HAIR & BEAUTY
Level 1

  • Duration - 1 year, full-time
  • Full or Part Time? - FT
  • Start Date - 01/09/2026
  • Course Discussion Required - Yes

Our level 1 course is a great introduction to the hairdressing and beauty therapy industries. Whilst also studying maths, English and developing your Employability skills, you will be getting fully prepared for studying either Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy at Level 2.

2 GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, maths and English at grade 1 or completion of Aspire course and maths and English at grade 1. You also require a successful interview and satisfactory reference.

Following successful completion of the course you may progress on to a level 2 course, Supported Internship programme, enter into Employment or an Apprenticeship.

There is no formal exam, you will build a portfolio of evidence.

Qualification: Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

Awarded by: VTCT

More about the course

You will study a combination of units to complete your Level 1 Diploma.

Service Industries unit examples:

• Hairdressing ( shampooing, blow drying, styling and hair ups)
• Beauty ( make up and nails)
• Customer service

Employability units:
• Developing Own Interpersonal skills
• Preparation for work
• Safeguarding
• Equality and diversity in the work place
• Healthy living
• Team work

• Maths and English

We offer specialist vocational qualifications and you would study only one of these during your time with us. You apply for one course per application but if you are undecided you can submit multiple applications for different courses. However, you would need to choose one subject before you enrol. .

How to apply