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Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing SAKS YARM LIMITED

A fantastic opportunity to become a Hairdressing Advanced Apprentice in Saks, a stylish contemporary salon located in Yarm.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 11 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    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 shifts will be discussed with successful applicant.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    25 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000076775

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Advanced Apprentice required to work in a busy salon. This position will gain you valuable industry experience while you also receive Level 3 training from Saks Apprenticeships.

You will advance your technical skills and knowledge in consultation, creative cut and colour, corrective colour and artistic hairdressing design skills including styling, dressing and finishing techniques.

Full training will be given by Saks Apprenticeships, which will lead to gaining Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing.

Daily duties will include:

·       Assisting with the daily running of the salon such as meeting and greeting clients, reception duties

·       Carrying out skills and techniques gained in Level 2 qualification 

·       Assisting qualified stylists in creative cuts/colours to gain skills as a Level 3 Hairdressing Apprentice

The programme is ideal if you want to enhance your technical skills and take on more responsibility at work.

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

Training to be provided in salon and Level 3 training in Hairdressing delivered on site by Saks Apprenticeships.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After you have completed your Level 3 Diploma in Advanced and Creative Hairdressing you will have reached the pinnacle of hairdressing apprenticeships and are able to become a State Registered Hairdresser (SRH) with The Hairdressing Council. However, there are still more skills you can learn to help you develop within the Hair and Beauty industry.

You will be able to develop your skills further by advancing onto one of our other apprenticeships each of which will allow you to increase your knowledge add to your skill set and become ever more valuable to your salon.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience, Keen Interest in Hairdressing

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices applies to 16-18 year old Apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their Apprenticeship. As an apprentice you are required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and receive a minimum of 20% of your working hours in off the job training. Once you have successfully completed the program you will be submitted for your End Point Assessment. The EPA is an assessment of all the knowledge, skills and behaviours you have learned throughout your apprenticeship, it confirms you are ready and competent in the career path you have chosen. These assessments have been designed and developed, by employers in the hairdressing industry, to reflect the daily work of a hairdresser. This makes them very sought after by employers across the industry.

About the employer

Over two decades of special at our Saks hair salon in Yarm and if you’re seeking an award-winning boutique-style salon you’ll love this salon in Stockton-on-Tees. Longstanding salon owner Jane Myers joined Saks at 16 and honed her hairdressing skills over the years in our Saks salons around the north east. Today, Jane lives and breathes Saks and loves making women look and feel special. Also, countless Teesside hairdressers have been trained and mentored by Jane, going on to have amazing hair careers.

Employer

SAKS YARM LIMITED

Address

20 High Street

Yarm

TS15 9AE

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Training

Training provider

SAKS (EDUCATION) LIMITED

Contact

Debbie Mcphee

debbie.mcphee@sakseducation.co.uk

01325 341605

Apprenticeship standard

Advanced and creative hair professional

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To Apply click the link below to visit the Saks Apprenticeships website. To Apply select the Apply Now button.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 11 Oct 2022