Skills Experience (Pre-Apprenticeship) - Certificate in Hairdressing

95% of learners who have achieved our pre-apprenticeship programme progressed onto an apprenticeship, employment or further education.

Our Skills Experience programme provides unemployed young people with the skills and experience to progress to an apprenticeship or sustainable work. You will gain real work experience and develop the skills to become work-ready, enabling you to progress to an Apprenticeship or employment with the wealth of employers we work with.

The Level 2 Certificate in Women’s Hairdressing is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; the creative art of cutting or dressing hair, how to effectively shampoo and condition hair or provide a good consultation service for clients.

Underpinning this qualification, you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety whilst working in the hair industry. You will also develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of each unit. The purpose of this qualification is to develop your practical skills to a high level of occupational ability to progress to the hairdressing professional apprenticeship.

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio of evidence

Appropriate personal presentation, including clothing, hair and personal hygiene and a passion for Hairdressing

Above Level 1in English and Maths (GCSE Grade 1-3)

Interviews and initial assessments will be carried out with Avant Skills Academy before any place is confirmed.

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Hairdressing Professional Apprenticeship