Annual wage £9,984.00 Salary based on the NMW for apprentices at 01/04/2023 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week You will work full time – Minimum 30 hours & Maximum 40 hours. You will be expected to work on Saturdays (Actual days and hours will be confirmed by the employer). Total hours per week: 30 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 19 Feb 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000232198 Positions 2 available What you will do in your working day As an apprentice, you will be working alongside experienced Stylists and receive training of the highest standards by one of the UK’s Leading Hairdressing Apprenticeship Training Providers, FG Apprenticeships. You will also carry out some of the following duties: Meeting & Greeting Clients Front of House Support Supplying Refreshments for Clients Assisting other Team Members General Salon Upkeep Shampooing, Conditioning, and Treating the Hair/Scalp Blow Drying The training you will be getting Your hair professional qualification will be awarded by VTCT and is a nationally recognised qualification. You will receive the following during your apprenticeship: Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing Functional Skills in Maths, English, and IT Skills at Level 1 or 2 (as required) Francesco Group Business Enterprise Project All your apprenticeship training will be conducted in your Salon, working as part of the Salon team. You will be supported by receiving dedicated training sessions at one of Francesco Hair’s Academies which are located in Birmingham, Poole, and Stafford. Hair Professional Course Content: Client care and consultation Shampooing, conditioning, and treating the hair Ladies cutting Hair colouring Styling the hair Plus, one of the following optional units: Perming Hair Relaxing Hair Most of your training and assessments will take place in your Salon in dedicated training sessions. You will also be required to attend one of our state-of-the-art academies in Birmingham, or Stafford once a week. Our Academies reflect the most up-to-date Salons and have lecture rooms with interactive presentation equipment and training resources to support you. We have laptops and internet access for independent learning and 1-1 support sessions to help you every step of the way. You will also have progress reviews every ten weeks carried out at your Salon, with your employer and a representative from the Academy. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Progression onto the Advanced & Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship Progression into speciality areas such as Barbering or Colour Expert Assessors Award Qualification / Training, Assessment, Quality Assurance Qualification (TAQA) Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Smart appearance, Passion for hairdressing, Positive and friendly attitude, Dedication Qualifications Other No formal qualifications are required (Grade None) Desired Things to consider The reality of working as an apprentice isn’t all glamorous, there are jobs that we all must do regardless of level. You will have dedicated time to master the art of Hairdressing, but you will also be supporting and assisting other members of staff. You will be the face of the Salon so you must take pride in your appearance, we encourage individuality, but you must be of smart appearance. Working Saturdays and late nights is a requirement when working in the Hairdressing industry. Being constantly alert is key as you will be in a fast-paced environment.