Hairdressing or Barbering

Our Apprenticeship courses in Hairdressing or Barbering allow you to earn while you learn, gain recognised qualifications, and develop skills relevant to your employment.

An Apprenticeship is a high quality learning programme aimed at people from the age of 16. You will be employed in a salon and attend college, usually for one day a week.

During this time you will be trained and assessed in theory and practical skills.  However, the majority of your training will take place ‘on the job’ and you will be paid a proper wage. You will be assigned a specialist assessor to support your progress and assess your skills in your place of work.

A Hairdressing or Barbering Apprenticeship is designed around your salon tasks and duties. It focuses on helping you to develop the skills necessary to become a professional modern hair stylist or barber with a recognised City and Guilds qualification.

Our top quality training will give you valuable National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).  During your time with us, you will cover every aspect of hairdressing or barbering, including modern and traditional skills.

We offer both Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships, so you can choose the level of training which is appropriate to your skills and experience.

Depending upon the type of Apprenticeship, you will cover a wide selection of topics and skills which may include:

• Employment rights and responsibilities (ERR)
• Shampooing and conditioning
• Blow drying
• Cutting and styling hair
• Reception duties
• Promoting products and services
• Colouring and perming
• Health and Safety
• Client care and communication
• Working with long hair
• Cutting facial hair
• 2D and 3D hair patterns
• Face massage and shaving
• Basic barbering techniques

All Apprenticeships also include functional skills in English, Maths and ICT as part of their framework..

Examples of jobs held by Apprentices include: stylists, colour technicians, salon managers, photographic and session stylists, film, television and theatre work and working on cruise ships.

You'll study at our Deane Road campus in Bolton town centre, which is easily accessible from surrounding areas such as Manchester and Lancashire – so wherever your work is based you can still take advantage of studying in state-of-the-art facilities. 

The Apprenticeship courses at our purpose built Academy are designed to inspire and provide you with the perfect setting to develop your career in the hair industry.

Our highly trained and experienced tutors and qualified teachers include salon owners, Wella Colour Masters and authors of hairdressing books. They guide, teach and support you to gain the skills needed for your City and Guilds qualification.

You will receive top quality training in our superbly equipped training and commercial salons.  We are a Wella Professional Centre of Excellence – this accreditation is only awarded to institutions that have achieved the highest standards of training and which demonstrate excellent links with industry. In addition to this you can take advantage of our:

• Learning Resource Centres including an Apple Mac studio
• Laptop loan for students while in College
• Break away areas for private study
• Three eating and refreshment outlets

If you're interested in studying a Hairdressing or Barbering Apprenticeship, or would like more information, please call our Apprenticeship Team on 01204 482777 or email apprenticeships@boltoncc.ac.uk.