Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Level 2 apprentice, hair extension senior technician. I’m almost finished with my level 2 qualification in hairdressing which has been put back due to covid-19. I work in an exclusive hair specialist salon where I am stylist and senior extension technician.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Time management, cutting, colour application and theory, salon experience

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I love learning new techniques and applying them practically. Since being on my qualification, my educator has opened up many doors for me and helped me secure a job as a hair extension technician my

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very, although I think should be a wage increase for the over 25s as there’s more lifestyle commitments to take into consideration

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer supports me through everything and is interested in where I am with my learning and is always pushing me to be the best I can be

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • My trainer has been there for me every step of the way, always answering any queries I may have or adapting to my needs

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My trainer always helps me in any way she can and is always providing me with a confidence boost when I’m struggling

    10/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • We do a lot of media promotion and will be featured in a few media publications later in the year

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Saks Hair & Beauty to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They’re a great set of educators who always put the needs of their students first


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Saks Hair & Beauty?
  • Ask loads of questions, watch and learn as much as you can, practice in your own time and never give up


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Harrogate

August 2021


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