Hairdressing Intermediate Apprenticeship

The Hairdressing Intermediate Apprenticeship is a level 2 qualification and is certificated by City & Guilds (C&G). The qualification meets the requirements of Habia, the body that sets standards for all hair and beauty qualifications, as well as industry codes of practice.

Candidates aged 16-18 years will be paid the minimum apprenticeship wage by their employer whilst undertaking the Apprenticeship. Candidates aged 19 or over will be paid this wage for the first year of the Apprenticeship, and this will rise to meet national minimum wage criteria in their second year.

What will I learn?
Hairdressing Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2 Units include:

• Workplace Health and Safety


• Give Clients a Positive Impression of Yourself and your Organisation


• Advise and Consult with Clients


• Shampoos and Treatments for Hair and Scalp


• Change Hair Colour


• Style and Finish Hair


• Set and Dress Hair


• Cut Hair Using Basic Techniques


• Further Optional Units Which Include: (These are chosen on credit value)
  
  
  
  • Fulfill Salon Reception Duties
  
  
  • Promote Additional Services or Products to Clients
  
  
  • Develop and Maintain Your Effectiveness at Work
  
  
  • Plait and Twist Hair
  
  
  • Perm and Neutralise Hair
  
  
  • Attach Hair to Enhance a Style
  
  
  
  

As part of the Apprenticeship framework you will also study Employment Rights and Responsibilities, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills and Functional Skills Levels 1 and 2/GCSEs in English and Math’s

What are the Entry Requirements

Candidates will be required to be employed in a hairdressing salon undertaking assistant stylist duties, and have a contract of employment with that salon. Ongoing training and assessments will be provided by the employer and college. Assessment in the workplace is an essential component of the programme.

Candidates will need to evidence a basic level of literacy and numeracy by participating in a simple screening procedure at interview. Any follow up support is individually negotiated as required. Candidates should have four GCSEs (grade A*-E) including Maths and English.

What can I do next?

There are a range of career opportunities including senior stylist, work on cruise liners and theatrical work. You can also progress onto your Hairdressing NVQ Level 3.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Apprenticeship

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)

Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:

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