Hairdressing - Hair Professional Apprenticeship
Apprentices beginning their Hair Professional Apprenticeship may be expected to carry out a variety of tasks, including:
Shampooing clients and applying hair treatments Blow drying and basic styling Assisting senior stylists and other team members Providing front-of-house support, such as greeting clients and managing bookings Performing general salon duties to maintain cleanliness and organisationTraining:
VTCT will award your Hair Professional qualification, which is a nationally recognised Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain essential skills and experience to begin your career in the hair industry.
During your apprenticeship, you will receive:
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing Functional Skills in Maths and English at Level 1 or 2 (if required) Francesco Group Business Enterprise ProjectAll training is work-based and delivered in a reputable commercial salon, where you will work as part of the salon team. You’ll also benefit from dedicated training sessions at the Francesco Group’s state-of-the-art academy in Poole.
Course Content Includes:
Client care and consultation Shampooing, conditioning, and treating the hair Ladies’ cutting techniques Hair colouring Styling and finishing the hairYou will also complete one optional unit from the following:
Perming hair Relaxing hairAcademy Training
You will attend our modern training academy in Poole once a week. The academy mirrors the environment of a professional salon and includes:
Fully equipped training salons Interactive lecture rooms and digital presentation tools Laptops and internet access for independent learning1-to-1 support sessions to guide your progress To ensure you stay on track, you will have progress reviews every ten weeks, conducted at your salon with your employer and an academy representative
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the Hair Professional Apprenticeship, there are several progression opportunities available to support your continued growth in the hairdressing industry, including:
Progression onto the Advanced & Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship Specialisation in areas such as barbering or becoming a colour expert Pursuing qualifications such as the Assessor’s Award or TAQA (Training, Assessment, and Quality Assurance) to move into training and assessing rolesThese pathways provide opportunities to expand your expertise, enhance your career options, and potentially move into salon management and education.
Employer Description:
Sarah and Sue opened Sands in 2010 with a clear vision of how every Salon guest should be treated – from a warm welcome, a totally relaxing hairdressing experience and exceptional customer service throughout a client's visit. Our creative team enjoy listening and understanding clients' needs, enabling them to create an image that makes them feel good. Our commitment to ongoing training courses ensures the Sands team are inspired and motivated, keeping them at the forefront of the latest trends and fashions.
Working Hours :
Days and hours will be confirmed by the employer. Total hours per week: 30 minimum, 40 maximum. To include Saturdays.
Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Passion for hairdressing,Positive and friendly attitude