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What is an Apprenticeship? |
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An Apprenticeship is an all-round qualification that lasts for life. The qualification consists of any NVQ in Hairdressing and key skills. If you have an Apprenticeship, your employer can be confident that you are working to the required national standards. |
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What is an NVQ? |
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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. |
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Do you have to be employed to train with The Academy? |
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Level 2 – YES, we can supply you with a list of salons which we currently work with, who you can approach about vacancies. You can also try the Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service (apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice.lsc.gov.uk). Once you have found employment we will need all employers details in order to arrange your training.
Level 3 - you can be either employed or self employed. |
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How long does it take? |
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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 you your salon, learning the trade from your employer and attending our training centre once a week. |
