Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Hairdressing

The Level 3 Hairdressing apprenticeship is designed to further develop the basic hairdressing knowledge and skills learnt at level 2, enabling you to progress within your career.

P10180

Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Full-Time

Further Education

Hairdressing

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn.

Why Study This Course

This course is designed for those who work in a salon but want to take their hairdressing skills to the next level and prepare for a career as a senior stylist, hair company technician or start their own business or work on a cruise liner.

There is a hands-on approach to this course where you will develop your skills and knowledge in the college beauty salons of Shadeka and Revive and is enriched with opportunities to visit Professional Trade show in Dublin, and receive specialist skills delivered by external companies such as, Wella Advanced colouring techniques, Osmo creative styling and finishing, and business set ups.

Whilst on the course you will learn how to create a variety of looks using advanced cutting and styling techniques. You will further develop your knowledge and skills in colouring knowledge and application techniques equipping you with the skills required to work in a variety of settings in industry.

Course Overview

At NVQ Level 3 you will develop artistic flair and gain insight into supervisory roles within salons. As well as gaining a recognised qualification you will be employed in a hairdressing salon and take part in specialised training.

Assessments will be carried out on paying clients.

You will need:

to be employed in a salon AND
an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing AND
Essential Skills Level 1 in numeracy, literacy and ICT

Further details on the Apprenticeship route are available from our Training Organisation.

You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and IT if you do not have a GCSE grade C in English, Maths or IT. You will also have the opportunity to complete an appropriate qualification.

You are required to pay for your own uniforms and kits.

You will be required to complete an interview and skills test.

The Hairdressing Level 3 NVQ will consist of 8 units – 6 core units plus 2 optional units.

Subjects studied will include:

Health and safety
Consultation
Creatively style and dress hair
Creatively colour and lighten hair
Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
Contribute to the planning implementation and evaluation of promotional activities
Hair colour correction services
Creative hairdressing skills

Successful completion of this programme will allow you to progress onto further study at Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Techniques and Management Practice in Hairdressing which could lead to jobs such as teaching or management positions in the hairdressing industry.

You could take up a position as a trainee stylist/stylist in a salon or work abroad or on a cruise liner.

Available Sessions

We have 3 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn.

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Tanya Steele

Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Hairdressing

I really enjoy my course, I am learning so much at the salon and when I am at SERC in class. The apprenticeship route is great as you are building on your skills every day and, as you progress, you gain more confidence and responsibility.

Available Sessions

Title	Campus	Start	Spaces
Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Hairdressing Y10180BF1A-25/26-FT	Bangor	01/09/2025	14	More Info
Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Hairdressing Y10180DF1A-25/26-FT	Downpatrick	01/09/2025	6	More Info
Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Hairdressing Y10180LF1A-25/26-FT	Lisburn	01/09/2025	4	More Info
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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