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Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals Apprenticeship Shrine Salon & Spa

Advanced Apprentice in Hairdressing to undertake an 18 month course. Includes the Advanced and Creative Hair Professional standard.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £161.25

    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

    Typically, 37.5 hours, with Saturday work and 1 late night (Shifts to be confirmed)

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Possible start date

    30 Apr 2022

  • Date posted

    05 May 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001707426

  • Positions

    1 available

The vacancy is for an apprentice who has completed the Hair Professional qualification or equivalent and wishes to advance their skills to become an advanced and creative practitioner, by working professionally with a team, running a column and taking responsibility for their learning. A condition of this vacancy is to undertake a 12-18-month course at Philips Hair Academy - Level 3 Diploma in Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals. The qualification supports and prepares candidates for completion of the End Point Assessment and helps to provide a structured, measurable training plan. Ideally employed four days in the salon and one day training at the Academy, evening and weekend work is generally expected.

The role will also include:

  • Behaving in a professional, responsible, friendly and helpful manner at all times
  • Adhering to strict rules and regulations relating to the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Consulting, choosing, mixing and applying colours at a standard expected of the individual salon; techniques will become more complex and develop throughout the training
  • Complex cutting and styling will be involved in this role, which will also develop throughout the training
  • Assisting with reception duties and ensuring retention of clientele
  • General housekeeping duties

Requirements and prospects

Desired 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 an 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

  • You must have completed the Hair Professional apprenticeship or equivalent
  • You will need to have achieved either GCSE in English and maths at a grade C/4 or equivalents 

Future prospects

Assessor award (TAQA). Salon educator. Salon manager.

Things to consider

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.

About the employer

Professional salon in Leeds.

At Shrine hair and beauty salon in Leeds our aim is simple, to make you feel welcome when you arrive, relaxed while you’re with us and happy when you leave. Your stylist, who’s been trained by the best in the business, will be there for a one-to-one consultation and is available to offer advice and listen. We want you to leave happy with your look and know why you’ve got it.

For us this isn’t about getting as many clients through the door as quickly as possible, we genuinely value each and every client - we want you to come back and tell all your family and friends about us.

Employer

Shrine Salon & Spa

Address

1-2

Norville Terrace

Leeds

LS6 1BS

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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

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Hairdressing which includes the six units shown below:

  • Creative Restyle
  • Creative style and dress
  • Creative colour correction
  • Consultation
  • Smoothing and strengthening
  • Use fashion forward trends in hair to create a collection of hairstyle looks
  • Functional Skills in maths and English as required to level 2
  • Preparation for End-Point-Assessment

Apprenticeship standard

Advanced and creative hair professional

Level 3 (A level)

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