Level 2 Hairdressing Apprentice
Aiko Hair Salon

A hair apprentice that supports the stylists and learns the trade through hands-on experience.

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Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Greeting clients and making them feel comfortable.
  • Assisting with consultations by taking notes or preparing tools.
  • Washing, conditioning, and towel-drying clients’ hair.
  • Applying treatments under supervision.
  • Blow-drying or rough-drying hair before styling.
  • Keeping the salon clean and tidy (sweeping hair, sanitising tools).
  • Restocking products and supplies.
  • Ensuring workstations are organised.
  • Mixing and preparing colour formulas.
  • Passing tools during cutting or styling.
  • Helping with extensions or other technical services.
  • Offering refreshments.
  • Booking appointments and handling reception duties if needed.
  • Attending training sessions and practising techniques.
  • Observing senior stylists to learn cutting, colouring, and styling skills.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Training Provider: Bromley College of Further and Higher Education.

On programme training:

  • Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professional Apprenticeship Standard.
  • Level 1 and/or 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
  • Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate.

End point assessment

  • A practical assessment.
  • Oral questioning.

The practical assessment and oral questioning will assess the learner’s professionalism, values, behaviours, communication, safe working practices and consultation skills.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potentially a job role.

Annual wage

£8,244.60 a year

Expected duration

2 Years 3 Months

Possible start date

20 Jan 2026

Date posted

01 Dec 2025

Reference number

2000003141

Positions

2 available


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C)) Desired


About the employer

Hair Salon based in Blackheath 

Employer

Aiko Hair Salon

Address

50 TRANQUIL VALE
BLACKHEATH
LONDON
SE3 0BD
51.46673
0.00813