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Level 3 Hairdressing Apprentice

Philips Hair Salons Limited · West Yorkshire · posted 8 July 2026

Wage
£12,480 to £19,827.60 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Advanced and creative hair professional (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
30 August 2026
Positions
10

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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.

What you’ll do at work:

  • The apprentice will receive two days per week training and gradually be provided opportunities to work on the salon floor when skills set is up to salon standard
  • Use 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
  • Carry out precision and personalised cutting tailored to individual client characteristics
  • Formulate imaginative creative advanced colour conversion services to change the depth and tone of the hair

Your training

  • 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

Where it leads

  • 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 to hand

About Philips Hair Salons Limited

Philips Hair Academy's intent is to deliver high quality hairdressing training in Wakefield and Leeds to a standard that will provide all our learners the chance to achieve the skills to work anywhere in the world.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgemental

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired
  • Degree Level 2 Hairdressing (Grade Pass) (grade Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 7 Providence Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3BG
  • 103a Queen Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8DW
  • 2 Market Street, Normanton, WF6 2AR
  • 39a Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 7EE
  • Dickinson House, Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NW

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