Roles:
Creative hair stylists, Advanced senior stylists, Senior hair professional or Specialist technicians
Entry requirements:
Hair Professional level 2 or equivalent qualification
Duration of the apprenticeship
12 -15 months
Become a hairdresser!
Hairdressing is one of the most rewarding careers in the world; hairdressers are officially the happiest people on the planet when it comes to job satisfaction*.
*City & Guilds’ Happiness Index
You don’t have to stay on at school, after completing year 11, contact Falltricks Hairdressing Academy on 01708 728054
billy@falltricksacademy.com
(Emerson Park or Rayleigh)
or email: training@falltricksacademy.com
Earn money whilst training as an Apprentice.
Be part of what we believe is the best industry in the world.
Hairdressing is a career for life.
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CONTACT US
Please use any of the contact details below to get in touch for more information on apprenticeships:
Falltricks Academy Emerson Park
73 Butts Green Rd
Hornchurch
RM11 2LD
T: 01708 728054
E: billy@falltricksacademy.com
Falltricks Academy Rayleigh
34 High Street
Rayleigh
SS6 7EF
T: 01268 779204
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