Level 1 Diploma Intro to the Hair and Beauty Sector

This course is for anyone wanting to develop basic skills in hairdressing or beauty therapy. After this course you could gain employment as a junior in a salon, progress onto level 2 hairdressing or Level 2 Beauty Therapy or Level 2 Make-up and Nails.

 A minimum of one GCSE at grade 4 or above, good communication skills and a passion for beauty therapy and hairdressing.

Studying hairdressing and beauty therapy can set you up for a career in a rewarding industry with potential for traditional salon work, emerging treatments and entrepreneurship. This course is aimed at those students with no prior salon experience. Our expert teachers will guide you through the requirements of this course and help you progress onto the Level 2 courses in our commercial salons.

You will work in the Training Academy and our commercial salon developing skills on peers and paying clients for the following units:

Health and Safety

Shampoo and Conditioning

Styling Women’s Hair

Styling Men’s Hair

Plaiting and Twisting Hair

Basic Make-up application

Providing Basic Manicure Treatment

Colour Hair using Temporary Colour

Create a Hair and Beauty Image

Salon Reception Duties

Working with Others in the Hair and Beauty Sector

 You will be required to engage in one week’s mandatory work placement to develop your employability skills.

 You will continue to develop your Maths and English skills and study GCSEs in Maths and English, if you have not already achieved a grade 4.

You will submit assignments, written exams and you will be observed demonstrating practical services in our commercial salon.

A kit and uniform will be required for this course.

You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Open Evenings, ring Admissions on 01743 342346 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.