Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

You will learn in a professional salon workspace with our curriculum meeting the needs of the modern salon environment. Working with highly qualified and experienced staff, our programmes have been carefully designed to inspire, motivate, and ensure those in the Hull area can be the very best they can be in the Hair & Beauty sector. We provide high quality, inspirational, safe education and training that meets the ambitions of individuals, businesses, and communities.

Learners on our programmes will gain worldwide recognised qualifications from VTCT in Hairdressing, or Beauty Therapy, and will also undertake English, and Maths if required.

Learners will also gain real life, salon environment work experience in our own award winning salons across the duration of their programmes.

Learners will participate in wider learning, competitions, developing today’s younger generation in the industry not only as stylists/therapists, but as people gaining confidence, resilience and life skills.

VTCT Level 1 Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

This qualification includes a range of Hair and Beauty treatments, and includes plenty of practical work.

This is a great well rounded qualification, that gives lots of under-pinning knowledge of the industry, and also plenty of practical skills for working with clients. You will also complete work experience within our salons so you gain hands on experience offering treatments.

You would cover the likes of Shampooing and Styling of Hair/Blow drying, creating an image using colour, along with Make Up, Manicure and Skin Care to name a few. This course is designed for prepare you for progressing to Level 2 Beauty Therapy or Level 2 Hairdressing.

This qualification consists of both theory and practical sessions. During theory you will complete assignments in the classroom to ensure you have the underpinning knowledge required, and complete a number of practical assessments on clients. There are 2 exams to be completed within this qualification.

No entry requirements, but commitment to learning is essential and expected attendance is 90% and over.

On completion, progression is available at Niche Education & Training onto either Level 2 Beauty Therapy, or Level 2 Hairdressing.