Hairdressing Apprentice

Summary

At A Salon Called Fish, we are looking for somebody to join our highly experienced team of hair experts. We pride ourselves on catering for our core clients from across the West Country, and if you are looking to expand your skills, this apprenticeship is for you.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours: Shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 October
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 2

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

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
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

Where you’ll work

WESTBEER HOUSE

49-50 FORE STREET

IVYBRIDGE

PL21 9AE

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

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

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

This apprenticeship is in conjunction with City College Plymouth, training will be one day a week at the college
You will receive a Level 2 Hairdressing qualification

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE 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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Reliable

About this company

Our Westcountry based salon delivers the ultimate hair & beauty experience, all set in an exclusive & luxurious, yet relaxing environment. We want you to discover for yourself the passion we have for you and your needs…even if you don’t know what they are yet!

https://asaloncalledfish.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the apprenticeship there may be the chance to progress onto Level 3 Advanced Creative Hair Professional.

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