Hair Professional

Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

HAIR PROFESSIONAL: THE ROLE

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.

ABOUT THIS APPRENTICESHIP

  • Qualification Topics

    • Legal, organisational and health and safety regulations relevant to hairdressing businesses. 
    • Effective and safe methods of working and infection control when completing hairdressing services. 
    • The types of risk, work related injury and ill health associated with hairdressing 
    • Hairdressing professionalism, values, industry codes of conduct and ethics. 
    • Employment rights and responsibilities including ways of supporting mental health and wellbeing and teamwork
    • The role and function of the front of house or reception area in a hairdressing business 
    • The hair and skin science behind hairdressing services. 
    • The cutting methodology, techniques, tools and equipment required to create different effects, distribution of weight, balance and shape to create precision and personalised look 
    • Principles of colour section, using chemicals and methodology behind drying, styling and finishing the hair safely

  • What's Involved

    • On the job skills training 
    • Off the job skills training 
    • Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
    • Level 1 Functional Skills in English & Maths.
    • Portfolio of evidence support and preparation
    • Planning, Target Setting and Feedback 
    • Mock End Point Assessments

    • End Point Assessment (after at least 12 months and successful completion of the above)
    • 60 min Knowledge test
    • 5.5 hour Practical assessment 
    • 35 min Professional discussion supported by portfolio of evidence
    • The overall grade is based on the combination of performance in all assessment 

  • Knowledge and Skills

    This apprenticeship is for you if in your daily work you interact with a wide and diverse range of clients, the salon team, other associated hair and beauty professionals. The work environment is always customer facing, can be varied in size, style and ambiance, from a small micro salon, to a large high street premi

Duration

This apprenticeship is typically completed in 18 months.

Delivery

Delivered in-salon support from Rewards Training throughout the apprenticeship.

Progression

This apprenticeship provides an ideal stepping stone onto higher level training and apprenticeships such as the Level 3Advanced and Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship.