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 previously, 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.

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:
Stone was established in 2005; our elite salon can be found in Bournemouth. The Stone philosophy is to offer clients an exceptional hairdressing experience, priding ourselves in unbeatable customer service and the best technical expertise. A beautiful calm environment awaits our clients at Stone salon. Bespoke colour and tailored cuts are achieved by a credible team with years of experience and an abundant wealth of knowledge. Stone’s team are trained to offer the care and advice to ensure that you leave our salon with the style you desire. Stone are fortunate to have 4 Master Colour Experts out of the 150 in the country. It takes great skill and dedication to become a Wella Master Colour Expert and Stone are proud to say that they all passed with distinctions. The Professional Master Colour programme is an ultimate course to provide the highest achievers in colour in hairdressing.

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

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