Since the introduction of the Hair Professional Standard Apprenticeships, Apprentices are taught the theory of cutting, colouring and styling of all hair types/classifications as part of the course.
Apprentices also need to demonstrate that they have worked on a variety of hair classifications to pass their course (with extremely curly hair being type 4).
However, because of the demographics of the UK (with only 4.5% of the population being black British or dual heritage) we cannot enforce that apprentices MUST have cut and styled extremely curly type 4 hair as part of their course because it would significantly disadvantage many apprentices (particularly those living outside of the UK’s major cities) and mean that many would be unable to complete their qualifications.
The way this new standard has been written is to ensure that all learners have a fair and accessible chance of completing they're qualifications according to the demographics of their working area.