Earn and learn your way to a career in Hairdressing with our Pre-Apprenticeship Programme

If you are 16-24, have a real interest in hairdressing, apply now for our Hairdressing Pre-Apprenticeship programme.

The pre-apprenticeship is a 14 week programme designed to prepare you for entry to a full time apprenticeship.

About the programme

•  This exciting course offers a hairdressing qualification, work skills, a minimum of one day’s work experience in a salon and the opportunity to improve your interview techniques.
• You will study ladies hairstyling and have opportunity to style ladies hair on clients attending the salon sessions.
• You will have a personal tutor who will guide and support you, and have access to our careers service. Financial advice is also available.
• The course runs for 14 weeks and is based at  the Tottenham Centre
• You will attend college on Wednesday 9.30am to 1.30pm, Thursday 10.30am to 4.00pm and Friday 10.30am to 4.30pm.
• Qualifications gained will be a VRQ Level 1 Award plus an extra unit and work skills award worth three credits.

Benefits of the Pre- Apprenticeship programme

• You will receive £30 per week while studying, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria
• You will gain relevant development of industrial skills and employability skills
• You will gain recognised qualifications
• You will receive valuable work experience skills
• You will gain valuable access to industry professionals for interviewing techniques and advice and guidance
• You may be able to progress to apprenticeship training in this vocational area, subject to successfully completing your pre-apprenticeship training.

You will study the following units:

• Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
• Presenting a Professional Image in the Salon
• Shampooing and Conditioning
• Styling Women’s Hair
• Students’ will also attend a one day work experience and have the opportunity to be interviewed by employers in the industry

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Frequently asked questions

What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships refer to on-the-job training leading to industry recognised qualifications.

What will I get paid?
Pre-apprentices receive £30 a week subject to eligibility.

How often will I attend training?
You will attend training three days a week for 13 hour over 14 weeks.

Will I be sitting exams?
Yes. There will be practical and theory based assessments and online exams. You will need to be prepared to work hard but it will be worth it!

I already work in a salon can I still join the programme?
Yes. This will be very valuable to your programme and can help in your training and assessment programme.

Careers in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
How much can I earn?

• Beauty Therapist: £10,000 (NVQ Level 3) to £20,000 (experienced)
• Hairdresser: £7,342 (NVQ Level 2 or 3) to £30,000 (experienced/manager)
• Make-up Artist: £15,000 (Level 3) to £45,000 (very experienced)
• Nail Technician: £10,000 (NVQ Level 2 or 3) to £28,000 (experienced/manager) 
   

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