Hairdressing Apprenticeship Strands Hair Studio

The candidate will be enthusiastic about hairdressing and progressing within the industry, have a professional manner and great communication skills. You will be required to assist the senior stylists in the day to day running of the salon, learn and practise hairdressing techniques and treatments and understand the knowledge behind this.

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Closing date: 02 Aug 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

  • Working week

    You will be expected to do a minimum of 30 hours to be eligible to carry out the apprenticeship, maximum 40. 6 of those hours will be off the job training.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    03 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000160158

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties to include:

·         Client Consultation

·         Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp

·         Colour and lighten hair using a range of techniques

·         Cut hair using basic techniques

·         Style and finish hair

·         General cleaning duties and stock taking

·         Off the job training at chosen training provider

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

You will be required to do one day per week ‘off the job’ training at one of our specialist centres in either Doncaster or Rotherham dependant on the area you live in. Whilst at Oracle you will do a full day with both practical and theory input included.

You will be assessed on your competence in both practical and theory on the units selected on your course.

You will also be required to do an End Point Assessment (EPA) which will provide a snapshot holistic assessment of your practical skills, similar to an industry trade test. You will demonstrate you can complete a range of services on a number of models to industry standards and within commercial timings.

You will gain a Hairdressing Level 2 NVQ Qualification on completion of your apprenticeship and end point assessment.  You may be required to complete or re-do your maths or English GCSE, or complete Level 1 or 2 Functional Skills, dependant on your prior learning. The level will be determined on GCSE results or equivalent too.

We include Employments Rights and Responsibilities, British Values and Equality and Diversity which are embedded throughout your qualification.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion, Level 3 qualifications can be discussed and progression within the salon may be possible for the right candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths/English (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

Please bear in mind that working within the Hair and Beauty industry you are required to work long hours and especially Hairdressing you will be active for long periods of time. You are more than likely going to be required to work Saturdays as this is a busy day for salons. Funding arrangements: Training on the Apprenticeship programme for 16 to 18 year olds is a priority and fully-funded by the government. Training for Apprenticeships for those over this age isn’t always fully funded this will be discussed on your interview. Apprenticeship Minimum Wage: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates All applications will come through to Oracle Training Consultants recruitment team who will then arrange for you attend an interview with them before sending you for an interview with the salon. Do not contact the employer direct as this may result in your application not being considered. Travel Link: https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com/

About the employer

We are a friendly , established salon and we have a position available for an apprentice.

Employer

Strands Hair Studio

Address

43 CHURCH BALK

EDENTHORPE

DONCASTER

DN3 2LX

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Training

Training provider

ORACLE TRAINING CONSULTANTS LIMITED

Contact

Oracle Training Consultants

01302 813900

Apprenticeship standard

Hairdressing professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

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