HAIR PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIP

Summary

Working in a fun and dynamic salon alongside experienced stylists you will gain both the skills and the 'on the floor' experience that is vital to a successful career in hairdressing. You will attend The Hair Academy in Ashford each week and work towards your Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hairdressing in small groups with highly qualified Tutors.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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Earn while you learn Holiday & Bank Holiday pay

Training course

Hairdressing professional (level 2)

Hours

Full time working four days a week in the salon as well as one day a week training. Hours & shifts to be discussed at interview. Shifts may include evenings & weekends.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 October

Duration

2 Years 6 Months

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

Client Care
Weekly Training Day @ The Hair Academy
Shampooing & Conditioning Treatments
Colour Application & Removal
Assisting Stylists
Basic Reception Duties
Cleaning & Laundry

Where you’ll work

20 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST

FOLKESTONE

CT20 2SZ

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

MASTER CUTTERS LIMITED

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

City & Guilds Hair Professional Apprenticeship Level 2
Weekly Training @ The Hair Academy
In salon training with experienced stylists
In salon training with visiting representatives from companies such as Wella, Davines

More training information

The Hair Academy are a family run Hairdressing & Barbering Training Provider in Ashford Kent. Training Apprentices & private learners from all over Kent, they were established in 1997.

The Hair Academy prides itself on a friendly & welcoming environment to encourage learning and confidence in the world of hairdressing.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 2)
Maths (grade 2)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Hairdressing is a physically demanding career where you need a real passion for hairdressing to succeed. There are many aspects to learn both theory based and practical skills whilst working as part of a team is crucial. You need to be able to work with others and enjoy the company of clients.

About this company

The Knott is a fashionable and busy salon in Folkestone Kent. They pride themselves on teamwork and keeping up to date with the latest techniques & products. They believe in being ecologically friendly whilst encouraging the stylists of the future.

After this apprenticeship

A career in hairdressing can lead to many opportunities including:

Senior Stylist
Level 3
Colour Specialist
Bridal & Hair-up Specialist
Management
Training
Salon Ownership

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