Level 1 Diploma Intro to the Hair and Beauty Sector

This course is for anyone wanting to develop basic skills in hairdressing or beauty therapy. After this course you could gain employment as a junior in a salon, progress onto level 2 hairdressing or Level 2 Beauty Therapy or Level 2 Make-up and Nails.

 A minimum of one GCSE at grade 4 or above, good communication skills and a passion for beauty therapy and hairdressing.

Studying hairdressing and beauty therapy can set you up for a career in a rewarding industry with potential for traditional salon work, emerging treatments and entrepreneurship. This course is aimed at those students with no prior salon experience. Our expert teachers will guide you through the requirements of this course and help you progress onto the Level 2 and 3 courses in our industry style facilities. Alternatively, this course can help you gain an apprenticeship within a hair salon or barbers.

You will work in the Training Academy developing skills on peers and paying clients for the following units

Health and Safety

Shampoo and Conditioning

Styling Women’s Hair

Styling Men’s Hair

Plaiting and Twisting Hair

Basic Make-up application

Providing Basic Manicure Treatment

Colour Hair using Temporary Colour

Create a Hair and Beauty Image

Salon Reception Duties

Working with Others in the Hair and Beauty Sector

 You will be required to engage in one week’s mandatory work placement to develop your employability skills.

 You will continue to develop your Maths and English skills and study GCSEs in Maths and English, if you have not already achieved a grade 4.

The work will be assessed continually through a variety of formative and summative practical observations on peers and clients with constructive feedback throughout the course allowing you to build confidence and skill.  You will also be required to build a portfolio of evidence to show competence. There is also assignment writing and online exams.

A kit and uniform will be required for this course.

Continual at home practice will be required. There are a wide range of roles within the industry. Upon the successful completion of this course, you will have the option to progress to the Level 2 Diploma in Men’s and Women’s Hairdressing, Level 2 Beauty Therapy or Level 2 Make-up and Nails.