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Hairdressing - Hair Professional Apprenticeship Francesco Group Cheltenham

Francesco Group in Cheltenham 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 Francesco Groups' prestigious academy in Birmingham.

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Closing date: 30 Oct 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 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    05 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000084023

  • 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 standard will be awarded by VTCT and is a nationally recognised qualification. You will receive the following during your apprenticeship:

  • Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals
  • 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 Academy located in 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 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, Initiative, Smart appearance, Passion for hairdressing, Positive and friendly attitude

Qualifications

Other No formal qualifications required (Grade None) Desired

Things to consider

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About the employer

Francesco Group is a chain of franchised salons and is one of the largest, award-winning hairdressing companies in the UK with 35 Salons and 3 training academies. Owned and run by the Italian Dellicompagni family. As well as being a Salon group we are also a training provider for Hairdressing Apprenticeships and have been for over 35 years. We train apprentices who are employed in independent salons as well as FG salons, as one of the UK’s leading private hairdressing training providers, training the up and coming stars of our industry and proud to train over 200 Apprentices every year.

Employer

Francesco Group Cheltenham

Address

4 Ormond Terrace, Regent Street

Cheltenham

GL50 1HR

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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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