This apprenticeship is broken down into 2 parts. All apprentices will complete the mandatory core skills and knowledge for hairdressing and barbering (part 1) and will then choose the occupational option route for hairdressing or barbering (part 2).

Part 1 covers units of:

– Professionalism and values
– Behaviours and communication
– Safe working practices
– Consultation

Part 2 features a route for hairdressing or barbering:

The hairdressing pathway covers the units:

– Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
– Cut hair using a range of techniques 
– Style and finish hair using a range of techniques
– Colour and lighten hair using a range of techniques

You will then choose one of the optional units:

– Perming hair
– Hair relaxing treatments and techniques
– Hair extension services

The barbering pathway covers the units:

– Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
– Cutting hair using barbering techniques
– Style and finish men's hair
– Cut facial hair into shape
– Shaving services