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Hairdressing - Hair Professional Apprenticeship Strut Hairdressing

Strut Hair Salon in Great Wyrley is looking to recruit a Hair Professional Apprentice to carry out various hairdressing tasks within the salon. Apprentices will be employed and work in the salon while undertaking FG Apprenticeship Hairdressing Training at one of Francesco Groups' prestigious Academies in Stafford or Birmingham.

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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 hours are to be confirmed by the employer. Total hours per week: 30 minimum 40 maximum.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    07 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000063357

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Apprentices will carry out some of the following duties when starting their Hair Professional Apprenticeship:

  • Shampooing and treatments
  • Blow drying
  • Assisting other staff members
  • Front of House support
  • General salon duties

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

Your Hair Professional Qualification will be awarded by VTCT and is a nationally recognised qualification. You will receive the following during your Apprenticeship:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
  • Functional Skills in Maths, English, and IT Skills at Level 1 or 2 (as required)
  • Francesco Group Business Enterprise Project.

All Hair Apprenticeship Training is conducted work-based in a reputable commercial salon, working as part of the salon team, and supported by dedicated training sessions at one of Francesco Group’s Academies located in either Stafford or Birmingham.

Hair Professional Course Content:


• Client care and consultation
• Team working
• Shampooing, conditioning, and treating the hair
• Ladies cutting
• Hair colouring
• Styling the hair

 

Plus one of the following optional units:
• Perming Hair
• Relaxing Hair
• Hair extensions


The majority of your training and assessment will take place at your salon in dedicated training sessions with the Salon Based Trainer. You will also be required to attend one of our state of the art Academies in Birmingham or Stafford for two days per month (once a week, bi-weekly). Our Academies reflect the most up-to-date salons and have lecture rooms with interactive presentation equipment and training resources to support you.  We have laptops and internet access for independent learning and 1-1 support sessions to help you every step of the way. You will also have progress reviews every ten weeks carried out at your salon, with your Employer and a representative from the Academy.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Progression onto the Advanced Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship.
  • Progression into speciality areas such as barbering or colour expert.
  • Assessors Award qualification.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Smart appearance, Passion for hairdressing, Positive and friendly attitude

Qualifications

Other No formal qualifications are required. (Grade None.) Desired

Things to consider

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About the employer

Natalie started hairdressing in 2003. Always having a passion for hair, perfecting her skills as an expert colourist and hair extensionist. Opening the first salon “Strut Hairdressing” in May 2014, the business has gone from strength to strength with ‘Strut 2 Hairdressing” opening in Feb 2019. Strut Hairdressing is located in the village of Great Wyrley which is conveniently situated between Cannock and Walsall.

Employer

Strut Hairdressing

Address

6 BROOKLANDS AVENUE

WALSALL

WS6 6LG

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Training

Training provider

FRANCESCO GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED

Contact

Recruitment Team

fgapprenticeships@francescogroup.co.uk

07791077487

Apprenticeship standard

Hair professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

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