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Apprentice hairdresser Review

at Paragon Skills

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Southampton

Review Submitted: June 2020

Overall Rating

4.5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
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

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned many skills in the aspect of hairdressing. I have also improved my customer service skills since starting my apprenticeship

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
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
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
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
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
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!! :)
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
After gaining new knowledge on a subject provided by my training provider, i am always eager to try it out in practice
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are occasional competitions that run, I'd like there to be more though

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Paragon Skills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A lot of support is given
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Paragon Skills?
Choose something you really want to do
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