Employer Hairdressing Guide

Hairdressing Skills & Training A Guide for Employers Supporting the next generation of hair professionals with the skills of the future

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Hairdressing Skills & Training A Guide for Employers

Hairdressing training for your current and future workforce.

43,000 hairdressing and beauty businesses generate more than £7.5bn for the UK economy. A career in hairdressing is about more than cutting and colouring hair, it requires a complete skillset that is driven by relevant experience and qualifications.

We have strong relationships with local hairdressing salons, meaning that we are able to listen and respond to requirements to address potential future skills shortages and skills gaps.

This has meant that our training programmes are constantly evolving to meet your needs.

Here at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, we provide immersive learning environments, through our real working Salons at our Nuneaton and Wigston campus.

We also have flexible online learning modules, which provide professional training to support the development needs of your workforce.

Our industry specialists deliver an exceptional quality of training to ensure that your current and future workforce is fully prepared to engage with techniques, strategy and processes that you use now, as well as those that are developing in your sector.

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Industry placements

Apprenticeships

Our industry placement programme allows NWSLC students to get a taste for work in an industry they love alongside full-time study. As an employer, you are asked to provide a one day a week opportunity within your salon for a student at no cost to you. You might find a new employee to help bolster your workforce and provide creative ideas to the salon.

Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to draw new skills, allowing you to train and develop new employees to meet salon standards. An apprentice will work with you for up to 30 hours per week combined with 20% off the job training.

We currently offer a range of apprenticeships to suit a variety of Salons, such as Hairdressing and Creative Hair Professionals.

Developing your current workforce Investing in your team’s career development builds trust with your employees and enhances workplace productivity. It also allows you to create a multi-skilled team that can help generate business growth.

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When I was at the college, I would be working on my theory, doing treatments on clients and preparing for competitions. I remember it very clearly, we used to wear a pink and grey tunic as our uniform. The apprenticeship gave me the skills I needed to eventually open up

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my own salon.

Sarah Beard, Hairdressing Apprentice Alumni

Apprenticeships Anyone of any age can be an apprentice. Your employees can earn the same wage and can bring new skills back into your business. We have many hairdressing apprenticeships that can be used to develop your workforce.

CPD training We offer classroom, online and blended learning options through our range of CPD and certified qualifications as well as bespoke workplace training packages. These courses have been guided by professionals within your sector.

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Scan the QR code to book an appointment with one of our hairdressing Business Advisors today for more information and funding support.

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Statistics taken from: https://www.nhbf.co.uk/documents/hair-and-beauty-industry-statistics/ Information is correct at the time of going to press. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy. © North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College 2022.