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
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:
- 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 hairstylists, Advanced senior stylists, Senior hair professional or Specialist technicians
Duration
12 months (this does not include EPA period)
Delivery
The delivery will be done mainly at the workplace, with the off-the-job training accounting for at least 6 hours a week. The assessor will regularly visit you at work to observe you performing relevant tasks and to carry out professional discussions.
To successfully complete the apprenticeship, individuals must hold GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in both subjects.
You will complete Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Upon completion you can progress onto an advanced or higher apprenticeship at level 3, 4 or 5.
End Point Assessment
The end-point assessment (EPA) for Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals contains 3 methods of assessment which will be graded as Fail, Pass or Distinction:
- Observation and questioning
- Professional discussion
- Knowledge test
Candidates should already be working within a related sector, as this experience will support their development throughout the programme. All applications are reviewed on an individual basis, so if you have any relevant experience, sector knowledge or prior training, please make sure you include this in your application. This will help us assess your suitability and ensure you are placed at the right level.
To successfully complete the apprenticeship, individuals must hold GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in both subjects.
These core skills are essential to meet employer and client expectations within the role, particularly for tasks involving face‑to‑face communication, telephone interactions, booking appointments, taking deposits and processing payments.
Maximum funding: £5000
Please follow the link for more information on Apprenticeship Funding for Employers
Please feel free to call regarding any queries about funding on 01752 202264 or email admissions@achievementtraining.com
The enrolment forms below, need to be completed by both you as the employer and the apprentice. This will then allow us to gather the essential information needed to set up the apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship Enrolment Form (Employer) – Part 1
Apprenticeship Enrolment Form (Apprentice) – Part 2
What Happens After Enrolment?
Once both forms have been completed, the following will take place:
- A tutor will be in touch to create a training plan for the new role.
- An appointment will be arranged during the first few weeks of employment.
- During this appointment, the tutor will review the course content with you and explain the delivery model and answer any questions.
