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Apprenticeship in Hairdressing to become a Hair Professional En Route

Apprentice Hairdresser to undertake a 24-month course that includes a Hairdressing Diploma. Employed four days in the salon and one day training at the Academy, including some weekend working expected.

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Closing date: 30 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £180.38

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Days and shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    24 months

  • Possible start date

    01 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    05 May 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001707396

  • Positions

    1 available

Your role will also include:

  • Meeting and greeting clients in a friendly and helpful manner
  • Shampooing and conditioning hair and providing treatments drying hair, setting hair and sourcing equipment. Assisting qualified Hairdressers with mixing colours, moving on to colour application and colour choice
  • Some basic cutting and styling will be involved in this role, which will become more complex throughout the training to include some advanced techniques
  • Assisting with reception duties and offering refreshments to clients, moving onto making new appointments for clients
  • Keeping the salon clean and tidy

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

We are looking for applications from individuals who have the following skills:

  • You need to be confident and have the ability to work independently without the need for close supervision
  • Good customer service and communication skills are vital in this role
  • You must be able to follow instructions with a methodical approach
  • You must be organised and have good attention to detail
  • Good co-ordination is vital for this role

Personal qualities

  • You must be self-driven and have a positive, enthusiastic approach to your work with a desire to succeed in hairdressing
  • A helpful and friendly approach is essential
  • Willingness to go that extra mile and succeed
  • A professional appearance is essential

Desired qualifications

  • Good grades in English and maths are a bonus, but not essential
  • However, you must achieve a minimum of entry level 3 in both subjects at initial assessment to secure a place on an apprenticeship

Future prospects

  • Senior Hair Professional Apprenticeship in Hairdressing

Things to consider

  • You will be required to purchase a KIT/equipment from us in order to work within this Framework
  • This role will involve working with chemicals, heated equipment and sharp scissors
  • Philips Hair Salons is managing the recruitment for this vacancy on behalf of this salon; therefore, all applications must be submitted directly to us via the Apprenticeship vacancies system

Important:

  • You must not contact the employer directly

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About the employer

Professional, well-established salon in Walton, Wakefield.

Employer

En Route

Address

19

School Lane

Wakefield

WF2 6PQ

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Training

Training provider

PHILIPS HAIR SALONS LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Philips Hair Salons Ltd

Contact

Paul Dickinson paul@philipshairsalons.co.uk

Hair Professional apprenticeship standard, which includes:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
  • Functional skills in maths and English (as required)

Apprenticeship standard

Hair professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

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