On entry to JGW+, all learners complete a Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) initial assessment during induction to identify their current literacy, numeracy and digital literacy levels, helping plan appropriate support and progression from the start.

The delivery of Essential Skills is responsive to individual learner needs and takes account of any prior achievement or Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). Literacy, numeracy and digital skills development is embedded within the engagement and advancement pathway and all JGW+ centres also provide access to a specialised Essential Skills provision. Delivery schedules vary between centres, each location offers opportunities for learners to develop and achieve qualifications in Communication, Application of Number and Digital Literacy, from Entry Level 1 through to Level 2.

A career in the Hairdressing and Barbering sector is really rewarding. It feels so good to be able to use your creative flair to make clients feel happy and confident every day. Our Jobs Growth Wales+ programme provides the essential hands-on experience that’s needed to master hairdressing skills and barbering techniques.

Our Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing will enable learners to launch and develop their careers as hairdressers, barbers, wigmakers, and salon managers.

Our Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing enables learners to launch and develop their careers as hairdressers, barbers, wigmakers and salon managers.

Our Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Barbering Apprenticeship provides learners with a range of skills needed to succeed in the barbering sector, including both traditional barbering skills, as well as new specialist techniques.