Hair Professional Apprenticeship
Synergy Hair and Beauty · Warwickshire · posted 3 September 2026
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Apprentices beginning their Hair Professional Apprenticeship may be expected to carry out a variety of tasks, including:
- Shampooing clients and applying hair treatments
- Blow drying and basic styling
- Assisting senior stylists and other team members
- Providing front-of-house support, such as greeting clients and managing bookings
- Performing 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 essential skills and experience to begin your career in the hair industry.
During your apprenticeship, you will receive:
- Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
- Functional Skills in Maths and English at Level 1 or 2 (if required)
- Francesco Group Business Enterprise Project
All training is work-based and delivered in a reputable commercial salon, where you will work as part of the salon team. You’ll also benefit from dedicated training sessions at the Francesco Group’s state-of-the-art academy in Birmingham City Centre 10 minutes walk from Birmingham New Street Station.
Course Content Includes:
- Client care and consultation
- Shampooing, conditioning, and treating the hair
- Ladies’ cutting techniques
- Hair colouring
- Styling and finishing the 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 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
- 1-to-1 support sessions to guide your progress
To ensure you stay on track, you will have progress reviews every ten weeks, conducted 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 & Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship
- Specialisation 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 move into salon management and education.
About Synergy Hair and Beauty
Things to consider
The Reality of Salon Life: Working as an apprentice in the hairdressing industry isn’t all glamour; there are everyday tasks that everyone, at every level, is expected to do. While you’ll have dedicated time to learn and perfect your hairdressing skills, a big part of your role will involve supporting and assisting other team members to ensure the salon runs smoothly.
As an apprentice, you’ll be the face of the salon, often the first person clients meet. That means taking pride in your appearance is essential. While we encourage individuality and personal style, a smart, professional appearance is a must. You’ll also need to be prepared to work Saturdays and late evenings, as these are key times in 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
- 63 Alcester Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7NJ
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