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Master Craftsman Diploma

The Master Craftsman Diploma is among the world's more select and famous hairdressing awards.

Only State Registered Hairdressers with management and training experience - in fact the cream of British hairdressing - are even awarded the diploma. The diploma comes in three impressive formats, each of A4 size or larger which are described on the application form below under 'fee'.

In addition to salon based stylists, the Master Craftsman Diploma is popular with and often sought by hairdressing teachers whether in public sector colleges of further education or private section schools of hairdressing.

Applicants for the Master Craftsman Diploma may qualify either by OPTION A OR OPTION B

OPTION A

Applicants must hold NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Advanced Studies, have three years practical experience since training plus one years experience in management or training; have been of registration standard for a minimum of three years and a State Registered Hairdresser for at least one year.

OPTION B

Applicants must have at least three years practical hairdressing experience since completing training plus two years experience in management or training, have been of registration standard for at least three years and a State Registered Hairdresser for at least one year. Successful applicants will normally recieve their script written diploma within 28 days. Appropriate fees must be submitted with applications. Fees will be returned to unsuccessful applicants.

The Hairdressing Council,
30 Sydenham Road,     Croydon CR0 2EF

Payment can be by cheque (payable to "Hairdressing Council") or by Credit Card.