Hair Professional Apprenticeship
Amici Hair · Birmingham · posted 18 May 2026
Applications closed 30 July 2026. Similar live vacancies below.
Apprentices beginning their Hair Professional Apprenticeship may be expected to carry out a variety of tasks, including:
- Shampooing clients’ hair and applying treatments
- Blow-drying and basic styling
- Assisting senior stylists and other team members
- Providing front-of-house support, including greeting clients and managing bookings
- Carrying out general salon duties to maintain cleanliness and organisation
Your training
VTCT will award your Hair Professional qualification, which is a nationally recognised Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain the essential skills and experience needed to begin your career in the hair industry.
During your apprenticeship, you will receive:
- Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
- Functional Skills in English and maths at Level 1 or 2 (if required)
- Francesco Group Business Enterprise Project
All training is work-based and delivered within a reputable commercial salon, where you will work as part of the salon team. You will also benefit from dedicated training sessions at the Francesco Hair state-of-the-art academy in Birmingham.
Course Content Includes:
- Client care and consultation
- Shampooing, conditioning, and treating hair
- Ladies’ cutting techniques
- Hair colouring
- Styling and finishing hair
You will also complete one optional unit from the following: - Perming hair
- Relaxing hair
Academy Training
You will attend our modern training academy in Birmingham City Centre once a week. The academy mirrors the environment of a professional salon and includes:
- Fully equipped training salons
- Interactive lecture rooms and digital presentation tools
- Laptops and internet access for independent learning
One-to-one support sessions to guide your progress
To ensure you stay on track, progress reviews will take place every twelve weeks at your salon with your employer and an academy representative.
Where it leads
Upon successful completion of the Hair Professional Apprenticeship, there are several progression opportunities available to support your continued growth in the hairdressing industry, including:
- Progression onto the Advanced and Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship
- Specialising in areas such as barbering or becoming a colour expert
- Pursuing qualifications such as the Assessor’s Award or TAQA (Training, Assessment, and Quality Assurance) to move into training and assessing roles
These pathways provide opportunities to expand your expertise, enhance your career options, and potentially progress into salon management or education
About Amici Hair
For over 16 years, we’ve been proud to welcome clients into our friendly, down-to-earth salon in Great Barr, Birmingham. As a small team of five, we’ve built our business around creating a relaxed, welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable — whether you’re popping in for a quick refresh or a complete transformation.
We’re a unisex salon, working with women, men and young girls, and we specialise in helping busy mums and clients with full lives find styles that truly suit them. We believe in giving honest, professional advice, always considering your hair type, lifestyle and how much time you realistically want to spend styling at home.
As a L’Oréal Professional salon, we’re committed to using high-quality products and staying up to date with the latest techniques through ongoing education as a team. For us, it’s not just about great hair — it’s about making you feel confident, cared for and completely yourself when you leave.
Things to consider
Working as an apprentice in the hairdressing industry is not always glamorous, there are everyday tasks that everyone, at every level, is expected to do.
While you will have dedicated time to learn and develop your hairdressing skills, a large part of your role will involve supporting and assisting other team members to ensure the salon runs smoothly.
As an apprentice, you will often be the first person clients meet, so taking pride in your appearance is essential. While individuality and personal style are encouraged, maintaining a smart and professional appearance is important.
You should also be prepared to work Saturdays and late evenings, as these are key working times within the hairdressing industry.
The salon environment is fast-paced and ever-changing, so staying alert, enthusiastic, and proactive is vital.
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- 601 WALSALL ROAD, GREAT BARR, BIRMINGHAM, B42 1ND
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