Explore Your Creative Side in Hair & Beauty

This Level 1 course is the perfect starting point if you're interested in the Hair and Beauty industry. This course offers a Beauty therapy route and the year is designed to help you discover your passion while developing real industry skills in a fun, creative, and supportive environment.

This hands-on course gives you a taste of beauty therapy. You’ll work on real techniques and gain confidence across a variety of treatments.

Beauty therapy route topics include:

· Working in the Beauty Industry

· Presenting a Professional Image

· Follow Health and Safety

· Working with Others

How You’ll Learn

Our expert tutors will support you through a mix of:

· Practical workshops

· Assignments and projects

· Theory classes

· Real salon experience with paying clients

You’ll also take part in competitions, and attend seminars to grow your professional knowledge and creativity.

Please see here for our Standard Entry Qualifications. Please note some of our technical qualifications have different requirements, please contact admissions for further information.

Entry Requirements

· A minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 1

· A genuine passion for hair, beauty, or makeup

· Good communication and people skills

· Dexterity, stamina, and creativity

· Reliability, punctuality, and teamwork

You will have an interview with one of our friendly tutors to discuss your goals and enthusiasm for the course. You will also be expected to complete some self-study and revision at home to support your in-class learning.

Before starting the course, you’ll need to purchase a salon uniform and a basic kit. If you need help with costs, financial support may be available.

To complete the course, you’ll be assessed through:

· Practical salon assessments

· Assignments & projects

· Written tasks and exams

After successfully completing this course, you can progress to:

· Level 1 Hairdressing and Barbering

· Level 2 Beauty Therapy

Why Choose This Course?

· Learn in state-of-the-art facilities

· Get hands-on experience with real clients

· Work with experienced professionals

· Get ready to move confidently into your next step in the industry