Advanced and Creative Hair Professional Apprentice (level 3)
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Company: Bettys Beauty
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Location: Huddersfield, HD1 2RT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Hair and beauty
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Ref: NAS-2000030442
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Application Deadline Date: 01/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00am to 5:30pm. Includes one day a week at the training provider in Halifax. Occasional late finishes during busy periods.
Brief Description
Work at Betty's Beauty Salon while you train with Exceed — an award-winning, top 100 apprenticeship provider in Halifax. 90% pass rate (vs 69.4% national avg), rated Excellent by employers, with tutors who run real salons. One day a week, blended learning. Earn while you gain your Level 3 in Advanced & Creative Hair.
Training to be Provided
Training takes place one day a week at Exceed Training Company in Halifax (13 Crown Street, HX1 1TT), via day release. The remaining four days are spent working and training on the salon floor at Betty's Beauty Salon, building hands-on experience with real clients alongside experienced stylists.
Future Prospects
On successful completion, you'll be a fully qualified Advanced and Creative Hair Professional, ready to take on a senior stylist role at Betty's Beauty Salon with your own column and client base.
From there, progression routes include:
- Senior or Master Stylist — building a loyal clientele and commanding higher service prices
- Colour Specialist or Cutting Specialist — focusing on a high-demand niche
- Salon Educator or Trainer — mentoring junior staff and future apprentices
- Assistant Manager or Salon Manager — moving into the business side of the salon
- Level 4 / Level 5 progression — Hair Salon Manager, Learning and Skills Teacher, or Operations Manager apprenticeships
- Self-employed stylist — chair-renting or launching your own salon
- Session, editorial, or platform work — weddings, photoshoots, shows, and competitions
- The hair industry rewards creativity, consistency, and client care — and this qualification opens the door to all of it
Vacancy Detail
- Greet clients, manage bookings, and keep the salon running smoothly
- Shampoo, condition, and prepare clients for service
- Cut, colour, style, and blow-dry hair under supervision and independently as skills develop
- Advise clients on looks, products, and aftercare
- Keep workstations clean, tools sterilised, and stock organised
- Support senior stylists and contribute to a welcoming salon atmosphere
- Build a creative portfolio of styles and techniques
- Take part in ongoing training, both in-salon and at the training provider