Apprenticeships
Delivered by Introtrain, Beauty apprenticeships combine hands-on salon experience with structured, expert-led training, which allows learners to earn while they gain recognised qualifications and gives employers the opportunity to develop skilled, confident professionals from day one.
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What Is a Beauty Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a job with structured training built in. You’ll work for an employer while receiving regular off-the-job learning at college. It’s a great option if you want to earn as you learn and build industry experience from day one.
Key benefits:
- Paid employment while training.
- Level 2 or 3 Beauty Therapy qualifications, Level 3 Holistic qualifications, awarded by The Institute of Apprenticeships.
- Hands-on experience in a real salon or spa.
- One-day-a-week training in college.
- Dedicated support from your training consultant and employer mentor.
- Excellent employment prospects upon completion.
- Delivered by Introtrain & Forum Ltd.
For employers
Whether you run a beauty salon, spa, or clinic, apprenticeships are a cost-effective way to grow your team and develop new talent.
Benefits of hiring an apprentice:
- Shape skills to match your business needs.
- Reduce recruitment costs.
- Boost productivity and staff loyalty.
- Access government funding and potential grants.
How the UK Government apprenticeship scheme can support your business to grow:
- Shape skills to match your business needs.
- Reduce recruitment costs.
- Boost productivity and staff loyalty.
- Access government funding and potential grants.
Employer requirements:
- Provide a safe, supportive salon environment.
- Allow time for off-the-job training.
- Provide a mentor for your apprentice.
- Pay the apprentice’s salary (at or above the minimum apprentice wage).
Thinking about being an apprentice?
Apprenticeships are a great way for people of all ages to start a career in beauty. No previous experience is needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Applicants must be aged 16 or over and meet eligibility criteria.
Why choose an Apprenticeship?
- No Tuition Fees - your training is fully funded.
- Earn while you learn - receive a wage from your employer.
- Real work, real clients - build confidence and skills on the job.
- Recognised Ofqual qualifications - Institute of Apprenticeships qualification, setting you up for employment and career progression.
- Pathway to Employment - most apprentices are offered a job at the end of their programme.
How to get started
- Make an enquiry.
- Match with a participating employer, or bring your own.
- Signup with Introtrain & Forum Ltd.
- Start working, earning, and learning.

