Job Description

Working as a hairdresser to provide hair cutting and styling. Hairdressers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair to create a variety of looks, and colour and lighten hair for ladies and men.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals (Hairdressing/Barbering) All apprentices will complete the core skills and knowledge (Part 1) and will choose the occupational option route for hairdressing or barbering (Part 2) Part 1 €“ Mandatory core skills and knowledge for hairdressing and barbering Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to take the tests for this level prior to taking the end-point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship's English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL Training will be provided on an ongoing daily basis and when required. You will be required to attend Dudley College premises one day per week to work towards your apprenticeship standard qualification. An assessor will be allocated to you to progress/help you through your course. Continual assessments, coupled with assignments/or exams depending on course of study. Time spent training will be part of the agreed contracted hours of the working week. At the end of your training, you will sit an exam and submit course work as part of your assessment, and you will receive a Level 2 qualification. Weekly training with the stylists, and a chance to join in any training we are offered by Schwarzkopf. Where you'll work Blaze Hair 37 Lapwood Avenue Kingswinford DY6 8RP

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: Maths and English (grade D/3 or above) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Organisation skills Customer care skills Team working Friendly Interest in hair Smart presentable appearance Punctual and reliable Outgoing Confident Personality Other Models will need to be provided by yourself regularly for training. Saturday is a working day. Long periods of standing.

Employer

Blaze Hair

Kingswinford, DY6 8RP

Provider

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

About Employer

The Blaze brand is passionate about hair and dedicated to customer service. As creatives, we constantly aim high and push boundaries to achieve our clients needs! We are not just a work team but consider ourselves a work family, who support each other not only professionally but also in our personal daily life too. We have had many educational opportunities throughout our journey since 2007, including sessions led by Nicky Clarke OBE and Daniel Galvin (world renowned colour specialist). Any candidate thinking about joining our team will be given full support in salon to compliment and build on what your apprenticeship course will teach you. If you are outgoing, hard working and creative then we are really excited to meet and share our knowledge with you!