Hair and Beauty

Hair Professional (Hairdressing) Level 2 Apprenticeship

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

You may start an Apprenticeship at any time. The minimum duration for this apprenticeship is 24 months.

Entry requirements

  • Two GCSEs grade 4/C including English and maths
  • NVQ Level 1 Hairdressing
  • You will need to find an employer to employ you as an apprentice. Please see our Apprenticeship vacancies.

You will achieve

Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals – Hairdressing Apprenticeship Standard

 

 

Course Code

AFHAB

Course overview

This apprenticeship gives you the knowledge and practical experience to start your career as a Beauty Therapist. The Beauty Therapy apprenticeship covers employment rights, English and math skills, and personal learning skills. Mandatory units include promoting services, salon duties, health and safety, and beauty treatments like skincare, waxing, and make-up. Advanced apprenticeships include treatments, advanced techniques, communication, and team supervision.

Click here for further information regarding the Standard Apprenticeship.

 

Course content

The Diploma for Hair Professionals – Hairdressing covers all of the core knowledge and skills needed to become a competent hairdresser, providing opportunities to develop different skills from a selection of optional units.

The list below sets out how the credit has been assigned across the mandatory units. All units in this qualification are mandatory.

  • Consultation
  • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
  • Colour and lighten hair using a range of techniques
  • 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
  • Optional units: perming hair or hair extension services

You will be assessed by your assessor by E-portfolio and workplace observation. Guided learner hours are delivered during contracted working hours.

You will need to purchase a Hairdressing  kit. Further information will be provided at induction.

 

You will study within the workplace and may have to attend classes at Barnsley College’s Old Mill Lane Campus, Church Street, Barnsley, S70 2YW.

On completion of this pathway, learners may progress onto further qualifications or into work.

How much does the course cost?

There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.

Extra information

For further information please contact the team on 01226 216 166 or email: apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk

 

 

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Hair Professional (Hairdressing) Level 2 Apprenticeship

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