Level 2 Hair Professionals - Hairdressing Apprenticeship

Philips Hair Academy is a dynamic independent work-based learning provider, specialising in high quality hairdressing training. If you are looking to work in the hairdressing industry, learning practical and theoretical skills, please apply!

What you'll do

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

• Day-to-day jobs to maintain the salon's cleanliness and welcoming environment
• Greeting clients, answering phone calls and managing appointments
• Receiving valuable on the job training from colleagues and peers alike

Training

• 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

College or training organisation:

• ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING & SKILLS LTD

Your training plan:

• You will be working towards the Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals- Hairdressing qualification
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths will be provided for those without GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) if required
• You will undertake at least one day's training a week at our dedicated training centre

After the apprenticeship

• You may wish to continue your learning and undertake a Level 3 qualification
• You could use your qualification to become a self employed stylist, or to stay on and gain experience in the salon you are in
• You could use your qualification to work in a salon abroad or a salon on a cruise ship!
• Career progression is discussed widely during your apprenticeship and support is always to hand

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

• PHILIPS HAIR SALONS LIMITED
• Phil Dickinson
• philip@philipshairsalons.co.uk

About the employer

Philips Hair Academy's intent is to deliver high quality hairdressing training in Wakefield and Leeds to a standard that will provide all our learners the chance to achieve the skills to work anywhere in the world.

https://www.philipshairsalons.co.uk/

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Hairdressing professional (level 2), Hair and beauty
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING & SKILLS LTD
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 30 hours a week. Working week: Days and shifts to be confirmed- Working hours subject to rota. Minimum of 30 hours employment per week. May work evenings and weekends.
• Start date: 1 December 2026
• Positions available: 10
• Wage: £12,480 to £19,827.60 a year
• Other locations: Leeds, LS27 8DW; Normanton, WF6 2AR; Wakefield, WF2 7EE; Ossett, WF5 8NW