LEVEL 1 HAIR & BEAUTY

This Hair and Beauty qualification has been specifically  designed to develop practical skills through introducing  learners to the hair and beauty industries and how they should present a professional image in the salon. To further enhance practical skills, they will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of hair and beauty units where learners will develop a sound knowledge and understanding  of each unit. The purpose of this qualification is to develop  skills in both hair and beauty and will provide learners with the  foundation for further learning. It will also enable them to  perform their own services and to assist others in the salon. Learners attending two days per week or more will also have the opportunity to complete additional accredited qualifications, including the VTCT Skills for Work qualification and the Open Awards Principles of Business Start-up qualification. These additional courses are designed to help students develop employability, confidence, communication, and introductory business skills alongside their hair and beauty training, supporting progression into further education, employment, or self-employment.

Introduction to the hair and beauty sector  Presenting a professional image in a salon  Shampoo and conditioning   Skin care   Basic make-up application  Nail art application   The art of photographic make-up  Create a hair and beauty image  Providing basic manicure treatment  Providing basic pedicure treatment  Salon reception duties   Follow health and safety in the salon   Working with others in the hair and beauty sector  Create and maintain retail displays in the salon

Learners will receive a VTCT accredited qualification recognised across the world. 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.