Overview
Hair and Beauty (Level 1)This course will equip you with the basic knowledge for working in the hair and beauty industry. During your first year you will learn a wide range of skills to give you an excellent starting point for your Level 2 course.
Studying the Level 1 Hair and Beauty Diploma will enable you to experience a variety of different treatments and services within hair and/or beauty. At the end of your first year of training, you will continue your training in either hairdressing, barbering or beauty therapy at Level 2.
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Need to know
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs grades 9-1.
What qualification will I gain?
City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Hair and Beauty.
How will I be assessed?
- Assignments – pass, merit or distinction
- Practical assessments
Course content
What will I study?
ALL
- Introduction to the hair & beauty sector
- Presenting a professional image
- Follow health & safety in the salon
- Working with others in the hair and beauty sector
- Create a hair & beauty image using colour
- Salon reception duties
Hair & Barbering Route
- Shampoo and condition hair
- Plaiting & twisting hair
- Styling women’s hair
- Styling men’s hair
- The art of colouring hair (Level 2 unit)
- The art of dressing hair (Level 2 unit)
Beauty Route
- Basic skin care
- Basic make-up application
- Basic manicure
- Basic pedicure
- Nail Art application (Level 2 unit)
The art of photographic make-up (Level 2 unit)
Next steps
Course progression:
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy or Level 2 Diploma in Men’s and Women’s Hairdressing, or Level 2 Diploma in Barbering.
Career progression:
Working in the hair and beauty industry.
Additional information
Equipment:
Uniform and kit required.
Trips
- Trip to Excel – Professional Beauty exhibition
- Trip to Salon International
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.
Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.
If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
Full-time Fee Flow ChartIf you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
Find out moreIf you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Greater Manchester
- Greater London
- Liverpool City Region
- Tees Valley
- West of England
- West Midlands
- Sheffield
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Barnsley and Doncaster
- West Yorkshire
Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it.
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
Additional formats
Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 to order your copy.
