Hairdressing Apprenticeship open for expressions of interest
The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship is now open for expressions of interest from employers.
Any employer considering taking on an apprentice in 2021 can register their interest now. Places are allocated on a first come basis.
The National Hairdressing Apprenticeship will be a minimum of three years in duration, and intends to provide the industry with some stimulus in recruiting new apprentices to a career in hairdressing, with a nationally-recognised qualification.
The apprenticeship, validated by QQI in September 2020, is aimed at school leavers who have completed their Leaving Certificate, early school leavers who have at least two years full-time experience in a salon, or mature applicants who wish to pursue a career in hairdressing or change their profession.
The training will take place on a day-release basis for students, placing them in the salon environment for a further four days under the guidance of a salon mentor.
An employer who wishes to register an apprentice must first be approved by Solas, the Further Education and Training Authority, but they begin this process by registering an expression of interest on the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship website.
From there they will be contacted by the local ETB provider to take them through the registration process. Apprentices must secure employment with a Solas-approved employer and meet the programme entry requirements. The employer can then start the apprentice registration process with Solas. There is also an Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme for employers of apprentices.
