Hair Professional - Apprenticeship

Hairdressers can shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using various techniques, style and finish hair to create multiple looks, and colour and lighten hair for ladies and men. . Hairdressers must be able to work with all hair types, ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need to be able to conduct consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.

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  • What you will study

    Knowledge

    • Professionalism and values
    • Behaviours and communication
    • Safe working practices
    • Consultation

    Skills

    • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
    • Cut hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks
    • Colour and lighten hair using a range of techniques

    Behaviours

    • Professionalism
    • Communication
    • Use of techniques
    • Health and safety awareness

    Qualification

    • Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals
  • Entry Requirements

    5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, Apprentices without Level 1 English and Maths will need to achieve this level before taking their End Point Assessment. Individuals requiring additional support must participate in an intensive week programme or attend weekly sessions.

  • Assessment

    End Point Assessment EPA

    • A practical assessment
    • Oral questioning
    • The practical assessment and oral questioning will assess the learner’s professionalism, values, behaviours, communication, safe working practices and consultation skills
  • Moving Forward

    Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional

  • Duration

    27 Months

  • Delivery

    Induction One day induction to Apprenticeship programme, meeting with a Skills Coach and Delivery Plan agreed.

    In College Weekly workshops and monthly work based session for the duration of Programme.

    Assessment On programme assessments every 6-8 weeks, including progress reviews every 8-10 weeks.

  • Benefits

    Access learning materials 24/7 via Smart Assessor – your online learning environment

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