Hair Professional Apprenticeship Francesco Hair Salon Walsall

Apprentices will carry out some of the following duties when starting their Hair Professional Apprenticeship:

• Shampooing and treatments


• Blow drying


• Assisting other staff members


• Front of house support


• General salon duties


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 hair apprenticeship training is conducted work-based in a reputable commercial salon, working as part of the salon team, and supported by dedicated training sessions at Francesco Group's academy located in Stafford.

Hair Professional Course Content:

• Client care and consultation


• Team working


• Shampooing, conditioning, and treating the hair


• Ladies cutting


• Hair colouring


• Styling the hair


Plus, one of the following optional units:

• Perming hair


• Relaxing hair


• Hair extensions


You will be required to attend our state-of-the-art academy in Stafford once a week. Our academy reflects the most up-to-date salons and has 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., The reality of working as an apprentice isn't all glamorous, there are jobs that we all have to 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 have to 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.

Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Smart appearance, Passion for hairdressing, Positive and friendly attitude, Dedication, Hairdressing professional

Level 2 (GCSE)

Francesco Hair Salons are one of the largest, award-winning hairdressing companies in the UK. Owned and run by the Italian Dellicompagni family; as with most things Italian, the brand is stylish, luxurious, and unique in style.

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience