Hair Professional

Outline

Hair Professionals will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair to create variety of looks, and colour and lighten hair for ladies and men. Hair Professionals must be able to work with all hair types, ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills, and safe working practices associated with their role, and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.

Assessment

The on-programme learning is delivered via knowledge and skills sessions during the college day release programme.  Apprentices also produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate the development of knowledge, skills and behaviors which will include knowledge tests, evidence from the workplace including client consultations, observation of the candidate with clients both in the workplace and in the college salon. This is recorded and tracked using the colleges e-portfolio system.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals (Hairdressing)
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English (unless previously achieved)
• Functional Skills Level 2 in maths (unless previously achieved)

End Point Assessment

Practical assessment includes a consultation, creative restyle and finish, demonstration of three cutting techniques, a blow dry, a hair up style, colour or lightening using at least two models, and a Q&A session.

Entry Requirements

• English and maths – Level 1
• Apprentices must be in suitable employment and have the opportunity to develop the required knowledge, skills and behaviors aligned to this apprenticeship standard.
  

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