Level 3 Certificate in Advanced and Creative Hairdressing
The Level 3 Certificate in Advanced and Creative Hairdressing offered by OXQUAL develops advanced technical and creative hairdressing skills in cutting, colouring, styling, specialist services, client consultation, salon practice and professional portfolio development.
About this qualification
The Level 3 Certificate in Advanced and Creative Hairdressing offered by OXQUAL develops advanced technical and creative hairdressing skills in cutting, colouring, styling, specialist services, client consultation, salon practice and professional portfolio development.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Advanced Cutting Techniques
- Precision Cutting
- Layering
- Creative Styling
- Hair Design Principles
- Fashion-Trend Awareness
- Advanced Colouring
- Balayage
- Ombré
- Highlights
- Chemical-Treatment Safety
- Hair Extensions
- Extension Maintenance
- Specialist Treatments
- Client Consultation
- Professional Communication
- Salon Workflow
- Customer Service
- Hairdressing Health and Safety
- Salon Hygiene
- Creative Portfolio Development
- Client Documentation
- Creative Case Studies
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Professional Hair Stylists
- Salon Assistants
- Creative Hairdressing Personnel
- Individuals developing advanced styling skills
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop advanced cutting and styling skills.
- Strengthen creative colouring techniques.
- Improve specialist-service knowledge.
- Develop client-consultation competence.
- Improve salon-practice awareness.
- Build a professional hairdressing portfolio.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, creative portfolio and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, portfolio submission and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 1 creative portfolio and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–8 weeks (100–120 hours total).
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