York College Hairdressing Apprenticeships

HAIRDRESSING APPRENTICESHIPS

USE THIS GUIDE TO FIND OUT ABOUT: • Courses available • How to find and apply for an apprenticeship • CV and interview help MKT1474/0620

HAIRDRESSING APPRENTICESHIPS AVAILABLE AT YORK COLLEGE 4.

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Barbering - Level 2 Hairdressing Professional - Level 2 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional - Level 3

Apprenticeships are a great way for aspiring hairdressing professionals to gain essential work-based experience, whilst developing their repertoire of employability skills and knowledge of this industry.

Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to work directly within the hair and beauty sector whilst earning a wage and gaining a recognised qualification that can kick-start, or further enhance, a successful career.

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WHY B ECOME AN APPRENTIC E? 1. Earn while you learn – apprentices are fully contracted employees in the workplace and earn a weekly wage.

2. Strengthen your CV – apprentices develop their skills and industry knowledge throughout their apprenticeship programme, adding invaluable experience to their employment history.

HOW ARE APPRENTICESHIPS DELIVERED? Apprentices will typically attend York College on day or block release for the duration of the apprenticeship and work with their employer for the remainder of their contracted hours. During their time in College, apprentices will work towards the knowledge, skills and behaviours, and at work, will consolidate their on-programme learning with the support of their employer.

An assessor will visit the workplace every 8-10 weeks to discuss and monitor progress on the apprenticeship in conjunction with the employer.

3. Gain a qualification – upon completion of an apprenticeship, apprentices will gain a nationally, and industry recognised qualification between Level 2 and Level 3.

4. No debt – by studying an apprenticeship whilst working, apprentices will avoid tuition fees.

5. Networking opportunities – by working directly in their chosen sector, apprentices have the opportunity to create vital industry contacts that may lead to future promotional opportunities.

HOW DO APPRENTICESHIP QUALIFICATIONS COMPARE TO OTHER COURSES? NAME

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EQUIVALENT EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

Intermediate

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Five GCSE passes at 9/A* to 4/C

Advanced

3

Two A Level passes

Higher

4,5,6 & 7

Foundation degree and above

Degree

6&7

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

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BA R B E RING - LEVEL 2 COURSE LENGTH - 24 MONTHS If you want an exciting and varied career, barbering could be for you. There is a demand across the country for skilled and qualified barbers, and employers increasingly need committed, well trained and enthusiastic workers. You will work as part of a team in running a salon by shampooing, conditioning, styling, cutting, colouring and reception work and therefore gaining valuable employability skills.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To start the apprenticeship you must be employed in a relevant environment for a minimum of 30 hours per week. You should ideally have a minimum of three GCSEs at grade 3/D or higher (or an equivalent qualification) including Mathematics and English.

END POINT ASSESSMENT For the End Point Assessment the apprentice will work though the units of delivery and build up a portfolio, which is a collection of examples or evidence of your work that establish your skills and ability. Once the units and portfolio have been completed the apprentice will be put forward for an End Point Assessment in which practical skills are checked.

CAREER PROGRESSION Job opportunities following successful completion of this apprenticeship include Junior Barber, Barber and Colour Specialist. Some students may choose self-employment, or progression onto an advanced barbering course.

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H AI R D RESSING PROFESS IONAL - LEVEL 2 COURSE LENGTH - 24 MONTHS There is a demand across the country for skilled and qualified hairdressers, and employers increasingly need committed, well trained and enthusiastic workers. Taking on the Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship will see you work as part of a team in running a salon, by shampooing, conditioning, styling, cutting, colouring and reception work, and therefore gaining valuable employability skills.

ENTRY REQUIRMENTS To start the apprenticeship you must be employed in a relevant environment for a minimum of 30 hours per week. You should ideally have a minimum of three GCSEs at grade 3/D or higher (or an equivalent qualification) including Mathematics and English.

END POINT ASSESSMENT The End Point Assessment consists of practical tasks, observations, oral questioning, written questions, assignments and online tests.

