Is it worth getting the NVQ or house trained?? Help!!

[oxslcxo]

Hi there,

I've just started an apprenticeship in a small hair salon in my area (3rd week in) and have recently had my interview for college. And was told that I will be attending college once a week if i accept. But wondering if it's worth it? as my boss has been encouraging me to go the day i have off as "they are paying me to be trained their way". - which i think is a bit naughty as the college have said they prefer me to go on a day i would be working at the salon. (appreticeship should last 2 years)

However i guess my main concerns are.. What are the main benefits of having the NVQ and not having the NVQ?? - What do salon owners look for when advertising for hairdressers? - do they see what they can do or look at NVQs?

Is it true that people look for at least 2 years floor experience??

These may seem silly questions but would really appreciate any advice as i'm feeling a bit confused!!

Thank you !! xxx

 

[Perry_Althair]

Hi there,

I've just started an apprenticeship in a small hair salon in my area (3rd week in) and have recently had my interview for college. And was told that I will be attending college once a week if i accept. But wondering if it's worth it? as my boss has been encouraging me to go the day i have off as "they are paying me to be trained their way". - which i think is a bit naughty as the college have said they prefer me to go on a day i would be working at the salon. (appreticeship should last 2 years)

However i guess my main concerns are.. What are the main benefits of having the NVQ and not having the NVQ?? - What do salon owners look for when advertising for hairdressers? - do they see what they can do or look at NVQs?

Is it true that people look for at least 2 years floor experience??

These may seem silly questions but would really appreciate any advice as i'm feeling a bit confused!!

Thank you !! xxx

Hey

you will need a qualification behind you...without one you would stand no chance getting a job in another salon after leaving yours....

If you are going to college as part of your apprenticeship then what the salon have said is a bit naughty i'd say...

If you go to college on a day you normally have off then you'd get a day off that you'd normally work so it shouldn't matter what day you'd go on, you should have 2 days off a week...you shouldn't work more than 40 hours a week and that includes college...well that depends how old you are if you don't mind me asking?

x

 

[oxslcxo]

Hey! thanks for your reply

Yeah I thought it was a bit naughty, the ladies at college were really lovely and said that they will support me and talk to my boss as they have dealt with him in the past .

What you have said sounds about right - 2 days off, 40 hours a week etc. - thats how its meant to be! I don't want to miss out on my NVQ really!

i'm 17, so does that still apply?? xx

 

[Perry_Althair]

Hey! thanks for your reply

Yeah I thought it was a bit naughty, the ladies at college were really lovely and said that they will support me and talk to my boss as they have dealt with him in the past .

What you have said sounds about right - 2 days off, 40 hours a week etc. - thats how its meant to be! I don't want to miss out on my NVQ really!

i'm 17, so does that still apply?? xx

Yep 17 still applies

Where you working? i'm only down the road in new milton lol

x

 

[Lauraaaah]

u also need qualifications to get insured when your working as a hairdresser so i agree without them your less likely to get a job elswhere when your trained ....ive found employers are normally more interested in floor experience too x