Level 2 Hairdressing Apprenticeship

SISCO COVENTRY LTD

COVENTRY, CV2 5HD

Closes in 21 days (Sunday 10 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 October 2024

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Summary

Join our Hairdressing Level 2 Apprenticeship to master essential hairdressing skills and deliver top-notch service. Gain hands-on experience, learn from experienced stylists, and kick start your career in the hairdressing industry. Apply now to turn your passion into a profession.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

If after the first 12 months you are aged 19 or over, you will then be paid the National Minimum Wage for your age.

Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Saturday. Exact hours to be discussed at interview stage. Evenings and Weekend work to be expected.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

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

As a Hairdressing Level 2 Apprentice, your typical day involves learning and practicing a variety of hairdressing skills while providing excellent customer service.

You'll: 

  • Assist senior stylists with client consultations, understanding their desired hairstyles and preferences
  • Learn and perform basic hairdressing services such as shampooing, cutting, colouring, and styling under supervision
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the salon, including sanitizing equipment and keeping work areas tidy
  • Greet clients warmly, offer refreshments, and ensure their comfort throughout their visit
  • Learn about hair care products and recommend appropriate products to clients based on their hair type and styling preferences
  • Assist with administrative tasks such as booking appointments, managing inventory, and processing payments
  • Participate in training sessions and workshops to further develop your skills and knowledge in hairdressing techniques
  • Collaborate with senior stylists to provide exceptional service and create a positive salon experience for clients
  • Your day as an apprentice will be hands-on and varied, providing valuable opportunities to learn and grow in the hairdressing industry while delivering excellent service to clients

Where you’ll work

15 LONGFELLOW ROAD

COVENTRY

CV2 5HD

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

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING 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

    • Hairdressing Professional Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

    Requirements

    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

    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Enthusiasm to learn
    • Passion for the Industry

    Other requirements

    Willing to work weekends and late nights. Long periods of being on your feet. Assisting with cleaning and reception duties. High demand over holiday periods, e.g. summer and Christmas. Time Keeping and Reliability.

    About this company

    Instagram - @siscoscoventry Facebook - Siscos Hair and Beauty

    After this apprenticeship

    • On successful completion of Level 2 standard in hairdressing, there may be the opportunity to progress onto Level 3 Advanced Hairdressing Standard
    • Alternatively become a full-time stylist running a column 
    • Level 2 Barbering Apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

    Natalie Davies

    natalie.davies@hoet.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282854.

    Apply now

    Closes in 21 days (Sunday 10 November at 11:59pm)

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