Hairdressing Level 1

Course Overview

As well as achieving a nationally recognised qualification in hairdressing you will also develop skills and achieve qualifications in English and Maths. This will help to build your confidence and develop your communication skills, whilst providing you with the opportunity to experience the industry in preparation for progressing on to a level 2 programme or apprenticeship in hairdressing.

Training will take place in our well equipped, modern salons, with instruction from our team of highly skilled, qualified and supportive tutors.

You will be taught through a combination of classroom and salon activities and will complete written and practical work. You will learn practical skills by working on your head blocks, before moving on to work on paying clients in our real life working salon.

You will be required to purchase a kit and uniform, details of which will be provided at interview.

Level: Level 1
Duration: 1 year full-time
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Course Fees: Click here for fee information
Aged 19 and over? Click here to find out about our financial support available

Units and Structure

You will cover the following units:

Shampooing and Conditioning
Hair Services and Maintaining Work Areas
Blow Drying
Hair Colouring Services
Health and Safety
Effective Working Relationships
Salon Reception Duties
Interpersonal Skills.
You will also continue to develop your Maths and English skills by working towards GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above, if you have not already achieved this at school

Entry Requirements

You'll need to have:

There are no formal qualification requirements
All applicants must complete an initial assessment in Maths and English, achieve Entry 3 or above in English and attend an interview
Strong interest in hairdressing
Smart appearance.

For equivalent qualifications see our Entry Requirements Explained page.

Tutors and Student Support

Sarah Palma

Student Support and Facilities

As a student, you’ll have access to a wide range of facilities, services and support, including:

Step outside the classroom and access our state of the art facilities as well as 3 huge Learning Resource Centres with thousands of resources to use
With hands-on experience you’ll be prepared for employment with a competitive edge.
A dedicated impartial careers advice team to help you on your future path
Our wide range of courses means that we can offer the right paths to get you where you need to be
Our Hub campus is right in the heart of the town centre meaning you can find your way to us easily
Outstanding student support throughout your studies with us.

Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

We're proud to be able to offer Dual Career Accreditation via the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme. This is a Sport England funded partnership between athletes, education institutions, and national governing bodies of sport.

The Scheme helps athletes in education – aged 16-plus – to get the very best from their sporting and academic careers without having to choose between the two.

Click here to find out more about TASS

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Name: Student Services
Telephone: 0800 358 7575
Email: Contact online

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