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Level 1 Diploma in Hair & Beauty Skills (Hair & Beauty or Barbering Pathways)

Course Code

Hair & Beauty Skills

Course Type

School Leaver Course

Course Duration

September - February

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

1 September, 2025

This is the perfect introductory course for anyone interested in starting a career in the Hair and Beauty industry. Aimed at school leavers, the course offers a strong foundation in both practical skills and industry knowledge.

Choose Your Pathway
At enrolment, learners will choose one of two pathways:

Hairdressing
Beauty Therapy

Hands-On Learning Experience
You’ll develop essential practical and employability skills through real-world experience in our professional training environment — the Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon.

Progression Opportunities
The course runs until February, after which learners can progress to a Level 2 Certificate. You’ll continue your training on one of two specialist pathways:

Level 2 Hairdressing (Cutting)
Level 2 Beauty (Cosmetic Make-Up)

This course is an excellent first step into the exciting world of hair and beauty.

GCSE Grade 2 or below in English and Maths, ESOL or Functional Skills Entry Level 3.

Each course has 1 mandatory unit and 5 selected optional units.

Mandatory units:

Hairdressing pathway

Follow Health and Safety

Shampoo and Condition

Blow drying Hair

Plaiting Hair

Colour hair using temporary colour

Beauty pathway

Follow Health and Safety

Skin care

Hand care

Make- up

Nail Art

Costs:

This course is fully funded for students aged 16–18.
Adults who don’t already have a Level 3 qualification or who receive certain benefits may also be eligible for funding.
Students will need to purchase a kit, but bursary support may be available if you’re eligible.
A uniform will be provided by the department, you’ll just need to buy appropriate footwear.

Train in Real Salons with Real Clients

Learn in our state-of-the-art professional salons for hair, beauty, barbering, and nails
Get hands-on experience working with real clients in our Bliss Hair & Beauty Salons
All training is closely supervised by our experienced and dedicated staff

· AHT/ World skills competitions

· P Louise Make up academy

· Harry Potter World workshop visit

· Professional beauty Seminar London

· Champneys Springs Spa

You’ll be assessed through a mix of practical and written tasks, including:

Ongoing (formative) and final (summative) practical observations
Written coursework and assignments

To help you succeed, you’ll also take part in practical demonstrations and knowledge sessions to prepare for your assessments.

What’s Next?
After completing the Level 1 Certificate, students can move on to a Bridging Course from February to June, choosing one of two pathways:

Level 2 Certificate in Cutting
Level 2 Certificate in Cosmetic Make-Up

Following the bridging course, learners can progress to a full Level 2 qualification in one of the following areas:

Level 2 Diploma in Beauty
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
Level 2 Diploma in Nails
Level 2 Diploma in Barbering

This course can also lead to a related apprenticeship, giving students a head start in their career.

Course Details

Qualification

Level 1

Exam Board

VTCT

Study Mode

Full Time

Department

Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

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