Inspiration Professional - Hair & Beauty Apprenticeships 2.05

Apprenticeships we offer:

Beauty Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
Based at Penwith Campus and Truro Campus

Beauty Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Based at Penwith Campus and Truro Campus

Hairdressing Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
Based at Haven House, Truro, Penwith Campus and Truro Campus

Hairdressing Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Based at Haven House, Truro, Penwith Campus and Truro Campus

Nail Services Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
Based at Truro Campus

Nail Services Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Based at Truro Campus



Want to be an Apprentice?

Getting paid while you learn might sound too good to be true, but as an Apprentice you really do get the best of both worlds. So if you are keen to enter the world of work, but don’t want to stop studying then an Apprenticeship could be the answer. Truro and Penwith College can help you find an Apprenticeship in Cornwall.

What is an Apprenticeship?

As an Apprentice you will be working for a local business in Cornwall, earning a real wage, gaining practical skills and completing nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships typically take 1 year to complete and you will be paid at least £98.80 per week (based on 38 hours per week).

Why do an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are an excellent way of gaining:
Nationally recognised qualifications
Workplace Experience
Practical Skills and Knowledge
A Real Wage (min of £98.80 per week – based on 38 hour week)

What’s involved?

Generally, as part of your Apprenticeship you will achieve the following qualifications:
An appropriate competence based qualification such as a Certificate or Diploma (previously NVQs) at either Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4
Key/Transferable/Functional Skills qualifications, e.g. working in teams, problem-solving, communication and using new technology
A knowledge based qualification relevant to the specific Apprenticeship
Other qualifications or requirements as specified by the particular occupation.
Employment rights and responsibilities (ERR)

Entry Requirements

Think Apprenticeships are only for young people? Think again! Apprenticeships at Truro and Penwith College are available to anyone over the age 16 living in Cornwall. There are no formal requirements as Apprenticeships are not just based on previous academic achievement. However, you will need to be committed, motivated, enthusiastic and reliable. Applicants will typically be interviewed prior to starting on an Apprenticeship programme.

Business Benefits

Training your staff through the Apprenticeship programme will help increase productivity, improve skills, raise customer service levels, improve morale and boost profits. Having staff trained in the skills necessary to work in the male grooming industry will make sure your customers are happy and keep returning to your business.

Individual Benefits

Completing an Apprenticeship is a great way to gain practical work experience, develop your skills and knowledge, achieve nationally recognised qualifications and earn a real wage. The Barbering Apprenticeship provides you with the necessary skills to work confidently and competently in the male grooming industry.

Delivery Method

Apprenticeships are achieved through a blended learning approach, incorporating taught sessions, workplace learning and assessments and online learning. One-to-one support, tuition and advice are available from our team of experienced and qualified tutors, assessors and advisers.

Time Commitment

You will need to attend College for one day per week over a year. You will also need to attend a one day induction, and taught sessions for Functional Skills (if applicable). Plus regular workplace visits plus online learning and self directed study.

Assessment

This Apprenticeship is achieved by attending taught sessions, completing a work-based portfolio and doing timed and work-based assessments. Assessment of barbering skills is based on practical competence. You must be able to demonstrate consistent performance of a commercially acceptable standard of work, combined with written competence in the subject studied.

Costs

The majority of the training costs delivered by the College for Apprenticeships is funded. There is a required employer contribution towards this as follows:

Apprentices aged 16 – 18 = Free
Apprentices aged 19 – 23 = Employer contribution of £500
Apprentices aged 24 + and High Apprenticeships = Price on application
Employers must pay Apprentices a wage (minimum of £2.68 per hour). Apprenticeships at Truro and Penwith College are only available to businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Why Choose Truro & Penwith College Business Centre?

One of the top ten Colleges in the UK
Awarded the Training Quality Standard for providing outstanding training and development for employers
Designated Outstanding status by Ofsted (2008)
How does our training benefit your business?

Our training improved the profits of 35% of the businesses we work with
68% of businesses became more efficient after training with us
Training helped 84% of businesses we work with improve staff performance
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Truro and Penwith College offers free impartial advice and guidance on all courses. For further information please contact:

Truro and Penwith College Business Centre

Telephone: 01872 242711
Email: businesscentre@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Our postal address is:

Truro College Business Centre
Palace Building
Quay Street
Truro
TR1 2HE

Truro College Business Centre is open from Monday – Friday 08.30 – 17.00