Level 1 Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

East Riding College

Flemingate Centre, Armstrong Way, Beverley, HU17 0GH

Functional Skill

Level 1

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

East Riding College (Beverley Campus)

1 Year(s)

Full time

Available start dates

Wednesday, 02 September 2026

East Riding College (Bridlington Campus)

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This course offers training in skills as an introduction to the hairdressing and beauty therapy industry and provides a nationally recognised qualification from the City and Guilds awarding body. This course is ideal for those who perform the duties of a junior or assistant in a salon.

Course Details

What will I study?

Shampooing and conditioning hair
Creating an image using colour in the hair and beauty sector
Styling women's hair
Styling men's hair
Creating a hair and beauty image
Salon reception
Art of dressing hair
Hair plaiting
Skin care
Applying basic make-up
Themed face painting
Nail art
Providing basic manicure treatment
Providing basic pedicure treatment
Creating a hair and beauty image
Salon reception duties
Art of photographic make-up

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is through observation of practical skills carried out on paying customers in the salon environment. Learners also participate in written and oral questioning or online multiple-choice tests.

Entry requirements

A minimum of two GCSEs

Or Skills for Life qualification

Or entry level three qualification

Or equivalent

Your next steps...

A more advanced course, such as the Level Two VRQ Diploma in Hair or beauty therapy or Apprenticeships.

Additional information

http://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk

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