Career courses Alternative Route
Not eligible for an Apprenticeship Programme?
Would you like a Fast Track route to Qualification?
The Academy schedules two fast-track intakes per year, and you can opt for SVQ Level 2, SVQ Level 3, or a combination of SVQ Levels 2 & 3 together.
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Getting Here
You’ll find the Academy at 64 Howard Street, behind the St Enoch Centre in Glasgow. The closest transport is St Enoch Subway station, but we’re also just 5-10 minutes’ walk from Glasgow Central and Queen Street overground train stations.
Funding
Professional courses
RRI is an approved Individual Learning Accounts (ILA) training provider, and ILA can provide you with up to £200 towards any of our professional courses. ILA is also available for Assessors working towards Continual Professional Development (CPD).
Modern Apprenticeships
Skills Development Scotland contributes towards the funding of modern apprentices. Employers are also required to make a contribution to the student’s training.
Career Courses - Alternative Route
Extended payment plans are available for certain long-term courses.
For more information about ILA and our MA programme, please visit www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.com
RRI is an approved Individual Learning Accounts (ILA) training provider, and ILA can provide you with up to £200 towards any of our professional courses. ILA is also available for Assessors working towards Continual Professional Development (CPD).
Modern Apprenticeships
Skills Development Scotland contributes towards the funding of modern apprentices. Employers are also required to make a contribution to the student’s training.
Career Courses - Alternative Route
Extended payment plans are available for certain long-term courses.
For more information about ILA and our MA programme, please visit www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.com
Interviews
For our SVQ courses, interviews are held once a month at the Academy. We’re looking for loads of enthusiasm and a genuine interest in modern hair trends.
Equipment
You won’t need equipment for your interview, but you will need to purchase certain items before your apprenticeship starts. Please note that this list is inclusive but not exhaustive:
Brushes
(Isinis, Denman, vent, paddle, roller, round (various sizes))
Combs
(detangling, cutting, barbering, tail/pintail)
Tools
(sectioning clips, scissors, thinning scissors, razor)
Equipment
(hairdryer, straighteners, clippers/neck trimmers)
Appropriate-sized equipment bag
Mannequin head
Theory books – SVQ Level 2 and/or 3, depending on your course
Brushes
(Isinis, Denman, vent, paddle, roller, round (various sizes))
Combs
(detangling, cutting, barbering, tail/pintail)
Tools
(sectioning clips, scissors, thinning scissors, razor)
Equipment
(hairdryer, straighteners, clippers/neck trimmers)
Appropriate-sized equipment bag
Mannequin head
Theory books – SVQ Level 2 and/or 3, depending on your course
Models
You may need to provide your own models for your weekly Academy training days - just check the course details. Best start asking some friends and family now!