Summary
We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic individual to join our team and train with us in hairdressing to the highest of standards. You will have the full support in the salon during your apprenticeship which includes weekly training in salon and in salon assessment plus off the job training.
Wage
£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
Hours
Days and shifts to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Start date
Monday 20 October 2025
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Your main salon duties will include:
* Helping to prepare the salon to receive clients
* Welcoming clients and visitors to the salon
* Helping to provide refreshments to clients and visitors
* Gowning up and preparing clients prior to treatment
* Shampooing and applying conditioner treatments
* Blow drying hair under supervision when requested
* Preparing equipment and materials for hairdressers use
* Tidying up and maintaining the image of the salon
* Refilling stocks of frequently used materials
* Helping to maintain a safe working environment
The apprenticeship will provide you with the following skills and knowledge:
* How to provide client consultations
* How to shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
* How to style and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks
* How to cut hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks
* How to colour and lighten hair using a range of techniques
Where you'll work
140 ASHTON ROAD
OLDHAM
OL8 1QT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
Training course
Hairdressing professional (level 2)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.
* Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.
* Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.
* Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.
* Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.
* Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
* Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).
* Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.
* Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
* Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.
* Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
* Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).
* Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.
* Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
* Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.
* Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.
* Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).
* Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.
* Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi-permanent, demi- permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).
* Evaluate the results of the service.
* Adhere to legal and organisational requirements for the safe use of products, tools, materials and equipment.
* Apply safe, hygienic, and effective methods of working and infection control, while completing hairdressing services.
* Use communication and etiquette that meets industry requirements, suits and is appropriate to the organisation.
* Maintain the client’s confidentiality and comfort (modesty, privacy) at the start and during the service.
* Advise clients (new and regular) pre, during and after service on the maintenance of the look, complementary services and retail products available in the salon.
* Promote yourself, your organisation, products and services via a variety of social channels.
* Carry out wider salon duties to support the salon business (e.g. services, bookings, payments, retail, upselling and sales).
* Use a range of products, tools, equipment used in Hairdressing services in accordance with legal organisational requirements.
* Complete and maintain client records in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
* Work as part of a team to support the salon businesses.
* Use working methods that promote environmental and sustainable working practices.
* Carry out a consultation, examine and analyse the hair, skin and scalp and complete relevant industry tests (e.g. hair classification type and characteristics tests).
* Identify (question/observation) any contraindications or limiting factors that are likely to affect or influence the service.
* Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp.
* Dry and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a range of looks, that meets the intended shape, direction, balance and volume agreed with the client.
* Use current setting and dressing techniques to create a range of looks that meets the intended shape, direction, balance, and volume agreed with the client.
* Cut hair using a range of technical skills and cutting techniques to create a range of looks, considering weight distribution, cutting angles, balance and degree of graduation, and the natural growth patterns of the hair, length of the hair ( club cutting, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, texturising, freehand, thinning, layering and razor cutting).
* Restyle hair to create a personalised short or medium (above the shoulder) length hair cut, changing the shape, length and style hair using a range of cutting techniques.
* Complete a range of hair colouring and lightening services to change the depth and tone using current colouring techniques (e.g. freehand techniques, woven highlights or lowlights, root re-touch, half head and full head application, temporary, semi-permanent, demi- permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent colour and lighteners).
* Evaluate the results of the service.
Training schedule
* Hairdressing Professional Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
* An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
* At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade 9-3 (A*-D))
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Presentation skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience