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Level 2 Hairdressing Apprentice D D Empire

DD Empire Hair & Beauty is looking for somebody who is enthusiastic and passionate about starting a career in hairdressing to join their friendly and experienced team.

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Closing date: 16 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £144.30

    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

    Tuesday to Saturday. Days and hours to be discussed at interview stage with employer.

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    24 months

  • Possible start date

    17 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    17 Nov 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001792845

  • Positions

    1 available

Typical daily tasks of an apprentice will include: 

  • Cleaning and tidying salon
  • Greeting clients
  • Making drinks
  • Shampooing client's hair
  • Advising clients on shampoos, conditioners and treatments (training will be given)
  • Assisting and observing stylists and when a certain level of skill and understanding has been gained the tasks will gradually increase to things like applying colours, blow drying, styling etc.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Confident with good communication skills
  • Customer focused

Personal qualities

  • You should be smart, presentable, with a good attitude to work and time keeping
  • Passion for the hairdressing industry
  • Friendly and helpful
  • Inquisitive 
  • Willing to learn

Desired qualifications

  • Fluent in speaking English
  • Able to read and write in English
  • Maths and English GCSE or equivalent at grade D/3 or above

Future prospects

On successful completion of level 2 hairdressing standard, there may be the opportunity to progress onto level 3 hairdressing.

Things to consider

Applicants must have a realistic idea of what it is like to work as an apprentice in the hairdressing industry and must be willing to help out with the less glamorous tasks such as cleaning! Please be aware that when working as a Hairdressing Apprentice, part of your daily jobs will be to clean and tidy the salon.

There will be long periods of activity throughout the day.

Applicants also need to ensure that they are willing to work Saturdays and at least one late evening before applying for the position as this is a requirement when working in the hairdressing industry.

About the employer

DD Empire are an Afro & European Hair and Beauty salon in Barewood. 

Employer

D D Empire

Address

592

Bearwood Road

Smethwick

B66 4BW

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Training

Training provider

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Heart of England Training Ltd

Contact

Emma Stead 01788 820132 emma.stead@hoet.co.uk

  • Level 2 Hairdressing Standard
  • Functional skills in maths and English if required

Apprenticeship standard

Hair professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

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