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Level 2 Hair Professional Apprenticeship The Salon Lounge

A fantastic opportunity to join as a hairdressing apprentice at The Salon Lounge, a newly refurbished stylish, contemporary hair salon with our own in house training academy. For the right person there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    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 times to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    06 Jan 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000026883

  • Positions

    4 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The Salon Lounge wishes to attract passionate and gifted hair stylists to complement the existing highly trained team.

Full training and mentoring will be given, which will lead to gaining a Level 2 Hair Professional Apprenticeship.

Duties include:

  • Reception
  • Answering telephone enquiries
  • Greeting customers
  • Assisting stylists
  • Shampooing hair
  • Maintaining the presentation of the salon
  • General salon duties

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Training will be provided one day per week at our in house newly refurbished Academy.  You will be working towards the Level 2 Hair Professional qualification which includes:

  • Consultation
  • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair/scalp
  • Cut hair using a range of techniques
  • Style and finish hair using a range of techniques
  • Colour and lighten hair
  • Perming hair

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There are a number of opportunites available to you once you have qualified as a Level 2 Hair Professional apprentice including progression onto a Level 3 in Hairdressing or the Level 3 Advanced & Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Hard-working, Dedicated to become the best, Brilliant timekeeper, "Can do" attitude, Smart appearance

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4+ would be an advantage) Desired

Things to consider

As an apprentice you must work a minimum of 30 hours per week and receive a minimum of 20% of your working hours in off the job training. At the end of your Hairdressing Apprenticeship you will need to carry out an independent end test which you will need to pass to complete your apprenticeship. The end test includes a six hour practical exam.

About the employer

The Salon is a family owned and managed business where everybody counts. We are incredibly friendly people and welcome new talent into our company. We recognise you are the future of our business.

Employer

The Salon Lounge

Address

120

EAST REACH

TAUNTON

TA1 3HL

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Training

Training provider

HAIR ACADEMY SOUTH WEST LIMITED

Contact

enquiries@hairacademysouthwest.co.uk

01823 350333

Apprenticeship standard

Hair professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

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