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Hair Professional Apprentice Junction 8

Junction 8 are looking for a Hair Professional Apprentice to join their busy team. Your duties will involve all aspects of training towards gaining the Hair Professional apprenticeship standard.

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £168.35

    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

    Shifts will be arranged with the successful candidate.

    Total hours per week: 35.00

  • Expected duration

    2 years

  • Possible start date

    01 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    16 Mar 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001835172

  • Positions

    1 available

Your duties will involve all aspects of training towards the Hair Professional Apprenticeship Standard. Hairdressers will be able to: 

  • Shampoo and condition hair
  • Cut hair using a variety of techniques
  • Style and finish hair to create a variety of looks
  • Colour and lighten hair
  • Hairdressers must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly
  • They also need to carry out consultations with clients
  • Demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Behaviours and communications:

  • Greet clients ina a friendly manner, choose the most approprate way of commmunicating with client; be helpful and courteous at all times; adapt behaivours in response to each client; respond promptly to clients seeking assistance; establish client expectations and needs; explain clearly any reasons why the client's needs or expectations cannot be met; willingly undertake wider salon duties, including reception duties where appropriate

Safe working practices:

  • Maintain effective hygenic and safe working methods; adhere to workplace suppliers of manufacturers' instructions for safe use of equipment, materials and products; meet legal and organisational requirements; maintain the client's modesty, privacy and comfort; minimise risks of cross-infection, injury or fatigue; promote environmental and sustainable working practices; ensure personal hygiene and protection meets industry requirements

Personal qualities

  • You must demonstrate professionalism and a passion for the industry 
  • Have a commitment to quality, a positive attitude and team working 
  • Be able to work under pressure 
  • Observe time management and self-mangagement 
  • Show a willingness to learn 
  • Complete services in a commercially viable time and to a high standard
  • Meet organisational and industry standards of appearance 
  • Observe professional ethics

Desired qualifications

You must have achieved Grade 3/D GCSE or equivalent in English and mathematics.

Future prospects

Once you have achieved your Hair Professional Apprenticeship Standard, there is always the opportunity of progressing onto an advanced level apprenticeship in Hairdressing. 

Things to consider

This role will involve standing for the majority of your working day. Due to the nature of the business you will be required to work Saturday. You may also be required to work some late evenings within your working week. 

About the employer

An Award Winning Hair and Beauty Salon based in Kettering, Northants. Offer a full range of Hair and Beauty treatments in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

Employer

Junction 8

Address

5

Bignal Court

Kettering

NN15 7RH

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Training

Training provider

ASTON RECRUITMENT & TRAINING LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Aston Recruitment & Training Ltd

Contact

Karen Loader 01604 230371 karen.loader@aston-training.co.uk

  • Intermediate Hair Professional Standard
  • Functional skills if required

One day per week at Aston's Academy in central Northampton, working towards the Hair Professional Apprenticeship Standard and Functional Skills if applicable. 

Apprenticeship standard

Hair professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

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