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Hair Professionals Apprenticeship

The Diploma for Hair professionals level 2 is an enhanced apprenticeship where the candidate will learn all the basic skills needed to start a long and successful career in hairdressing, as long as incorporating techniques from level 3 which the industry feels should be taught at level 2.

The Diploma for Hair Professionals is a newly created based on employer needs and has been designed by employers for learners wishing to gain an apprenticeship within the hairdressing industry.

When completed the candidate will have an advanced level 2 qualification.

Information for Applicants

What knowledge skills are covered?

Hair Professionals Apprenticeship Units

Mandatory Units:

  • Consultation
  • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
  • Cut hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks
  • Style and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks
  • Colour and lighten hair using a range of techniques

Optional Units

  • Perming
  • Hair extension services

What are the Entry Requirements

4 GCSE A*-E (9-3) including Maths and English Language

Candidates will be required to be employed in a hairdressing salon for 30-40 hours per week and must have a contact of employment.

How often do I have to attend college?

Candidates will attend college for 6-8 hours per week (currently on a Monday)

How will I be assessed?

Candidates will carry out formative and summative assessments in college and within their workplace.

Candidates will undertake one on-line exam per unit.

Candidates will also undertake an end point assessment which will be made up of a practically assessed trade test and oral questioning.

What can I do next?

Progression onto NVQ level 3, VRQ level 3 or Level 3 Technical Diploma

What is the duration of the apprenticeship?

Candidates will typically be on the apprenticeship programme for 24 months. The minimum duration of the programme is 12 months. Length of apprenticeships are set on an individual basis to suit each candidate.

Information for Employers

How is my business going benefit from an Apprentice?

Apprentices are an excellent way to support your business and can be instrumental in its growth. Apprentices are a way of harnessing new talent and training them to your businesses standards, expectations and specific needs. Apprentices help to support the day to day running of the salon, allowing stylists to concentrate on building their clientele.

What will this cost my business?

The introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy in April 2017 has changed the way that government funds apprenticeships in England. All businesses operating within the UK with a wage bill of over £3million are required to contribute to the apprenticeship levy.

  • If the levy applies to your business you will be required to pay 0.5% of your entire wage bill into the levy. This will be offset against a levy allowance worth £15,000 for each tax year.
  • You will only be able to use your levy payment for government backed apprenticeships.
  • Levy payments will expire after 18 months.

Speak to an advisor at CI Business Solutions on 01206 712727 to make your levy payments work for you.

Non-levy paying employers will need to contribute 5% of the maximum funding band as published by the Skills Funding Agency for the delivery of training and assessment for their apprenticeship. Levy paying employers will pay the full cost of the agreed funding band using their Digital Apprenticeship account.

Employers with less than 50 employees who are recruiting an apprentice aged 16-18 years old will not be required to pay the contribution fee.
Any associated cost to the individual will be made clear at the interview.

As the largest college provider of apprenticeships in Essex, we can provide expert advice and guidance on all areas of apprenticeship provision, including helping you find the right apprenticeship for your business, recruiting apprentices, quality delivery and assessment with on-going support and advice.

Does the apprentice have to attend college?

Candidates will attend college for 6-8 hours per week (currently on a Monday)

How is the apprentice assessed?

Candidates will carry out formative and summative assessments in college and within their workplace. Candidates will undertake one on-line exam per unit.
Candidates will also undertake an end point assessment which will be made up of a practically assessed trade test and oral questioning.

What about support in the workplace?

Your allocated assessor will make regular visits to the salon, supporting the apprentice by working with the employer to help the apprentice undertake awarding body standards.

Employers will be entitled to 2 continual professional development (CPD) event per apprentice to update skills and to help support their candidate. These events include:

• Nanokeratin Smoothing System
• Nano-K-Plex restructuring system
• Indian Head massage workshop
• Session Artists
• Employer Events

Why should I choose Colchester Institute to support my recruitment and retention?

Colchester Institute is the largest college provider of apprenticeships in Greater Essex. We are expert at connecting the right people, to the right training, to the right business and when it comes to Apprenticeships, our Apprenticeship Advisors can support your business every step of the way.

As part of our service we can support your business with:

  • Advertising the Apprenticeship vacancy
  • Manage the applications received in line with your individual requirements
  • Match prospective candidates already known to us
  • Conduct initial pre-screening for candidates
  • Carry out visits to your premises alongside regular reviews to support you, your staff and your apprentice
  • Advice on any grants or funding where available

Our team will provide:

  • A fee free recruitment service.
  • Personal 1:1 Apprenticeship Levy advice and guidance.
  • A dedicated Account Manager.
  • Industry experienced, professional, technical tutors.
  • Bespoke programmes available upon request.
  • An Essex priority skills focus.
  • Free employer events.
How To Apply

To apply for an apprenticeship please read through the information below and then select the correct application button from the menu located further down the page.

If you are aged between 15 and 18 years old then please click the button ’15 – 18 Years – Apply Online’ and you will be taken to the next stage of the application process.

If you are aged 19 years or older please click the button ‘19+ Years – How to Apply‘, where you will be taken to the application options and information relevant to you.

Hair Professionals Apprenticeship
Course Outline: Apprentices will learn all the basic skills needed to start a long and successful career in hairdressing

Starting employment as an apprentice can occur throughout the year however the start-date for attending college for training, where required, might vary depending on the type of apprenticeship and will be communicated post-employment and sign-up.

LevelLevel 2
LocationColchester
DurationThe minimum duration of the programme is 12 months.
CampusColchester Institute
Apprenticeship Funding Band (Levy paying employers)£7,000
Employer Contribution Fee (Non-levy paying employers)£450
15 – 18 Years – Apply Online19+ Years – How To ApplyApprenticeship Enquiry Line: 01206 712 043Open Event UpdatesLatest Apprenticeship Vacancies

Employer Information

Our Business Solutions team will work with you to recruit an Apprentice to your business, advertising the vacancy and managing applications, as well as providing a dedicated account manager and personal 1:1 advice and guidance on apprenticeships.

Hire an Apprentice: Enquire HereEmployer Enquiry Line: 01206 712 727Register a VacancyEmployer Information Events : Book Your Place

What will this cost my Business?

Non-levy paying employers will need to contribute 5% of the maximum funding band as published by the Skills Funding Agency for the delivery of training and assessment for their apprenticeship. Levy paying employers will pay the full cost of the agreed funding band using their Digital Apprenticeship account.

Apprenticeship Funding Bands

Apprenticeship Funding Bands
Employers with less than 50 employees who are recruiting an apprentice aged 16-18 years old will not be required to pay the contribution fee. Any associated cost to the individual will be made clear at the interview.

Disclaimer

All Fees and prices shown on the website are for courses starting in the 2019-20 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.

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