These programmes are designed for young people from 16 to 24 years of age who wish to have a career in Hairdressing. Learners will be employed in a hair salon and will be trained via day release to college or by assessor visits to the salon. They can learn to be a stylist at Level 2 and continue on to learn higher level skills at Level 3.
In this sector, learners may be required to wear a uniform, work on Saturdays and attend in-salon training after work. Average durations for these courses are between 1 and 2½ years. Catten College does not require learners to purchase hairdressing equipment until they have commenced their course.
For young people who enjoy being creative, sociable and interactive, hairdressing is an excellent career with many opportunities for progression.
Programmes:
- Apprenticeship – This course is comprised of the NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing, plus Functional Skills at Level 1
Apprentices will develop the skills need to be competant hair stylists. This will include cutting, colouring, styling, hair up, customer relations, etc.
- Advanced Apprenticeship – This course is comprised of the NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing, plus Functional Skills at Levels 1 and 2.
Advanced Apprentices will learn the skills required to be Senior Stylists within salons. Learners will build upon the skills and knowledge gained at Level 2. More technical skills will be developed alongside supervisory expertise.
Learners on both programmes have the opportunity to attend industry events, see demonstrations and participate in additional learning to enhance their careers.
Attendance:
Full time work placement and day release to college or workplace delivery and assessment (college attendance not required).
Another part of Apprenticeships is ‘Functional Skills’. Undertaking Functional Skills helps to ensure that the learner has a range of skills that are needed to complete the job role effectively. The learner may find that they do not have to complete Functional Skills, depending on previous qualifications. This will be discussed at the Initial Assessment.
Apprenticeship:
- Communication Level 1 (Test)
- Application of Number Level 1 (Test)
Advanced Apprenticeship:
- Communication Level 2 (Test)
- Application of Number Level 2 (Test)
Additionally, the learner can take Information Technology at Level 1 in either Apprenticeship as an optional unit.
The learner may find that they do not have to complete Functional Skills, depending on previous qualifications. This will be discussed at the Initial Assessment.
