Level 1

Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector (Hair Pathway) Level 1 Certificate

Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Southend Campus
Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 09/09/2024
Southend Campus

Overview

This course is ideal if you are just starting out in hair and beauty and want a basic understanding of the industry in order to succeed in a job in the hair and beauty area or move on to further study

Entry Requirements

  • An Entry 3 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 2/E in MATHS or ENGLISH

  • Successful attendance at interview event

  • Successful attendance at transition event

  • You will be required to purchase salon wear, equipment kit, textbooks and consumables at enrolment

Course Structure

  • Introduction to hair and beauty sector
  • Presenting a professional image in a salon
  • The art of photographic make-up
  • Providing basic manicure treatments
  • Providing basic pedicure treatments
  • Nail art application
  • Skincare
  • Basic make-up application
  • Themed face painting
  • Create a hair and beauty image
  • Salon reception duties
  • Follow health and safety in the salon
  • Working with others in the hair and beauty salon
  • Maths and English

Assessment & Feedback

  • Practical and written assignments
  • One external multiple choice exam paper
  • Oral questions
  • Portfolio of evidence

Course Cost

School Leavers, full_time:

FREE to UK under 19s not in employment

What Next...

  • Beauty Specialist Techniques Level 2 Diploma
  • Hair and Media Make-up Level 2 Diploma