FAQs
What is an Apprenticeship?
An Apprenticeship is an all-round qualification that lasts for life. The qualification consists of an NVQ in Hairdressing, key skills and (for Advanced Apprentices) a diploma in Hairdressing. If you have an Apprenticeship, your employer can be confident that you are working to the required national standards.
What is an NVQ?
NVQ stands for National Vocational Qualification. As the name suggests, it is based on how you do your job. The qualification is divided into units, each one being a specific area of your job-role. Once your assessor judges you to be competent in each area the unit is completed. When you have completed all the units you will have achieved your NVQ.
What are key skills?
Key skills are the skills we all need at home and in our jobs, regardless of the occupational sector. For the Hairdressing Apprenticeship, you are required to complete key skills in Application of Number and Communication. Each key skill consists of portfolio work and an exam. Most of the evidence required for your key skills can be taken from the work you already have in your NVQ portfolio, so think of them as a bonus qualification. On completion, you will be awarded a City and Guilds certificate, yet another reason why they’re a good idea.
Will I have to sit the exams?
Not necessarily; if your GCSEs are less than 3 years old we can use the results to cover the exam part of your key skills. GCSE grade C and above exempts you from the level 2 exam and GCSE grade G and above exempts you from the level 1 exam. Make sure you show us a copy of your certificates!
How long does it take?
That depends on you. The more you put into it, the quicker you’ll finish. The average learner takes between 18 months and 2 years to complete a full framework. During this time you will be working in your salon, learning the trade from your employer and assessors and attending our training centre once a fortnight for your theory training.
If you are still interested in taking us up on this exciting and fulfilling offer either fill in the application form [click here] or telephone E.A.S.I Head Office on 01376 552055.
