Hair Apprenticeship Expressions Hair & Beauty

The apprentice role is varied and high energy, involving assisting with the upkeep of the salon and cleaning, looking after clients, carrying out hairdressing services and assisting the styling team with their clients. You will develop valuable practical experience by working in a salon environment to a high standard of professional hairdressing.

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Closing date: 06 Aug 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    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

    Exact working pattern to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    28 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000133882

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an apprentice you will provide hairdressing services at the same time as achieving your Apprenticeship (including Functional Skills if required).

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?

Apprentices will work towards the Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals.

Units covered are: 

  • 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
  • and either perming hair or relaxing hair

The following will also be embedded into the qualification:

  • Professionalism and values
  • Behaviour and communication
  • Safe working practices

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

Other Maths & English (Grade C/4) 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

Expressions Hair and Beauty is a hairdressers and beauty salon in Wellington that was created by Sue back in 1997.

Employer

Expressions Hair & Beauty

Address

67A BEECH HILL

WELLINGTON

TA21 8ER

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Training

Training provider

HAIR ACADEMY SOUTH WEST LIMITED

Contact

01823 662773

Apprenticeship standard

Hairdressing professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

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