Level 3 Hairdressing Apprentice

PHILIPS HAIR SALONS LIMITED

Leeds, Ossett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Closes on Sunday 30 August 2026

Posted on 8 July 2026

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Summary

This role is ideal for individuals who have just completed their Level 2 Hairdressing qualification and are looking to develop their skills. We will provide additional training with the opportunity to progress on to a level 3 qualification, which is delivered in house.

Wage

£12,480 to £19,827.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

Training course
Advanced and creative hair professional (level 3)
Hours
Days and shifts to be confirmed - Working hours subject to rota. Minimum of 30 hours employment per week. May work evenings and weekends.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

10

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

  • Work on a busy salon floor
  • Build up a list of clientele
  • Work on reception

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • 103a Queen Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8DW
  • Dickinson House, Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NW
  • 39a Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 7EE
  • 7 Providence Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3BG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING & SKILLS LTD

Training course

Advanced and creative hair professional (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Research fashion trends using the results to plan, design, create, produce and present a fashion forward hairstyle collection, identifying the purpose and message of the given collection. Analyse factors influencing the design and creation of the collection of hairstyle looks including the target audience.
  • Carry out in-depth consultation and complex analysis of the client hair to plan, create and style the collection of hairstyle looks. Maintain effective and safe methods of working and effective communication whilst creating the collection of hair looks. Use and adapt a range of technical skills to create a collection of hairstyle looks using: 1. sectioning and cutting guidelines to achieve the required look. 2. precision and personalised cutting techniques tailored to suit individual characteristics . 3. creative finishing and dressing techniques. 4. advanced creative colouring Use a range of products, tools and equipment in accordance with legal requirements, manufacturers' instructions and salon policy.
  • Present and promote the collection internally using a visual medium. Evaluate the results of the collection against the research results to improve further practice.
  • Maintain effective and safe methods of working and effective communication whilst completing smoothing and strengthening services. Carry out in-depth complex analysis of the client hair and scalp to plan and agree the smoothing and strengthening services.
  • Use and apply products, tools and equipment, to smooth and strengthen clients’ hair to the degree of straightness required. Resolve problems that may occur during and after the hair smoothing and strengthening process. Use a range of products, tools and equipment in accordance with legal requirements, manufacturers' instructions and salon policy.   Evaluate the results of the service and provide advice on future services and products.
  • Maintain effective and safe methods of working and effective communication whilst completing Creative colour conversion services. Carry out tests and an in-depth complex consultation of the client hair and scalp to plan and agree the creative colour conversion service. Analyse factors influencing the selection of the colour conversion technique used.
  • Provide an creative colour conversion service to change the depth and tone of the hair in accordance with legal requirements and manufacturer’s instructions. Creative Colour conversion services to include: 1. Using creative sectioning techniques to personalise the colour result and enhance the finished look. 2. toning through bespoke creative formulation, colour blending/shading. Resolve problems that may occur during creative colour conversion service
  • Removing artificial colour. Removing bands of colour. Recolouring hair treated with lightener. Using pre-pigmentation and colour. Recolouring hair that has had artificial colour removed. Correcting highlights and lowlights. Uses and applies the products, tools and equipment, in accordance with legal requirements, manufacturers' instructions and salon policy.
  • Semi- permanent, quasi (mildly oxidising), permanent colour, pre-lighteners, colour removers for artificial colour. Complete and evaluate the results of the service and provide advice on future services, aftercare and products.

Training schedule

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation: Achievement Training and Skills Ltd.

More training information

Your training course: Advanced and creative hair professional. Equal to Level 3 (A level).

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Degree in:

Level 2 Hairdressing (grade (Grade Pass))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

About this employer

Established in 1974, now with four salons, all our salon stylists have come through our apprenticeship programme

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

You could use your qualification to become a self-employed stylist, or to stay on and gain experience in the salon you are in. You could use your qualification to work in a salon abroad or a salon on a cruise ship! Career progression is discussed widely during your apprenticeship and support is always on hand.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING & SKILLS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041232.

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Closes on Sunday 30 August 2026