Earning Criteria

• The apprentice has been assessed independently by City & Guilds as having achieved all Distinction criteria for each component of the end-point assessment.
• An Advanced and Creative Hair Professional:
• demonstrates professionalism by maintaining confidentiality and discretion
• researches fashion forward trends, using the results to create, plan and promote a collection of hairstyle looks that reflects their own individuality
• analyses the factors that influence the design and creation of the collection of hairstyle looks, including the target audience
• designs a range of looks to create a fashion forward collection of hairstyle looks
• maintains effective and safe methods of working
• uses 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
• carries out precision and personalised cutting tailored to individual client characteristics
• formulates imaginative creative advanced colour conversion services to change the depth and tone of the hair
• uses a range of creative finishing and dressing techniques, advanced creative colouring techniques to enhance the collection of hairstyle looks
• presents, showcases and promotes their skills though their collection of hairstyle looks via a variety of media types and platforms
• provides a smoothing strengthening service to clients
• carries out in-depth consultation and complex analysis of the hair
• uses and applies the products, tools and equipment, in accordance with legal requirements, manufacturers' instructions and salon policy
• provides advice on future services and products
• evaluates the results of the service to improve further practice
• End-point assessment components: Knowledge Test, Observation and questioning, Professional discussion.
• This qualification is regulated by OFQUAL