Hair Professional Apprenticeship Level 2
Type: Vocational
Entry Requirements: You should be aiming for at least 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and/or mathematics. These requirements may alter dependent upon the needs of the employer. If you don’t quite achieve the entry criteria though don’t worry, we can discuss your options. If you have not achieved a Grade 4 in English Language and/or mathematics you will be required to achieve a Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths as part of your Apprenticeship.
Start Date: Aug 2000
Course Overview

The demand for skilled hairdressers continues to grow. This Apprenticeship covers all the basics of hairdressing, and duties within your on the job training are likely to include booking appointments, shampooing, conditioning, drying and styling hair, and mixing and applying hair colouring. As a Hairdressing Apprentice, you will work as a salon junior, assisting senior staff while training as a junior stylist. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, developing your cutting and colouring skills following all the latest trends, and even create some new fashion looks. Working in Hairdressing means you’ll be dealing with customers all the time so being friendly and having good communication skills will come in handy.

What will I learn?

• Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
• Cut hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks.
• Style and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks.
• Colour and lighten hair using a range of techniques.
• Perming hair.
• Hair relaxing treatments and techniques.
• Hair extension services.

How will the course be assessed?

• A range of assessment methods are used throughout the programme to ensure apprentices are ready to enter the workplace. These include progress meetings, assignments, practical observations in the workplace, portfolio completion and an externally validated end point assessment.
• Our Hair and Beauty students will have access to our state-of-the-art salon, and learn using modern up to date tools and technology.

Materials and other information

• You will undertake your off the job training within our Award-Winning Distinction Salon.
• The Apprenticeship was created in partnership with employers making it highly industry relevant.
• We work with a range of employers within the region, including Robert Brannon Hairdressing and Colour Bank.
• Achievement of the standard makes you eligible for State Registration with the Hair Council.

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