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Hair Professional – Level 2
Hair Professional Apprenticeship Standard
In Short
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
Entry Requirements
GSCE Grade D/3 or above in English & Maths or Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths.
Duration
24 months plus 3 months EPA
Course Content
Work placement must be in-situ before the apprenticeship starts. This can be found by either yourself or with support from Weymouth College. You must work a minimum of 30 hrs per week, one of these days will include one day at college.
Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professional units of study include:
201 – Consultation
202 – Shampoo and condition hair
203 – Part a) Cut hair using a range of techniques
203 – part b) Creatively cut hair
204 – Style and finish hair / Set and dress hair
205 – Colour and lighten hair
206 – Perm hair
Tools/Materials/Books
Uniform – Black tunic and tailored black trousers – approximately £40*
Kit – This will include all the tools and equipment you need for the course – approximately £350*
*Subject to change inline with supplier’s price increases
Progression
Progression opportunities available to L3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals. Students also have the opportunity to study barbering.