Hairdressing - Hair Professional Apprenticeship

Introduction

Are you ready to turn your passion for hair into a profession? Abacus Hair in Bewdley is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to begin their journey in the Hairdressing Industry. You’ll work towards a nationally recognised qualification while gaining experience in a professional salon environment.

About the Employer

Renovated in 2010, Abacus has recently unveiled a bespoke spiral staircase that will lead you to our contemporary yet comfortable Colour Lounge featuring seven new sections. Relaxed and luxurious yet unpretentious, we aim to deliver on every level and exceed client expectations – making the salon one of Worcestershire’s pampering hot spots, ensured to guarantee you leave looking and feeling fantastic. Boasting an award winning team of stylists offering exceptional cut and colour services, Abacus offer a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere, allowing you to unwind in the hands of our professionals. We ensure that every client who walks through the door is made to feel special, understood, and totally cared for. Our stylists are supported by the industry’s best education with ongoing training in the most current trends and techniques. They will also share their expert tips and show you how to style and care for your hair at home. Equipped with knowledge, skills, and the best professional products available, including L’Oreal Professionnel, Kérastase, Shu Uemura, ghd and Moroccanoil, stylists can create the looks you want at affordable prices.

What You'll Do

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 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.

Skills Required

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

Qualifications

• Desired - Other - No formal qualifications are required - None

Course Information

Course: Hairdressing professional (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Hair and beauty

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: You will be expected to work on Saturdays (actual hours will be confirmed by the employer).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: FRANCESCO GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED