Hair Professional Apprenticeship
James Bushell Salon Limited · Solihull · posted 30 July 2026
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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 located in Birmingham City Centre, 10 minutes walk from New Street Station
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 James Bushell Salon Limited
Having trained with the best, and with over 15 years’ experience in hairdressing, James Bushell is one of Birmingham’s most talented within the industry, both in Birmingham and across the UK.
Since opening the flagship James Bushell Hairdressing Salon, Edgbaston, Birmingham, in 2006, his career and the brand have gone from strength to strength, becoming the premium name in expert, luxury hairdressing.
After 8 years, and a high customer demand, James expanded The James Bushell Hairdressing salon brand with a second salon location in Solihull, quickly followed by a third in Harvey Nichols, The Mailbox, Birmingham.
Each salon offers the most up-to-date techniques and their teams of expert and talented hairdressers offer the best in colouring and styling, and work with all the best, major brands and product ranges at all 3 salon locations.
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
- 55 MILL LANE, SOLIHULL, B91 3AT
- 7 Calthorpe Road, Cropthorne Court, Edgbaston, B15 1QJ
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