Hairdresser Review
at Saks Hair & Beauty
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Thornaby, UK
Review Submitted: August 2021
Overall Rating
2.9 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
I am an apprentice at Saks Education doing level 2 hairdressing. I attend college once every fortnight. I would prefer training at my salon more than the academy.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do enjoy my programme as I am always keen to learn more. I enjoy doing something new every so often.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have learnt a lot of new skills as I have never done hairdressing before so most of the time it is new knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
My programme is organised at times. I am not guaranteed a mode when I visit the academy but it is good when I do have one as I can have my own time to my own client. It is quite a delayed start when you first get signed up as it gets delayed and put off for example if you’re in a busy salon then that is the priority. So i wouldn’t say it is that organised in the signing up part. Also it takes ages to receive your starter kit with all your equipment in.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I feel like I get the support I need when asked for it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I receive some support for my training, also it is when asked. I ask for help and they give me it. I am quite independent and try and do the things that need singing off and then go from there by asking them to assess me on it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel like my training provider was great during lockdown as we had weekly zoom calls and these were not missed. I felt like I had a lot of support during lockdown as work was kept on top of and I was learning quite a lot of theory work. I also learnt new things in practical.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Not that I am aware of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Saks Hair & Beauty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a really good provider to be in.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Saks Hair & Beauty?
To be independent and ask for help when you need it to stay up to date with work.
