Hairdressing Apprenticeship

Summary

Philips Hair Academy is a dynamic independent work-based learning provider, specialising in high quality hairdressing training. If you are looking to work in the hairdressing industry, learning practical and theoretical skills, please apply!

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours: Days and shifts to be confirmed - Working hours subject to rota. Minimum of 30 hours employment per week. May work evenings and weekends.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 October
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 10

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Day-to-day jobs to maintain the salon's cleanliness and welcoming environment.
Greeting clients, answering phone calls and managing appointments.
Receiving valuable on the job training from colleagues and peers alike.

Where you’ll work

103a Queen Street

Morley

Leeds

LS27 8DW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING & SKILLS LTD

Your training course

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

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.

Your training plan

You will be working towards the Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals - Hairdressing qualification. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths will be provided for those without GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) if required. You will undertake at least one day's training a week at our dedicated training centre.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Philips Hair Academy's intent is to deliver high quality hairdressing training in Wakefield and Leeds to a standard that will provide all our learners the chance to achieve the skills to work anywhere in the world.

https://www.philipshairacademy.co.uk/apprentices/apply-now/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

You may wish to continue your learning and undertake a Level 3 qualification. You could use your qualification to become a self employed stylist, or to stay on and gain experience in the salon you are in. You could use your qualification to work in a salon abroad or a salon on a cruise ship! Career progression is discussed widely during your apprenticeship and support is always to hand.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING & SKILLS LTD

Phil Dickinson

philip@philipshairsalons.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000264667.

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Closes in 10 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

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