Hairdressing Apprentice (L2)

Employer: Decesare

Apprenticeship level: Intermediate

Apprenticeship duration: 24 months

Possible start date: 8th October 2018

Working week: Variable shifts Monday to Saturday, 37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen as a Hairdressing Apprentice. As part of your role, you will be assisting senior staff while training. This will involve general duties within the salon.

Responsibilities:

• Greeting clients and visitors to the salon, as well as handling enquiries by telephone.
• Taking care of clients including providing refreshments, magazines, gowning and general comfort.
• Listening to the needs of clients and informing colleagues of any relevant information.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Assisting stylists with preparing clients for and during the service provided; this may include removing colours and blow drying under supervision.
• Keeping the salon clean and tidy.

Desired skills:

• Desire to become a fully qualified hairdresser.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Remembers and follows instructions.
• Able to anticipate the needs of others.
• Manages their time efficiently.
• Pays attention to detail.
• Works safely.

Personal qualities:

• Punctual and reliable.
• Resilience and determination.
• Well presented.
• Passionate about hairdressing.
• Willing to work hard.

Desired qualifications:

It is useful to have GCSEs in English and Maths at D/3 and above (or equivalent qualifications).

Predicted grades will be acceptable

Training:

Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship Standard

• You will be trained and supported by both your employer and college to demonstrate professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with your role
• Required college attendance (Bletchley Campus) 
• Regular visits into the workplace for assessments and observations
• Functional skills in both Maths and English, if required
• End point assessment