How do I get a hairdressing apprenticeship in Northern Ireland?

You need an employer willing to take you on. Register your interest with Rutledge and your local branch will talk you through the Hairdressing framework, entry requirements and current employer vacancies.

What level is a hairdressing apprenticeship?

We deliver this at Level 2 and Level 3 under ApprenticeshipsNI.

Yes. You are employed and paid by your employer throughout, and the training itself is government funded through ApprenticeshipsNI.

How old do I need to be?

ApprenticeshipsNI is open from age 16. Funding rules differ for those aged 25 and over, so check with your local branch.

ApprenticeshipsNI · Level 2 and Level 3

Hairdressing apprenticeships in Northern Ireland.

Train in a working salon and qualify as a hairdresser at Level 2, then progress to Level 3 for advanced cutting and colour.

Government-funded provision

Rutledge delivers Apprenticeships NI under contract with the Department for the Economy. There is no fee to the apprentice, training is fully funded by DfE.

What you learn.

Shampooing, conditioning and scalp care
Cutting, styling and blow-dry techniques
Colouring, lightening and colour correction
Client consultation and salon retail

Where it leads.

Salon stylist
Colour technician
Senior stylist

Frameworks: Hairdressing.

Hairdressing apprenticeships near you.

Delivered from our branches across Northern Ireland.

Common questions.

How do I get a hairdressing apprenticeship in Northern Ireland?: You need an employer willing to take you on. Register your interest with Rutledge and your local branch will talk you through the Hairdressing framework, entry requirements and current employer vacancies.
What level is a hairdressing apprenticeship?: We deliver this at Level 2 and Level 3 under ApprenticeshipsNI.
Do I get paid?: Yes. You are employed and paid by your employer throughout, and the training itself is government funded through ApprenticeshipsNI.
How old do I need to be?: ApprenticeshipsNI is open from age 16. Funding rules differ for those aged 25 and over, so check with your local branch.

Related routes into hairdressing.

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