FOR SALON OWNERS WHO EMPLOY
HAIRDRESSING APPRENTICES
Great apprentices dont develop by chance.
They develop with the right training and support.
You invest time, energy and money into your apprentices. Make sure that investment counts.
The Ultimate Apprentice System gives you a clear, practical framework to develop their skills, build confidence and create consistent progress throughout their apprenticeship.
Know what your apprentice needs to focus on next.
Turn everyday salon opportunities into meaningful training.
See their progress and help them take ownership of their learning.
Created by Cheryelle King
- 40+ years in hairdressing, 20+ years as a TAFE educator,
Former owner of two salons.
Physical books · Online Salon Owner Training Hub · Personalised Alignment Session
SOUND FAMILIAR?
You're responsible for training your apprentice. But who's supporting you?
You want your apprentice to succeed. But between clients, your team and running a business, finding the time - and knowing exactly what to teach - can feel like one more thing you're carrying alone.
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I'm not really sure what they're learning at their RTO right now.
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I don't know which skills to prioritise next on the floor.
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Training only happens when there's a gap in the appointment book.
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Everyone in the team teaches it a little differently.
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I honestly can't tell whether they're progressing.
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I wish they'd take more ownership of their own learning.
If you nodded at even one of these, you're not alone.
It's having a clear, practical way to make it happen consistently in your salon.
And that's exactly what the Ultimate Apprentice System helps you create.
WHY IT FEELS SO HARD
Your apprentice learns in two places. The struggle lives in the space between.
TAFE and RTOs deliver structured learning, practical skills development and formal assessment.
Your salon is where your apprentice builds experience through real clients, repetition, workplace expectations and everyday practice.
But when those two learning environments aren't connected, it can be difficult to know what to focus on, when to practise and how to support progress.
The Ultimate Apprentice System helps bridge that gap.
It works alongside your apprentice's individual training plan, helping you connect formal learning with practical workplace development.
It doesn't replace TAFE or the RTO. It helps you understand and organise your role in developing your apprentice.
When nobody connects the two, apprentices drift and owners end up carrying the load.
THE TRAINING GAP
AT TAFE /
THE RTO
Theory, the training plan and formal assessment
“What do I teach next - and when?”
IN YOUR SALON
Real clients, real pressure, real practice
The Ultimate Apprentice System bridges the gap
It works alongside your apprentice's training plan and formal learning - never instead of it. It doesn't assess competency or replace the RTO. It gives you a clear, practical way to support learning where it matters most: on your salon floor.
THERE IS A BETTER WAY
A clearer way to train, support and develop your apprentice.
The Ultimate Apprentice System is a practical training and development framework that helps you support your apprentice - step by step, alongside their individual training plan.
where they are
what's next
practice
accountability
progress
Less guesswork. More structure. Better-supported apprentices.
SEE HOW IT WORKS
What could this look like in your salon next week?
Let's say your second-year apprentice is working on their cutting skills. They're attending RTO, but you're not quite sure what to focus on during salon training.
Here's how the Ultimate Apprentice System helps:
1Find out where they're at.
Have a conversation about what they've been learning, what they're confident with and where they need more practice.
2Open the Apprentice Guidebook.
Use the relevant activities alongside their training plan to identify suitable practical skills to develop.
3Create a 30-day training plan.
Choose a focus, organise a model or practice opportunity and agree on what they're working towards.
4Encourage ownership.
Have your apprentice record their goals, wins and reflections in their Journal.
5Review their progress.
Use a short weekly check-in to recognise improvement, provide feedback and decide what's next.
That's training with direction.
Instead of wondering what you should be doing, you have a practical process to follow - with resources that help you put it into action.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
One connected system. Five ways to support your training.
Each part does a different job — together they give you, your team and your apprentice the same clear path to follow.
Each part does a different job - together they give you, your team and your apprentice the same clear path to follow.
The Ultimate Apprentice System
5 connected parts
01
Apprentice Guidebook
Know what skills to focus on and how to support practical learning.
Structured workplace learning activities connected to the hairdressing qualification help you identify relevant skills and organise meaningful practice alongside your apprentice's training plan.
Less wondering what to teach next.
02
Apprentice Journal
Help your apprentice take ownership of their development.
A dedicated space for setting goals, recording achievements, reflecting on learning and recognising progress.
Their development becomes something you work on together.
03
Empowered Employer
Build your confidence as the person guiding their development.
Explore communication, learning preferences, expectations, boundaries, leadership and creating a supportive training environment.
Because developing a great apprentice starts with a confident employer.
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Personalised Alignment Session
You don't have to figure everything out alone.
Work directly with Cheryelle to understand your starting point, identify training priorities and establish practical next steps for your salon.
Plus, receive a one-month follow-up check-in to review how you're progressing.
Personal guidance to help you turn resources into action.
05
Salon Owner Training Hub
Know where to start, what to use and how to keep going.
