Hairdressing Apprenticeships
With an industry employing over 200,000 people, there are a diverse range of salons offering services to both ladies and men. The wide range of clients and their varied needs create high level skills demands of the hairdressing workforce in a sector dominated by small and micro-businesses. New apprentices are always required for new businesses, staff replacement and for succession planning.
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Apprenticeships in hairdressing offer employers and their staff a structured learning programme with on and off the job training to develop the skills needed to become a professional hairdresser, offering a wide range of services to clients and an awareness of commercial understanding.
Hairdressing apprenticeships are available at intermediate level level 2.
- Selecting and applying colours to hair
- Fashion cutting and design
- Blowing and styling hair
- Long hair design
- Creating a variety of perming effects
- Understanding products and their use
- Working as a team with senior stylists
- Booking appointments and taking payments
- Creatively style and dress hair
- Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
- Creatively colour and lighten hair
- Provide client consultation services
- Providing specialist hair and scalp treatments
A hairdressing apprenticeship at level 2 will take approximately 20 months to complete.
There are no mandatory entry requirements. The level is determined by an assessment of the individual’s job role and prior experience.
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