Apprentice hairdresser Review

by Paragon Skills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role in the salon involves greeting customers, making teas/coffees. Answering the phone and making appointments. Looking after customers and their welfare, as well as assisting stylists in shampooing their customers and preparation for the service

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learned many skills in the aspect of hairdressing. I have also improved my customer service skills since starting my apprenticeship

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the program a lot, I have met many new people and am training to do something that I love and have wanted to do for years. I have been given a wonderful opportunity and the support from my tutor has been amazing

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It has been very well structures as the learning plan is mapped out bit by bit and we don't move on to the next section until I feel confident with what we are currently learning

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a lot of support from my employer as I am always encouraged by them and I am always praised when I do good work. I am also given advice so that next time I can improve my skills

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I receive a tonne of support from my tutor as she always makes sure I am confident in when it comes to my work and I alwaus feel encouraged to continue and try my best from my tutor!! :)

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

After gaining new knowledge on a subject provided by my training provider, i am always eager to try it out in practice

9/10

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.)

There are occasional competitions that run, I'd like there to be more though

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Paragon Skills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A lot of support is given

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Paragon Skills?

Choose something you really want to do