Your online home for step-by-step guidance, training templates, planning tools and the Empowered Employer program.
From creating a 30-day plan to running weekly check-ins and reviewing progress, everything is organised to help you use your System.
Practical tools, guidance and support in one place.
Everything works together - so nothing falls through the cracks.
HOW IT WORKS
You don't have to figure it all out alone
Here's exactly what happens after you say yes.
GET ACCESS
Receive your online resources and your physical books.
FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
Use Start Here in the Hub to see current needs and priorities.
GET ALIGNED
Your personalised session with Cheryelle sets clear next steps for you and your apprentice.
PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
Use the resources and tools to build consistent training in the salon.
REVIEW & GROW
Check progress, adjust as needed and keep moving forward.
INCLUDED: THE SALON Owner TRAINING HUB
Your training resources, organised in one place
No more hunting for the right sheet or wondering where to start. The Hub shows you what to use, and when, to keep training moving.
Getting-started checklist, five-step roadmap, training-plan review, current priorities.
30-day plans, session activity's, observation and feedback, timing and progress trackers, model planning, TAFE-to-salon connection sheets.
Weekly check-ins, communication and accountability tools, Empowered Employer program, alignment preparation.
The Salon Owner Training Hub | Powered by the Ultimate Apprentice System
WHAT CHANGES
Make the training you already do more effective
More clarity and consistency - without adding another complicated job to your day.
For you
Guessing what's next → Clear priorities
Training when there's time → Organised, regular training
Awkward feedback → Confident, constructive feedback
"Are they getting there?" → A practical way to review progress
For your apprentice
Unsure what to work on → Clear goals
Random practice → Meaningful, planned practice
Occasional feedback → Regular, useful feedback
Waiting to be told → Ownership of their development
A supported employer is better equipped to develop a confident apprentice.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Built for salon owners who care - and want a plan
This is for you if...
You have an apprentice - or you're about to take one on
You want structure, not another thing to work out alone
You'd like your whole team training the same way
Your apprentice is just starting, or already partway through
You value personal guidance from someone who's been in your shoes
It's probably not for you if...
You're looking for something to replace TAFE/RTO or formal assessment
You want someone else to do the training for you
You're not ready to make room for small, regular check-ins
MEET YOUR MENTOR
Hi, I'm Cheryelle. I've walked in every pair of shoes in this industry.
I opened my first salon at 21 and went on to own two salons.
With more than 40 years in hairdressing and over 20 years as a TAFE educator, I've experienced apprentice development from both sides ,the salon floor and the classroom.
I've seen talented apprentices struggle without clear direction, and dedicated salon owners feel unsure about how best to support their learning.
And I understand how challenging it can be to balance training with the everyday demands of running a salon.
That's why I created the Ultimate Apprentice System.
To give salon owners the structure, resources and guidance I wish I'd had when I was developing my own apprentices.
Because when employers feel confident and supported, they're better equipped to develop the next generation of hairdressers.
40+ years in hairdressing
20+ years TAFE educator
Former owner of two salons
Business and mindset coach
YOUR INVESTMENT
Ready for a clearer way to train your apprentice?
The Ultimate Apprentice System
$975
EVERYTHING INCLUDED
Apprentice Guidebook
Apprentice Journal
Empowered Employer book + online program
Salon Owner Training Hub access
Over 30 Plug and play templates
Personalised Alignment Session with Cheryelle
One-month follow-up check-in
Plus, personal support to help you get started.
During your Alignment Session, we'll look at your apprentice's starting point, identify your training priorities and establish a clear direction for putting your System into practice.
And one month later, we'll reconnect to review how things are going.
Not sure it's the right fit? Have questions? Book a chat
Additional apprentices need their own Guidebook and Journal.
QUESTIONS
Good questions, honest answers
Is this a replacement for TAFE/RTO?
No. It supports salon-based learning alongside the RTO's training and assessment. It helps you make the most of the time your apprentice spends with you.
Where do I start?
With the Hub's Start Here guidance and your personalised Alignment Session. You'll know your first steps before you begin.
My apprentice is already partway through. Is it still suitable?
Yes. Your starting point is tailored to their current stage and priorities.
I'm already flat out. Will this take a lot of time?
It's designed to fit around a working salon. The focus is on making the training you already do more organised, using short, regular check-ins rather than adding another complicated job.
What support do I receive?
The physical books, online resources in the Salon Training Hub, a personalised Alignment Session and a one-month follow-up check-in.
What if I have more than one apprentice?
Each additional apprentice needs their own Guidebook and Journal. Book a chat to confirm pricing for your salon.
Lets grow out next generation
You don't have to work it all out as you go.
You've made the commitment to develop an apprentice.
Now give yourself the structure, resources and support to make that training more purposeful.
Whether your apprentice is just starting or already partway through their qualification, the Ultimate Apprentice System helps you create a clearer way forward.
Less guesswork. More structure. A confident way to develop your apprentice.
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