Question 1

Course Overview

Accepted Answer

The Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector is a qualification that has been designed to introduce you to a range of practical skills from across the hair and beauty industries.
This qualification has been designed to prepare you for employment as a supervised assistant/apprentice or for further learning in the hairdressing and beauty therapy industries.

Question 2

Units Covered

Accepted Answer

• Blow-drying Hair
 • Create a Hair and Beauty Image
 • Evening Make Up
 • Follow Health and Safety in the Salon
 • Nail Art Application
 • Professional Conduct in a Salon
 • Providing Manicure Treatment
 • Providing Pedicure Treatment
 • Setting up for Hair and Beauty Services
 • Shampoo and Condition Hair
 • Skin Care
 • Understanding Hair Colouring

Question 3

What could this qualification lead to?

Accepted Answer

This qualification is designed to use the context of hairdressing and beauty therapy as a vehicle to support learners to develop broad and comprehensive understanding of the sector and related industries but, more importantly, of core academic knowledge and study skills that will support progression into post-16 and higher education. Specifically the qualification will prepare learners to progress onto qualifications related to the hair and beauty sector.
The content of the qualification is designed to engage learners through the context of hair and beauty due to its popularity and aspirational career pathways.

LEVEL 1 HAIR & BEAUTY