CAREER PROGRESSION Job opportunities following successful completion of this qualification include Junior Stylist, Stylist and Colour Technician. Some students may choose self-employment, or progression onto the Advanced and Creative Professional Hair Apprenticeship Level 3.

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ADVAN C ED AND CREATIVE HAIR PRO F E SSIO NAL - LEVEL 3 COURSE LENGTH - 12 MONTHS Hairdressing is more than just cutting hair! If you want an exciting and varied career, hairdressing could be for you. There is a demand across the country for skilled and qualified hairdressers, and employers increasingly need committed, well trained and enthusiastic workers. You will work as part of a team in running a salon by shampooing, conditioning, drying, cutting and colouring hair.

ENTRY REQUIRMENTS To start the course you must be employed in a relevant environment for a minimum of 30 hours per week. You must have completed an Intermediate (Level 2) Hairdressing Apprenticeship or have significant salon experience.

END POINT ASSESSMENT For the End Point Assessment the apprentice will have built up a portfolio, which is a collection of examples or evidence of work that demonstrates skills and ability. The End Point Assessment consists of practical tasks, observations, oral questioning, written questions, assignments and online tests.

CAREER PROGRESSION Job opportunities following completion of this apprenticeship include stylist, senior stylist, colour technician or self-employment.

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OUR A PPRENT ICE S HAIRDRESSING APPRENTICE WINS NATIONAL BLOW-DRY TITLE Hairdressing apprentice Edita Matuleviciene won first place in the Blow-Dry category at the National Final of the AHT UK Trainee Competition 2017, held at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. Originally from Lithuania, 23 year old Edita studies Level 2 Hairdressing at York College and is an apprentice at ‘Blue Hairdressing’ in York.

I’m so happy to have clinched first place at the national final and to have competed in Winter Gardens, Blackpool, as it is such a beautiful venue.

It was stressful but I kept my cool and my training kicked in, allowing me to do a decent job. I want to continue to improve my skills and hopefully enter more competitions in the future.

Edita Matuleviciene Level 2 Hairdressing Lorraine Kriehn, co-owner of ‘Blue Hairdressing’ in York is proud of Edita’s achievement: “Edita worked hard to prepare for each stage of her first competition and everyone in the salon is so pleased for her, it was an amazing result. She had the right model and had previously worked on the colour and cut, and she practiced blow drying the style until she reached perfection. Even though she was under time-pressure at the final to deliver everything she was taught, she deserved to win. The future is really bright for Edita.”

TO LEARN IN A MORE PRACTICAL WAY Karis felt the more traditional education route was not for her and realised that an apprenticeship enabled her to learn in a more practical way and to become qualified

I see the results of my work whilst learning on the job, dealing with customers and the different aspects of the trade. I watch the people who do this job day to day and their customer interaction is so important, it can’t be taught in the same way in a classroom.

Karis Smith Hairdressing Apprentice at Shabby to Chic At Shabby to Chic Karis has her own client base and is developing in areas where she wants to practice specialist skills. She says: “Pleasing my customers pushes me to get better at what I do, and I use what I learn at College and implement it in the workplace. This experience is the best. I feel more prepared for the workplace and more confident to get a full time job now.”

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YO U R NEX T ST EPS Taking your next steps to apply to your chosen apprenticeship can feel like a daunting experience. Here are some steps you could take to help reach your goal.

STEP 1 Email your CV to businessdevelopment@yorkcollege.ac.uk stating what apprenticeships you are interested in. We will then send you available vacancies.

STEP 2 Come and meet us – attend an Open Event to find out more about how our apprenticeships run and see the facilities.Visit our website to find out the next Open Event dates and times.

STEP 3 Apprenticeships are a job with training, be prepared to complete an application and undertake an interview with the employer and College.

STEP 4 If you are successful at interview you will then be given a start date for your apprenticeship.

