Hair Professional Apprenticeship Level 2
Campus
Department
This programme will allow students to work as a barber or hairdresser to provide hair cutting, styling and grooming services for men and women.
Course Information
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Benefits / Skills
You will have the opportunity to further develop specialist skills depending on whether you choose the barbering or hairdressing route.
Entry Requirements
The employer will agree entry requirements for these apprenticeships and these will depend on the role that they are advertising.
Please check that you meet all essential criteria before applying for a position, you can find the details of these on the full vacancy description (links below). If you are unsure about this please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 0113 284 6464.
Career Progression
Junior Hairdresser
As a junior hairdresser you will meet and greet clients. In addition, you will start with general cleaning, shampooing and style hair before moving on to colouring and cutting techniques.
Apprentice barber
As an apprentice barber you will meet and greet clients. In addition, you will develop barbering skills on clients and will provide hair and scalp treatments. You will also undertake reception duties and will tidy and clean the salon area.
Below are some Leeds City College apprenticeships you could potentially progress on to once you have completed this programme:
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More infoCourse Details
Study Type
Part time
Course Code
74417-01
Course Facts

The hairdressing and barbering industry generates almost £7.5 billion for the UK economy.

97.7% of our apprentices found our staff enthusiastic, knowledgeable and able to answer all relevant questions.

58% of all people working in hairdressing/ barbering are self-employed or business owners.
Course FAQs
How long do apprenticeships last?
This will depend on the apprenticeship you want to complete. All of our apprenticeship course pages make it clear what the duration of the programme is, so please check these carefully.
What do people enjoy most about being an apprentice?
The most enjoyable aspect for most of our apprentices is the work experience they gain while on the programme. For those used to theory-based lessons, they find it refreshing that the majority of the apprenticeship is practical training. They also like the fact that they are being paid for learning new skills!
