Hairdressing as a Career

Hairdressing is a fast moving, fashion led career. Do you like meeting people? Are you artistic and creative? Do you have
lots of energy and enthusiasm? Is it  for you?

Read on to find out more.

Is it for me?

• Do you like meeting people and talking to them?
• Are you artistic and creative?
• Are you good at practical skills, making things and spending time on the details?
• Do you have lots of energy and enthusiasm, and like to keep busy?
• Are you a team member, helping others, using your own ideas, but also seeing when someone needs help?
• Have you ever tried working in a salon and are you prepared to work hard at your theory work?

What qualifications do I need to start?

You don't have to be highly qualified, although an average ability in English and Maths is essential to success (we can provide support where necessary).

However, the most important requirement is your commitment
to work hard at all aspects of the programme, including the theory and written assessments.

You will be required to do some work in your own time!

What training do you provide?

You will normally start a modern apprenticeship working towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 which you will aim complete in 18-24 months.

You will usually cover the following aspects of hairdressing:

• Health and safety
• Give clients a positive impression of yourself and the organization
• Advise and consult with clients
• Cut hair
• Shampoo and condition
• Style, dress and finish hair
• Perm and neutralize hair
• Change haircolour
• Reception duties

Most programmes include key skills to further enhance employment prospects in communication, numeracy and IT.

Where will I work?

The majority of learners are already employed when they come to us. This approach gives you an excellent experience of dealing with clients and developing your skills. All employers will be required to provide training.

We work hard to place learners who approach us directly or offer alternative training opportunities where possible. Alternative training courses are offered from our Retford and Newark Training Centres.

How do I learn?

• Alternatives are offered, but most learners receive their practical training from their own salons
• The theory is provided by GeTaHead Training by attendance to a resource centre once a month (as a minimum) in Retford, Doncaster or Worksop
• Some learners attend for aspects of their practical training  where their own salon is not providing training
• Some learners receive all their practical training and assessment within the GeTaHead Training centre in Retford by attending fortnightly

What else is available?

• The majority of salons offer additional training courses provided by manufacturers
• You will automatically enter the success scheme operated by GeTaHead Training where all your achievements are recognized and rewarded. Prizes can be won!
• You will have the opportunity to achieve an IT qualification

How much will the training cost?

Training for learners between the ages of 16-18 is currently funded by the Government. Therefore, there is no direct cost incurred by the learner for the training.

Most 16-18 learners are employed and receive a wage in line with a modern apprenticeship rate, currently £80.00 per week.

Non-employed 16-18 learners will not be required to pay any fees but may be eligible to EMA (subject to family income) - see http://ema.direct.gov.uk/ema.html

You will be required to purchase tools, training head, clamp and textbook which will cost approximately £90.00.

Prospective learners over 19 should enquire directly as funding may be available, or private corses may be offered.

What can I do after the course?

You may have the opportunity to move onto the advanced programme. Because most programmes are work based, employment continuation is extremely high.

However, hairdressing can lead into other exciting careers such as working on cruise ships, film, television, or running your own salon.

Advanced learners can progress onto a Level 4 and there is a Hairdressing and Salon Management Course at Buxton University. http://www.derby.ac.uk/buxton

Where can I get further information?

For further information, call Emma on 01777 704225.

Alternatively, click here to complete our online form and we will be happy to call you to discuss your requirements.