Summary
The successful applicant must already have a level 2 in hairdressing. This apprenticeship is for a duration of 18-months.
Philips Hair Academy is a dynamic independent work-based learning provider, specialising in high quality hairdressing training.
What you will do at work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
- The apprentice will receive two days per week training and gradually be provided opportunities to work on the salon floor when skills set is up to salon standard
- Use and adapt a range of sectioning and cutting guidelines, creative and precision techniques and technical skills to create and enhance the collection of hairstyle looks
- Carry out precision and personalised cutting tailored to individual client characteristics
- Formulate imaginative creative advanced colour conversion services to change the depth and tone of the hair
Training
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4) – desired
- Degree Level 2 Hairdressing (Grade Pass) (Pass) – essential
About this employer
Philips Hair Academy’s intent is to deliver high quality hairdressing training in Wakefield and Leeds to a standard that will provide all our learners the chance to achieve the skills to work anywhere in the world.
After this apprenticeship
- You could use your qualification to become a self employed stylist, or to stay on and gain experience in the salon you are in
- You could use your qualification to work in a salon abroad or a salon on a cruise ship! Career progression is discussed widely during your apprenticeship and support is always to hand