Hairdressing Apprenticeship level 2

If you're already working in a salon but know you need to get some skills to get where you want to be then enrol onto a Hairdressing Apprenticeship. An apprenticeship in hairdressing is a great way of learning for people who want paid work while they study. All you need to do is ask your employer to support your application. If you're accepted onto the course, a lecturer from Gloucestershire College will visit you in your workplace to assess the salon and the commitment of you and your employer. It's a two year course in which you'll learn to cut hair, advise and consult with clients, style and finish hair, and set and dress hair too. As part of the course, you'll get the chance to show off your skills and maximise your creativity by taking part in the College shows and photoshoots. You may even have the chance to represent your salon and the college at national industry shows. The amazing salons situated in the College are all up to industry standard and not only will it be your place of learning, it will also be your place of work for one day of the week. The remainder of the week you will be working in your salon and assessments will take place both in College and your place of work. Assessors will come to discuss your progress at your salon with you and your manager on a regular basis so that both the salon can work jointly to support your progression. To complete the full apprenticeship you will need to complete the NVQ Level 2 in hairdressing along with key skills in communication, application of number and IT Past students are now working for top salons across the UK, including Trevor Sorbies in London, so what are you waiting for?

You’ll need to buy a full hairdressing kit, a black tunic to wear and a variety of stationery. A full list will be given to you at the beginning of the course. INDUSTRY INFORMATION Hours You would usually work up to 40 hours a week, between 9am and 6pm. This would usually include Saturdays with a day off in the week. Some salons open late on one or two evenings during the week. Part-time work is often available. You could also work freelance, either renting space within a salon or visiting customers in their own homes. Income Pay for trainee hairdressers is likely to be based around the National Minimum Wage. This will vary depending on age. Visit the GOV.UK website for details of the National Minimum Wage. Fully-trained hairdressers can earn between £14,000 and £20,000 a year. Top professional hairdressers can earn £30,000 a year or more, depending on who they work for and the salon location. Figures are intended as a guideline only. Skills and knowledge To become a hairdresser, you will need to have: good practical skills creativity customer service and 'people' skills an understanding and tactful approach an awareness of fashion willingness to learn new techniques and methods an awareness of health and safety issues. More information Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA) www.habia.org Freelance Hair and Beauty Federation (FHBF) www.fhbf.org.uk The Hairdressing and Barbering industry - Facts There are over 36,000 salons in the UK employing over 200,000 staff, with a turnover in excess of £4.2 billion. Figures taken from www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

If you've decided that a career in hairdressing is what you want and you have drive and commitment then the apprenticeship could be for you. As well as enthusiasm, you must have a grade A to D in English, Maths and Science and complete a successful interview with the course leader.

To complete the full apprenticeship you will need to complete the NVQ level 2 in hairdressing along with key skills in communication, application of number and IT at level 1. Once you've completed the Apprenticeship Level 2, it's advisable to progress onto the Level 3 Apprenticeship course.

GC - APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR 2012-2013 Gloucestershire College was awarded Apprenticership Training Provider of the Year in recognition of the work the College does with the local business community working with over 1,000 apprentices in Gloucestershire. GC Hairdressing apprentices work in leading local salons such as Stuart Holmes Hair and Beauty, Blushes and Paco Delgado.

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