Hair Professional Level 2 Apprenticeship

Summary

This is a great opportunity to join a talented team as a Hair Professional Level 2 Apprentice, completing an apprenticeship whilst working and learning on the job. We are looking for an enthusiastic and eager team member at the start of their career.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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Annual

Training course

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

Hours

Tuesday-Saturday. Shifts TBC.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 11 October

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

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

You will have need to integrate into a team. Have a high level of self-worth and be eager to learn. This role is in a fashion industry, so we are keen to attract someone who is able to present themselves in a suitable manner every day. If you are looking for a career as a hair professional this starting point could lead to progress with a company eager to develop the right person.

Key Responsibilities

- To work closely with the stylists and support the business as applicable for each area of responsibility.
- Complete all services to clients as directed
- Keep up to date with product knowledge
- Offer a high level of customer satisfaction

Where you’ll work

Charter House,

4 High Street

Emsworth

Hampshire

PO10 7AW

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

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

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

Hair Professional Level 2 Apprenticeship. Functional Skills if required. On the job training.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 9-4)
English (grade 9-4)

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

Good communication skills
Excellent Customer skills
Team Player
Friendly and approachable
Attention to Detail
Willingness to learn
Sefl-starter
Artistic temperament
Self-awareness
drive to succeed.

Other requirements

This position in on site in Emsworth for 4 days with 1 day in college in Chichester. Emsworth has good bus and train links if you do not drive. Salary band from £12,720-£14,640 depending on working patterns and days worked.

About this company

David and Debbie have a combined total experience of over 80+ years in hair salons across London, Cheltenham, Guildford, Brighton and Fareham. In 1985 they established Charter Cutting Company in Emsworth, Hampshire an easy decision based on the charm and beauty of the location. They have since been an integral part of the community with both a local and further-travelling clientele.

After this apprenticeship

Good pass can lead to support to level 3. If available ongoing employment after that.

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