Training Academy - Tilehurst

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please call: 0118 984 2464

Your career in hairdressing with Forresters starts here!

If you’re passionate about a career in hairdressing, enthusiastic about learning and want to join a dynamic, innovative and friendly team, Forresters are waiting to hear from you!

Our top-notch Training Centre will equip you with the world-class cutting skills and styling techniques you need to cut it in the competitive world of hairdressing. Who knows? You could be the next celebrity snipper!

Here’s a brief overview of the accredited NVQ training you’ll receive with Forresters:

YEAR 1

Level 2 NVQ: comprises,
shampoo, blow dry,
classic cuts and hair-up
skills. Meet and greet
and consulatation skills.
Progress to second year.
 

YEAR 2

Level 3 NVQ introduction
comprising classic
colour techniques and
progression to advanced
colour and cutting.
Progress to third year.
 

YEAR 3

Advanced cutting, shows and
presentations. Develop your skills
to create your own style.
Photographic essentials.
Completes your NVQ Level 3
and makes you a graduate stylist
working in-salon for the group.

Our trainees love what they do!
Just read what they say about us:

“I started my training
at Forresters three
years ago and I’ve
loved every minute of it!”

“Everyone is so nice and
really helpful”

“I really love the colouring
and technical side of
the work”

“Working for Forresters
has boosted my confidence
a lot, I feel great”

“The tutors are great and
they’re all professional
working hairdressers.”

Choose Forresters for your career
in hairdressing because:

  • We are an award winning progressive company with eight busy salons across Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
  • We’ve been in the business for 40 years so we know our onions!
  • Forresters training schemes are inspected by Ofsted.
  • You will be tutored by some of the best professionals and rising stars in the industry.
  • Our trainees and stylists have been selected for advanced training schemes such as TIGI Inspirational Youth and have an impressive track record of competition wins.

Case Study - Rory Gamble

Joined: June 2006
Training: NVQ Level 3
Graduated: June 2009
Achievements:

  - Young Artistic Team 2010/2011

  - Schwarzkopf Colour award 2011

  - TIGI Inspirational Youth 2011

Rory Gamble

Rory says...

“Training with Forresters has given me a fantastic footing in the hairdressing industry. Forresters are an incredible company to work for. There’s a strong family culture which supports and helps you push yourself to the max to achieve your goals”

Tell me more about training with Forresters:

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