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Course Overview

Apprenticeships are a popular choice for people looking for on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage. Most of your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace, backed up by attendance at college just one day a week.

An Apprenticeship in Hairdressing will develop your employability skills and give you valuable experience of a variety of routine hairdressing related activities. You will be working in a salon environment where your duties could encompass many areas of hairdressing such as communicating with colleagues and clients, dealing with customer enquiries, carrying out numerous practical hairdressing tasks etc. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.

Where possible staff from College Apprenticeships Training will find you an employer and a place of work (although students who are already employed are welcome to apply if sponsored by their employer). Your offer of Apprenticeship training will be dependent upon work placements being available.

Apprenticeships are a great option for school leavers who want to get straight onto the career ladder. An Apprenticeship is equivalent to 5 GCSE's.

To gain the full Apprenticeship you will work towards the following qualifications:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing
  • Functional skills in English level 1&2*
  • Functional skills in Maths Level 1&2**

*If you have achieved English GCSE GRADE 9-4 you will be exempt from English functional skills

**If you have achieved Maths GCSE GRADE 9-4 you will be exempt from Maths functional skills

 

The NVQ qualification is work-related and will relate specifically to your job role.

Mandatory units include:

  • 207 Develop and Maintain your effectiveness at work
  • 206 Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp 
  • 205 Advise and consult with clients
  • 204 Change hair colour  
  • 203 Cut hair using basic techniques
  • 202 Set and dress hair 
  • 201 Style and finish hair 
  • 209 Perm and neutralise hair
  • 210 Plait and twist hair
  • 213 Fulfil salon reception duties 
  • 214 Cut men's hair using basic techniques

You must have GCSE grade 9-3 in English & Maths. You will need to demonstrate an interest in Hairdressing and have literacy and numeracy skills to Level 1 or above. All applicants for Apprenticeship training will be required to attend an interview.

You will be continually assessed throughout your training. The assessments will take place in the college and in the workplace, plus you will take some external tests/examinations for key skills (if required). Your progress will be reviewed regularly and achievable targets set to ensure you complete your Apprenticeship on time.

On successful completion of this Apprenticeship you could progress to an Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing (NVQ 3).

As a College Apprentice you will have access to all college resources to help with your training. You will also have a personal training co-ordinator who will work with you and your employer to help you throughout your training period.

While your technical skills and knowledge will develop over the course of your Apprenticeship you will also need to demonstrate to potential employers that you possess relevant skills and personal qualities and are willing to work and to learn. Employers will look for:

  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to carry out routine tasks unsupervised.
  • Reliability and flexibility
  • Ability to work in a team as well as on your own initiative

 Practice block and hairdressing kit

Employer contributions for 19+ approx £26.00 pw (prices subject to change).

A tool roll will be necessary to complete practical workshops.

Students will be required to wear all black and closed in shoes. Uniform is not provided.

. Small charge for essential equipment.

Awarding Body:
City & Guilds

Curriculum Area:
Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Hairdressing

Course Options

Start Date

Various

Attendance

Apprenticeship

Duration

24 Months

Location

Bournemouth Campus

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