Level 1

Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Level 1 Certificate

Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
10 WEEKS ADULT PART TIME DAY 04/09/2024
Southend Campus, Thurrock Campus
Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
10 WEEKS ADULT PART TIME DAY 04/09/2024
Southend Campus, Thurrock Campus

Overview

Aimed at EU and overseas citizens living in the UK whose first language is not English, this course will help you to start your career in the hair and beauty industry.

The hair and beauty industry offers many exciting career opportunities and South Essex College is the perfect place to start your training. 

This course will suit you if you have a passion and drive to become an experienced hairdresser and/or beauty therapist. This course is directed to those You will gain a formal qualification and increase your skills so that you can progress onto our level 2 courses which meet the industry’s needs. This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need and provide you with an industry-standard qualification.

Entry Requirements

  • Successful attendance at interview event
  • You will be required to purchase salon uniform

Course Structure

Units may include:

  • Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
  • Presenting a professional image in a salon
  • Styling women’s hair
  • Plaiting and twisting hair
  • Basic make-up application
  • Nail art
  • Basic manicure treatments
  • Basic pedicure treatments
  • Colour hair using temporary colour
  • Create a hair and beauty image
  • Follow health and safety in the salon
  • Reception duties
  • Working with others in the hair and beauty sector 

Assessment & Feedback

  • Practical assessment
  • Assignments
  • Performance
  • Oral questioning
  • Short answer questions
     

Course Cost

Adult, part_time_day:

This course is funded by the Adult Education Budget and should be free if you meet the required criteria.

What Next...

Progress onto level 2 Hairdressing or Beauty