Hairdressing Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Hairdressing
• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing
• Functional Skills Application of Number Level 1
• Functional SkillsCommunication Level 1
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

Units covered During your Apprenticeship you will be required to cover the following:

• Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
• Change hair colour
• Style and finish hair
• Set and dress hair
• Cut hair using basic techniques
• Advise and consult with clients
• Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
• Give clients a positive impression of yourself and your organisation

You are also required to take a number of optional units:

• Fulfil salon reception duties
• Promote additional services or products to clients
• Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
• Plait and twist hair
• Perm and neutralise hair

Entry requirements You must be employed in a hairdressing salon for at least 30 hours/week. Who is it for? A Hairdressing Apprenticeship is for anyone who’s serious about a hairdressing career. There are options to suit individual needs and aspirations – and if you’re already working in hairdressing, you could develop your skills to become a senior stylist. CostAged 16-18

Fully funded

Aged 19-23

Fully funded for employers with less than 1000 employees. For employers with 1000+ employees, please contact us for further details.

Aged 24 and over

Total People require employers to make a contribution towards the cost for all learners aged 25 years and over, embarking on an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship programme.

Duration 6 – 24 months Start date Available all year Assessment method The NVQ Diploma is assessed in the workplace or a realistic working environment. The qualifications are likely to call for a variety of assessment methods and the national occupational standards define what is to be assessed. Methods of assessment include:

• Observation of performance
• Questioning
• Knowledge assessments with both online and paper tests available

You will need an environment where you can develop your knowledge and practice your skills.

Personal qualities To have a successful career in hairdressing you need drive and motivation to help you constantly improve and update your personal and technical skills, in order to stay ahead of emerging trends and fashions. Further progression Once you have completed your Apprenticeship you can look at moving on to:

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing
• Apprenticeship in Barbering