ALTERNATIVELY, STEP 1 Use www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk or visit www. yorkcollege.ac.uk/apprenticeships to see the latest apprenticeships available. Apply through this service.

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H OW TO W RIT E A N APPRENTICESHIP A PPL I C AT IO N BEFORE YOU START Collect anything that might help you such as: • Your CV • Any qualification certificates or predicted grades • Work or voluntary roles

REMEMBER • Read the job description carefully • Do your research on the company • Have a genuine interest in the position you are applying for • Think about location and how you’ll get to/from work

TOP TIPS • Print off a copy of the job description and highlight all the keywords they have used so you can use them in your application.

• Ensure you show you have met the entry criteria or are predicted to!

E-Guidance Do you need some help?

Our qualified careers advisors are readily available to help you. If you need help with writing your CV or just want someone to look over it, our careers advisors can help, email careers@yorkcollege.ac.uk

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HOW TO W RIT E A GOOD CV

WHAT DO I NEED TO INCLUDE? A CV which stands for curriculum vitae, is a document used when applying for jobs. It allows you to summarise your education, skills and experience enabling you to successfully sell your abilities to potential employers.

• Contact details • A profile • Education • Work experience • Skills and achievements • Interests • References

COMMON MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN CREATING A CV • Poor formatting • Failing to tailor your application • Spelling errors • Lying • Lack of evidence • Not explaining ‘why’ • Ignoring gaps in your work history

Find out more about CV formats, what to include and how to avoid common mistakes, online at www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW Before securing a job you will have to pass the interview stage. Interviews allow employers to verify that you have the right skills and experience for the job and that you will fit in well in their organisation. Interviews can be a stumbling block for a lot of people and a key to success in the job market for others. The best way to ensure that you are successful is preparation!

TOP TIPS • Practice makes perfect. Practice with your family, friends or even in front of a mirror.

• Have a good think about your own skills and experience, and how you will relate them to the job itself.

• Preparation is key. Make sure you know where the interview is and how to get there. Try and find out who’s going to interview you and if there are any pre-interview tasks. Be on time!

• You need to make sure you know and understand the job description and person specification. That way you will know what exactly the employer is looking for. Research the company you are applying for: questions about the organisation you want to join are likely to be part of the interview. You may have declared your passion for a certain subject or industry, so be prepared to demonstrate it.

• Know your personal statement or application letter inside-out. Interviewers might ask you to back up any claims from your statement, so make sure you remember what you wrote.

• Rehearse your travel route and make sure you get a good night’s sleep. You might be nervous, but don’t skip your meals and stay hydrated.

• How to dress? Be smart and look the part, but wear something that also makes you feel comfortable.

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OTHE R O PPO RT U NITIES AT YO R K CO LLEG E With courses designed with your future employability in mind and designed to work alongside work or other life commitments, York College University Centre could be a perfect fit for you. We have a wide range of courses that are flexible and personalised to suit your career aspirations. We can provide the support, flexibility, contact time and teaching required to help students of all types succeed.

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A D ULT LEARNING At York College we offer a variety of courses for adults, ranging from industry-recognised professional qualifications, courses to help with retraining for a career change, and courses purely for enjoyment and personal development.

With supportive tutors and excellent facilities, we have an excellent track record for helping students enjoy new experiences, enabling them to succeed within a supportive learning environment.

For more information on studying a degree, higher-level or adult learning course visit the York College website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk call InfoZone - 01904 770770 or email info@yorkcollege.ac.uk 12

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YO R K CO LLEG E OPEN EVENTS WE CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU. Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you and your friends and family to visit York and the College, to meet with our knowledgeable tutors and explore the College facilities. Here you will have the opportunity to find out about courses, funding, transport and support available, all with the aim to help you discover the best study option for you.

For the upcoming Open Event dates and times, visit the website, www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS PLEASE CONTACT US: T: 01904 770368 (option 1) E: businessdevelopment@yorkcollege.ac.uk A: Sim Balk Lane, York, YO23 2BB York_Col_BDU BduYork York College Business Development Unit

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