Duration: 2 Years

Start Day/Time:

Hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at interview or enrolment.

Qualification: NVQ Level 3

Awarded by: City & Guilds

Introduction:

Apprenticeships are a popular choice for young people aged 16 - 24* 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 Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing will give you valuable experience of a variety of hairdressing related activities. You will continue working in a salon environment where your duties could encompass many areas of hairdressing usually working as a junior stylist building on your hairdressing skills from NVQ 2 and gaining practical hairdressing experience in all areas. 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.

* Please note priority is given to applicants under 19 years of age. Due to funding arrangements, places maybe limited for 19-24 year olds.

Entry Requirements:

Successful completion of your NVQ Level 2 and Key Skills All applicants for Advanced Apprenticeship training will be required to attend an interview. You should be medically able to take up employment in this vocational area.

Course Details:

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

• NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing
• Key Skills in Application of Number Level 2
• Key Skills in Communication Level 2

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

Mandatory units include:

• G1 - Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
• G6 - Promote additional products
• G9 - Consultation
• H27 - Cutting

Optional units, from which your personal choices are made, include;

• H24 - Creative Hairdressing
• H25 - Style and Dress Hair
• H26 - Style and Dress Hair
• H28 - Colour Correction
• H29 - Perming
• H30 - Fashion Colouring
• G10 - Support customers service improvements
• G11 - Financial effectiveness
• H32 - Promotional Activities

Course Assessment:

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 Advanced Apprenticeship on time.

Course Progression: \'

Additional Information:

Expect to earn at least £80.00 per week. You may also get help with travel costs but this will depend on your employment status and the terms and conditions of your Apprenticeship. This will be explained to you prior to commencing with an employer.

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

Cost: