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Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship

Mode of study

Part Time

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs Grade 9-2 including English and Maths. You should be employed, or have an employer willing to sponsor you. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis.

Teaching staff

You will be taught by a team of expert Tutors and Work Based Assessors

Course Code

AP2HPA1P/1

Duration

nk

Location

Work-Based

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

You will sit various assessments throughout the course, alongside an endpoint assessment at the end of the programme.

About the course

The Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship provides comprehensive training in the skills and techniques required for a successful career in hairdressing. The course covers hair cutting, colouring, and styling, along with an understanding of the latest trends and products in the industry. Apprentices learn to consult with clients, provide personalized hair care advice, and deliver high-quality services that meet client expectations. The apprenticeship also includes training in health and safety, customer service, and business skills, preparing apprentices to work in a salon or even start their own business. By the end of the program, apprentices will have the practical skills and professional knowledge needed to excel in the hairdressing industry.

Career options

Full-time employment. Upon completion, you can also progress to a higher level apprenticeship or qualification.

Career progression is excellent for apprentices, and over the course of their careers, those with an Apprenticeship earn on average, £100,000 more than those without. (A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Apprenticeships and Other Vocational Qualifications, University of Sheffield, 2007)

Course Content - What will I learn?

Cutting, colouring, and styling hair; client consultation; use of professional hairdressing equipment; health and safety practices in salons.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

You will sit various assessments throughout the course, alongside an endpoint assessment at the end of the programme.