Hairdressing SCQF Level 5
Honing creativity and excellence, Hairdressing SCQF Level 5 Modern Apprenticeship provides a mixture of both work-based and college-based learning. Whether a small independent business or a larger salon, this Modern Apprenticeship provides apprentices with the training required to succeed in a fast-paced salon, and the creative skills to develop their craft.
Course Content and Study Mode
Course Content and Study Mode
The Modern Apprenticeship is made up of three elements:
1. SVQ in Hairdressing at SCQF Level 5
2. Core Skills
3. Enhancements
SVQ
To achieve the SVQ, apprentices must complete 8 learning units:
Mandatory Units
- Style and Finish Hair
- Set and Dress Hair
- Cut Hair using Basic Techniques
- Colour and Lighten Hair
- Advise and Consult with Clients
- Shampoo, Condition and Treat the Hair and Scalp
- Develop and Maintain your Effectiveness at Work
Additional unit will be chosen by the candidate/employer.
Core Skills
Everyone needs Core Skills, no matter what job they undertake, and what sector they work in. Core Skills feature in various National Qualifications, and Scottish candidates have been issued with a Core Skills profile on their Scottish Qualifications Certificate since 2000.
All Core Skills must be separately certificated for Hairdressing SCQF Level 5.
Candidates who have already been certificated as achieving Core Skills at the required levels - either in the workplace or at school or college - do not need to repeat these Core Skills as part of the Modern Apprenticeship Framework.
Mandatory Enhancements
While there is no formal requirement for enhancement to the framework, employers may provide additional training linked to products and equipment used in the salon.
Study Mode
Work-based and college-based, with self-led learning via UHI Argyll’s online learning platform assessed by a designated assessor.
How long does it take to complete?
How long does it take to complete?
On average 2 years.
When can the Modern Apprenticeship start?
When can the Modern Apprenticeship start?
Flexible start date, any time of year.
Who is eligible to become a Modern Apprentice?
Who is eligible to become a Modern Apprentice?
No formal entry qualifications are required.
Candidates are usually already in the employment they wish to undertake the Modern Apprenticeship with.
How are Modern Apprenticeships funded?
How are Modern Apprenticeships funded?
Skills Development Scotland contribute towards the cost of the apprentice training under the Modern Apprenticeship programme. This is available for all young people aged between 16-19 for all frameworks. Funding may also be available for young people between the ages of 20-24 and 25+ depending on the frameworks and sectors.
Modern Apprentices are paid a wage directly by their employer whilst undertaking their qualification
Career Prospects
Career Prospects
After completing this apprenticeship, you could move onto jobs like:
- Junior Hairdresser
- Salon Receptionist
- Junior Stylist
Further study opportunities include:
Find out more
Email us at acapprenticeships@uhi.ac.uk