Hair Professional Level 2 Apprenticeship
25376W1/P | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 01/08/2024
Time/Day | MON
Start Date | 01/08/2024
Time/Day | MON
Is this course for me?
Hairdressers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair to create variety of 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 carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.What will I study?
In this apprenticeship you will be learning the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be successful in your chosen role, these include: Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours: Professionalism and values, behaviours and communication, safe working practices, consultation, shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp, cut hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks, style and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks, colour and lighten hair using a range of techniques, perming hair, hair relaxing treatments and techniques, hair extension services, cutting using barbering, style and finish men's hair, cut facial hair into shape and shaving services.
How long is the course?
two academic years
How will I be assessed?
All apprentices now complete an end-point assessment to complete their qualification. This is delivered by an independent end-point assessment organisation with no affiliation to the employer or training provider. This is a national requirement and endpoint assessments are carried out by a third party assessor. End point assessments use a variety of assessment methods depending on the apprenticeship standard these can include:Professional Discussions. Interviews. Showcase portfolios. Practical assessment of skill. Theory assessments. Assignments and more
What qualifications do I need?
Employers are looking for apprentices who have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4. Level 2 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-3 or equivalent, including Maths or English. Level 3 - 6 - A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-4 or equivalent, including Maths or English.
What can I progress onto?
This apprenticeship offers progression onto level 3 apprenticeships and courses including the advanced and creative hair professional.
Other Information
If you don't currently have an employer and would like to undertake an apprenticeship, take a look at our vacancies at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/Apprenticeship-Vacancies
Course Fees
| 16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors
Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of hairdressing and nail salons, beauty treatment, pet grooming and similar establishments.
Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
7.52%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£20,023
Entry
£36,507
Median
£61,589
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.
- Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products.
- Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met.
- Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy.
- Ensures clients’ records are maintained.
- Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems.
- Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff.
- Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Sales and Marketing
Mathematics
English Language
Personnel and Human Resources
Skills
Learning Strategies
Active Listening
Writing
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Hairdressers and Barbers
Hairdressers and barbers shampoo, cut, colour, style and treat hair.
Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
7.7%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£8,621
Entry
£15,569
Median
£27,360
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Demonstrates, sells and recommends hair care products to clients and advises them on hair care.
- Ensures hair products are stored and used appropriately and observes relevant health and safety factors.
- Maintains client records and keeps up-to-date with new products, styles and techniques.
- Collects payment, arranges appointments and cleans and tidies salon.
- Shaves and trims beards and moustaches.
- Combs, brushes, blow-dries or sets wet hair in rollers to style or straighten.
- Cuts and trims hair using scissors, clippers, razor and comb.
- Washes, conditions, bleaches, tints or dyes hair and provides any necessary basic scalp treatments.
- Discusses customer requirements, analyses hair condition and other relevant features to define and advise on hair style.
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Chemistry
English Language
Skills
Speaking
Active Listening
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
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