About the course

The Level 1 Diploma in Hair and Beauty is designed to build on your interest and passion for the hair and beauty industry, covering a wide range of skills from styling, plaiting and twisting to make-up or nail art.

This qualification is designed for those who wish to prepare for further learning or training in the hair and beauty sector. It will also enable you to perform your own basic services and to assist others in the salon.

Entry requirements

Minimum of a grade 1 in 4 GCSE's including English

How much does it cost?

Kit, uniform, shoes, A4 lever arch files, pens, textbook. Approx cost £150 

(Bursary is available)

Who is it suitable for?

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in both hair and/or beauty and will provide you with the foundation for further learning.

Why study?

To gain skills in the hair and beauty industry

To be able to progress onto a working qualification

To develop presentation skills

To develop professional communication skills

Core modules

• introduction to the hair and beauty sector 
• Presenting a professional imagine in the salon 
• Follow health and safety in the salon
• Working with others

Optional modules

Optional Units- depending on what path you choose (3 paths)

Hair/Barbering

Shampoo and conditioning
Style hair using barbering techniques
Style hair using hairdressing techniques
Plaiting and twisting hair
Colour hair using temporary colour
Head massage
The art of dressing hair

Beauty

Skin care
Basic make-up application
Providing basic manicure treatment
Providing basic pedicure treatment
Nail art application
Themed face painting
The art of photographic make-up

Hair and Beauty

Shampoo and conditioning
Style hair using hairdressing techniques
Plaiting and twisting hair
Colour hair using temporary colour
Skin care
Basic make-up application
Providing basic manicure treatment
Providing basic pedicure treatment

How will I be assessed?

You will have a mixture of practical sessions in the salon and classroom-based lessons teaching underpinning knowledge. You will be expected to complete beauty services on paying clients in the commercial salon.

It is expected that you may need to bring in your own clients for practical assessments. Practical sessions will be done in both hair and beauty. 

You will be assessed through:

• Online exams
• Practical observations
• Assignments

Where will this course take me?

• Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing
• Beauty Therapy Level 2 Diploma
• LED Gel Polish Level 2 Award
• Barbering Level 2

Will I have to provide anything?

You will need to buy personal stationery plus kit, uniform and online learning resource. Cost to be confirmed.