Hairdressing Apprentice - L2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professionals

Duties to include:

Greeting clients on arrival and making them feel welcome Keeping a positive salon atmosphere Serving refreshments Ensuring salon floor is kept clean and tidy Helping out at reception Shampooing clients Assisting stylists with clients Learning the craft of hairdressing and client care Informing clients of the service being provided

Training:

Apprentices will work towards the Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professionals. The Diploma consists of 5 mandatory units and 1 optional unit. Whilst achieving the qualification you will learn how to cut, colour, blow dry hair and how to deal with clients.

The Functional Skills that are required is English and maths at Level 1. If these have not been achieved at school, then you will be required to complete and online test for maths and English.

The following will also be embedded into the qualification:

Professionalism and values Behaviour and communication Safe working practices

At the end of your Apprenticeship, you will be formally assessed by way of an End-point Assessment (EPA) consisting of the following methods. 

Knowledge test Practical assessment Professional discussion (underpinned by a portfolio of evidence)

All training will take place in the salon, with no requirement to attend day release. You will be allocated a highly skilled Trainer / Assessor who will visit you, in the salon, at least once per month. The salon, in partnership with your Trainer / Assessor will help you to acquire the skills and qualifications needed for a successful career and working life.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
To obtain the Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professionals, qualify as a hairdresser and build a successful column of clients. Progression on to Level 3 or Barbering will be possible upon successful Level 2 completion.

Training Outcome:

To obtain the Level 2 Diploma for Hairdressing Professionals, qualify as a hairdresser and build a successful column of clients. Progression on to Level 3 or Barbering will be possible upon successful Level 2 completion.

Employer Description:
Dare, an independent boutique hairdressers who have been styling Reigate for 20 years. Salon owners Daniel and Rachel specialise in creating colour and styles bespoke to lifestyle, image and character ever since. They carefully select their team members who are given rolling training in the latest trends and techniques to ensure they can achieve any look from key classic cuts to contemporary on trend colours and styles meaning Dare is the perfect place to kickstart your hairdressing career.

Working Hours :
Tuesday - Saturday, shifts to be confirmed. Between 30 and 40 hours maximum, including 8 hours minimum training.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Passionate about hairdressing,Ability to learn and grow,Respectful to Educators,Attentive to task set,Attentive to education given,Ability to work as a team