Hairdressing Level 1
Diploma
Are you looking to work in the hair and beauty industry? This course will provide you with a great introduction to hairdressing.
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Level 1
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where -
2 Locations
Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
This course has been designed to introduce you to a wide range of practical skills that will allow you to begin a successful and exciting career in the hairdressing industry, including developing your visual skills when displaying retail stock.
As you advance your practical skills during the course, you will also develop your knowledge of the different types of hair and the health and safety requirements to effectively run a salon, as well as how to present yourself in a professional environment.
You will gain skills and knowledge about the large variety of services available within the industry, such as applying temporary colour, shampooing and conditioning and the creative skills involved in the art of dressing hair.
You will be able to learn within our purpose-built hairdressing and beauty salons stocked with all the essentials to create your desired looks. Our salons are open to the public, so you will be working within a professional environment from the start of your course.
This course has been designed to introduce you to a wide range of practical skills that will allow you to begin a successful and exciting career in the hairdressing industry, including developing your visual skills when displaying retail stock.
You will gain skills and knowledge about the large variety of services available within the industry, such as applying temporary colour, shampooing and conditioning and the creative skills involved in the art of dressing hair.
As you advance your practical skills during the course, you will also develop your knowledge of the different types of hair and the health and safety requirements to effectively run a salon, as well as how to present yourself in a professional environment.
You will be able to learn within our purpose-built hairdressing and beauty salons stocked with all the essentials to create your desired looks. Our salons are open to the public, so you will be working within a professional environment from the start of your course.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of GCSE English and maths grade 1 or above. It is also expected that students complete their current course of study to the best of their ability and maintain a positive approach to continuing their studies.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Level 2 Hairdressing
Level 2 Barbering
Apprenticeship
Level 2 Barbering
Apprenticeship
On completion of your Hairdressing studies you can progress on to a career in the industry.
You will be assessed through observations of practical ability, treatment plans, written assignments, external tests, online learning and completion of a portfolio of work.
You will need to purchase both kit and uniform to be able to do this course. These are available from the college.
Why work in the Hair & Beauty Industry?
Employment in Art, Performance and Design roles are down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Hair & Beauty Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Hair & Beauty Industry
Considered a career in the Hair & Beauty?
If you’re not sure what to study, why not find out more information about different types of possible careers? Or if you know what you career you want to do but not sure what you need to study, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.
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