FAQ
Below you will find answers to the questions that we get asked most regularly
- Will I get a wage as an apprentice?
- Will I have a job at the end of my training?
- How long does a course last?
- I have a job already - can I get a qualification?
- Can I still do an apprenticeship if I am already in a job?
- What will happen if I don’t like my placement?
- Can I finish my qualification in less time?
- What if I am in a placement that can’t employ me?
- What hours do I have to work in a placement?
- How often will I come to the training centre?
- When will I get paid?
- How do I collect my travel expenses?
- Will I have to do any exams?
- When can I start my programme?
- What’s the point of doing a qualification?
- Do I get holidays, what will they be?
- Why do I have to do Functional / Key Skills?
- When do I need to buy my hairdressing kit and uniform?
- Who can I use as a model and do they have to pay
Hairdressing Specific Questions
Will I get a wage as an apprentice?
Apprentices can be ‘employed’ or ‘unemployed’ status. Apprentices will earn at least the National Minimum Wage of £2.50 per hour.
At the start of each year we will have both vacancies for employed learners and placements available. Many employers will take people on a trial basis, for a week, a month or 3 months and then employ those that are successful, some will employ immediately and others will offer a placement that often becomes a job when a permanent vacancy arises in the company.Go to Top
Will I have a job at the end of my training?
All apprentices will be employed throughout their training, learners on Foundation Learning (FL) will normally progress to the Apprenticeship programmeGo to Top
How long does a course last?
This depends on the area you wish to work in. If you look at the occupational areas you will see the normal length of each course (programme). If you already have experience in a particular area we will often be able to ‘fast track’ you through the programme. Contact our centres to discuss if this would be the best route for you.Go to Top
I have a job already - can I get a qualification?
NVQs and other qualifications such as Functional / Key skills and Technical certificates are all available to people who are employed through Apprenticeships and Train to Gain / Adult Apprenticeship. Please contact us to discuss your requirements and we can advise you on the most appropriate programme.Go to Top
Can I still do an apprenticeship if I am already in a job?
Yes, you would need to get permission from your employer; we can arrange to discuss how an Apprenticeship works with them. Go to Top
What will happen if I don’t like my placement?
We would expect you to stay in your placement for a minimum of two weeks, if you still don’t like your placement we would discuss alternatives with you. Go to Top
Can I finish my qualification in less time?
Yes. Go to Top
What if I am in a placement that can’t employ me?
We will offer you job search with advice and guidance within you chosen occupational area and time off to attend any job interviews. Go to Top
What hours do I have to work in a placement?
On Foundation Learning (FL) you will work between 16 and 30 hours per week. Apprentices will work a minimum of 16 hours but normally 30-37 hours per week. Go to Top
How often will I come to the training centre?
It will depend on the qualification you are taking but as a minimum three days each month. Go to Top
When will I get paid?
Learners on Foundation learning will be paid. If you are in a paid training placement - as agreed with your employer. Go to Top
How do I collect my travel expenses?
By bringing your time sheet to the training centre signed and dated by you and your employer/placement supervisor. Go to Top
Will I have to do any exams?
Yes, how many will depend on the qualification you are taking. Go to Top
When can I start my programme?
You can start at anytime of the year, inductions are held monthly at both centres. Go to Top
What’s the point of doing a qualification?
All our qualifications are nationally recognised and show an employer you are competent in a job role, they can also be used to enter further and higher education. Qualified people earn more than those without qualifications. Go to Top
Do I get holidays, what will they be?
You will get holidays as outlined in your contract of employement - on Foundation Learning (FL) you will accrue 2 days holiday per month. Go to Top
Why do I have to do Functional / Key Skills?
Functional / Key Skills are part of the Apprenticeship Framework and they show that you are competent in Maths and English. Go to Top
When do I need to buy my hairdressing kit and uniform?
You need to obtain your kit and uniform by September or the month in which you start your placement. Go to Top
Who can I use as a model and do they have to pay
You can use anybody as a model, however when you are being assessed they have to be a paying model. Go to Top
