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Advanced Apprenticeship


The Advanced Apprenticeship framework comprises of the following:

  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  • Level 3 (NVQ) Diploma in Hairdressing
  • Key Skills: Application of Number Level 2 and Communication Level 2

The Level 3 (NVQ) Diploma in Hairdressing is a 9 unit award, 4 Mandatory units with 5 Optional units. Additional units may be achieved within the allotted training entitlement.


Mandatory Units

  • G22 Monitor procedures to safely control work operations
  • G18 Promote additional services or products to customers
  • G22 Provide hairdressing consultation services
  • GH16 Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques


Optional Units

  • GH17 Colour hair using a variety of techniques
  • GH18 Provide colour correction services
  • GH19 Creatively style and dress hair
  • GH20 Creatively dress long hair
  • GH22 Create a variety of permed effects
  • G11 Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business