Hairdressing Apprenticeship

MR J K & MRS J A J GOODWIN JEFF GOODWIN HAIR

EXETER (EX4 3SR)

Closes on Friday 12 September 2025

Posted on 22 July 2025

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Summary

Jeff Goodwin are looking to take on a hairdressing apprentice to join their busy salon in Exeter, working with other professionals to become a qualified hair professional. The candidate will be required to greet clients, make refreshments, clean the salon, assist stylists, organise equipment and work on clients.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours
5 days a week, including Saturday. One day off in the week.

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 14 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As a Hairdressing Apprentice, you will play a vital role in supporting the salon's operations, learning essential skills, and contributing to a positive and welcoming client experience. Your training and practical experience will set the foundation for a successful career in the hairdressing industry.

  • Client Services: Assist senior stylists in providing exceptional client service, including greeting, consulting, and ensuring client comfort
  • Shampoo and Conditioning: Perform hair washing, conditioning, and scalp massages, using appropriate products and techniques
  • Styling Assistance: Observe and support experienced stylists during hair-cutting, colouring, and styling procedures, while gradually gaining experience
  • Appointment Management: Help schedule client appointments, manage the booking system, and assist in preparing clients for their services
  • Product Knowledge: Learn about various hair products, tools, and equipment used in the salon, and assist clients in selecting and purchasing products
  • Sanitation and Safety: Follow strict salon sanitation and sterilisation protocols, maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  • Learning and Development: Actively participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance hairdressing skills and stay updated with industry trends
  • Customer Interaction: Interact with clients in a professional and friendly manner, addressing their questions and ensuring their needs are met
  • Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with salon staff, assisting in coordinating schedules and services for efficient salon operations
  • Professionalism: Maintain a neat and professional appearance, uphold salon standards, and demonstrate dedication to the apprenticeship program and the salon's objectives

Where you'll work

53 QUEEN STREET
EXETER
EX4 3SR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

PGL TRAINING (PLUMBING) LIMITED

Training course

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.
  • Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.
  • Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.
  • Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.
  • Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.
  • Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
  • Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).
  • Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.
  • Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
  • Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.
  • Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
  • Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).
  • Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.
  • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
  • Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.
  • Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.
  • Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).
  • Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.
  • Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi-permanent, demi- permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).
  • Evaluate the results of the service.
  • Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.
  • Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.
  • Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.
  • Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.
  • Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.
  • Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
  • Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).
  • Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.
  • Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
  • Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.
  • Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
  • Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).
  • Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.
  • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
  • Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.
  • Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.
  • Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).
  • Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.
  • Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi-permanent, demi- permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).
  • Evaluate the results of the service.

Training schedule

Training will be in-house training with one of our PGL assessors attending your salon fortnightly.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills

About this employer

With its unique philosophy, Jeff Goodwin Hair quickly filled that gap, gaining a reputation for cutting edge styling by intelligent caring professionals in a relaxed, friendly, boutique style salon.

http://jeffgoodwinhair.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

To potentially progress on to level 3 and work for the salon.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PGL TRAINING (PLUMBING) LIMITED

Samantha Barry

samantha.barry@learningcurvegroup.co.uk

07521733194

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333150.

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Closes on Friday 12 September 2025

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