1253 — Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors
Medium Skilled
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What this occupation covers
Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of hairdressing and nail salons, beauty treatment, pet grooming and similar establishments.
Typical duties
determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs
controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff
provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems
ensures clients’ records are maintained
undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy
checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met
demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products
ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained
Entry routes and qualifications
No formal qualifications are required for entry although entrants usually possess a BTEC/SQA award, an NVQ/SVQ in Hairdressing at level 3, an apprenticeship and/or relevant experience.
Sponsorship information
Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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