Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship Level 2

Within the hair and beauty sector, there is a wide range of services you could offer, including hair styling and colouring, nail treatments and make up.

You could also find a career focusing on therapeutic services such as massage and aromatherapy.

There are opportunities to work in many different settings such as in a salon, from home, for film and television or theatre productions.

Please be aware that you must be employed in a relevant role before applying for an apprenticeship and it is crucial to have the right mindset for balancing full-time work and study.

• You will need Maths and English GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C or a Functional Skill Level 2) upon enrolment

• Holding relevant experience or qualifications would be beneficial.

This occupation is found in the hair and beauty sector. The work environment is always customer facing, can be varied in size, style and ambiance, from a small micro salon, to a large high street premises.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide a range of hairdressing services that meet client requirements, that are based on a comprehensive consultation, applicable industry tests, whilst maintaining exceptional client care skills, safe working practices, meeting legal, industry and organisation standards, procedures and protocols. Hairdressing Professionals are creative, passionate, and driven professionals who work without supervision. They provide a quality service, whilst working to the highest standards and continuously developing their personal and professional skills. A Hairdressing Professional works in the hairdressing industry, which is one of the largest, most trusted and fashion forward professions. They take ownership of their work and client lists, accept responsibility, are proactive, flexible and adaptable, plan their work and time, they aim for excellence by taking exceptional pride in their work and industry.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a wide and diverse range of clients, the salon team, other associated hair and beauty professionals. They should also be able to promote themselves, their organisation, products and services using a variety of channels.

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for demonstrating industry standards of professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills, team work, retail and selling skills for clients. Completing a range of hairdressing services to create a variety of looks.

All Apprenticeship standards have an End Point Assessment. This is carried out by an independent organisation who will assess whether you have achieved all the elements of your Apprenticeship. They will assess the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours gained throughout your Apprenticeship. You will only be able to undertake the EPA once you have satisfied all the requirements of the element called ‘The Gateway’. The detail can also be found on the Institute for Apprentices website.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Some Apprenticeship standards require apprentices to pass a mandated qualification, in addition to the End-Point Assessment (EPA), to complete their apprenticeship. These qualifications will have their own assessment methods as determined by the awarding body.

You will have access to a wide range of enrichment programs designed to support your personal development, behaviours, and attitudes.

As part of the apprenticeship program, you will gain valuable hands-on work experience that complements your classroom learning. This practical exposure is a key component of your development and ensures you are career-ready upon completion.

Apprentices who successfully complete this qualification will be able to advance their careers within the field.

Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. A large majority  of learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.