Hairdressing Apprenticeship Standard

Delivered as a mix of working in a salon. In addition, attending college one day per week.

Entry requirements 

Aged 16+

Course length

18 to 24 months depending on previous experience and apprentice progress

Qualification

Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals (Hairdressing)

Course content

Skills are developed by:

• Working in a commercial hair salon and
• College 1 day per week for off the job training

Qualification content:

Mandatory:

• Greeting clients
• Consultation
• Shampoo and condition
• Cut hair using a variety of techniques
• Style and finish
• Colour hair
• Safe working practices

Optional:

• Perming
• Hair relaxation techniques
• Hair extensions

End Point Assessment – EPA 

Practical observation

The apprentice needs to show competence. Firstly, completing a range of services.  In addition, they must meet industry standards and commercial timings.

Oral questioning

Apprentices will be assessed on:

• consultation skills
• communication skills
• safe working practices
• professionalism,values and behaviours

Additional information

• Apprentices are employed by a local salon
• Receive apprentice wage
• Training is a mix of practice on-the-job
• And off-the-job training
• Tutors from Mode provide ongoing support
• Assessment is throughout the course

Costs and funding

Hairdressing apprenticeship standard costs £7,000. The cost is usually government funded. In addition to contributions from your employer. However, the course can also be paid for privately.