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Description
This Modern Apprenticeship helps you train employees as new starts to hairdressing and barbering, but also provides a way for already in the role to upgrade their skills. After completion, employees can pursue a career in traditional hairdressing or barbering, or in a more specialized position such as a session hairdresser/barber for film or TV.
Qualifications
SCQF level 5
Your employee will study for a qualification in either:
- Hairdressing at SCQF Level 5
- Barbering at SCQF Level 5
Entry requirements
Candidates don’t need previous experience to apply for this qualification.
Progression and development
Successful apprentices will have the skills and knowledge to carry out roles such as:
- Junior hairdresser/barber
- Junior receptionist
- Junior African Caribbean hairdresser/barber
Apprentices could also advance their skills and knowledge by studying towards the SCQF level 6 apprenticeship.
SCQF level 6
Your employee will study for a qualification in either:
- Hairdressing at SCQF Level 6
- Barbering at SCQF Level 6
Entry requirements
Candidates should have already completed SCQF level 5 or have equivalent qualifications or experience.
Progression and development
Successful apprentices will have the skills and knowledge to carry out roles such as:
- Salon technician
- Senior African Caribbean hairdresser/barber
- TV and film hairdresser/barber
- Senior salon hairdresser/barber
- Senior receptionist
How is it funded?
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
Time to complete
It will take between 12-24 months to complete.
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Sound right for your business?
The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
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