Hairdressing - Hair Professional Apprenticeship

Apprentices beginning their Hair Professional Apprenticeship may be expected to carry out a variety of tasks, including:

Shampooing clients and applying hair treatments Blow drying and basic styling Assisting senior stylists and other team members Providing front-of-house support, such as greeting clients and managing bookings Performing general salon duties to maintain cleanliness and organisation

Training:

VTCT will award your Hair Professional qualification, which is a nationally recognised Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain essential skills and experience to begin your career in the hair industry.

During your apprenticeship, you will receive:

Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing Functional Skills in Maths and English at Level 1 or 2 (if required)

All training is work-based and delivered in a reputable commercial salon, where you will work as part of the salon team. You’ll also benefit from dedicated training sessions at the Francesco Group’s state-of-the-art academy in Poole.

Course Content Includes:

Client care and consultation Shampooing, conditioning, and treating the hair Ladies’ cutting techniques Hair colouring Styling and finishing the hair

You will also complete one optional unit from the following:

Perming hair Relaxing hair

Academy Training
You will attend our modern training academy in Poole once a week. The academy mirrors the environment of a professional salon and includes:

Fully equipped training salons Interactive lecture rooms and digital presentation tools Laptops and internet access for independent learning 1-to-1 support sessions to guide your progress To ensure you stay on track, you will have progress reviews every ten - 12 weeks, conducted at your salon with your employer and an academy representative.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the Hair Professional Apprenticeship, there are several progression opportunities available to support your continued growth in the hairdressing industry, including:

Progression onto the Advanced & Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship Specialisation in areas such as Barbering or becoming a Colour Expert Pursuing qualifications such as the Assessor’s Award or TAQA (Training, Assessment, and Quality Assurance) to move into training and assessing roles

These pathways provide opportunities to expand your expertise, enhance your career options, and potentially move into salon management and education.

Employer Description:
Award winning salon in Dorset, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality professional hair care with a warm, dedicated and personal service. The heart of Synergy comes from Director’s Colina and Steve Currell, who founded the business in 1995 after working in Ireland, South Africa and the UK with a career span of over 35 years combined. After nearly 30 years since opening, Synergy is now based in the heart of Ashley Cross. We have a boutique salon on Parr Street, and a multi-level concept workshop salon behind. Both salons have a unique feel with the highest trained stylists.

Working Hours :
You will work full time - minimum 30 hours & maximum 40 hours. You will be expected to work on Saturdays (actual hours will be confirmed by the employer).

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Smart appearance,Passion for hairdressing,Positive and friendly attitude