Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Newcastle upon Tyne for Young People with an EHCP – Trinity Academy Newcastle
CostFunded through your local authority
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For pupils of Trinity Academy Newcastle with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Free Level 1 An Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Trinity Academy Newcastle, full-time during the day. You'll build practical skills and industry knowledge across hairdressing and beauty, alongside customer service, communication, and teamwork. You'll have an assessment at interview to confirm this is the right level for you. The course runs for 12 months. An introduction to the hair and beauty sector classes like these give you a grounded start in the industry.
Who this course is for
This course offers an individualised curriculum designed to prepare you for the world of work in hairdressing or beauty. You will gain real, practical experience and knowledge of the industry whilst improving skills such as customer service, initiative, communication and teamwork.
Entry requirements
You'll have an assessment at interview to make sure that this is the right level course for you.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in hairdressing and beauty treatments.
You'll learn how the hair and beauty industry works.
You'll practise customer service skills in a salon context.
You'll build communication and teamwork skills relevant to the workplace.
You'll develop initiative and problem-solving in a practical setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on practical work. The course uses an individualised curriculum, so your learning is shaped around your own development. Assessment is through practical tasks and coursework that reflect real workplace situations in hair and beauty.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Trinity Academy Newcastle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Salon junior or apprentice: assist stylists and therapists in a working salon.
Receptionist in a hair or beauty salon: customer-facing admin and bookings.
Beauty retail assistant: advise customers on products in a salon or shop.
Nail technician trainee: entry-level support role in a nail salon.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a hairdresser, covering cutting, colouring, and styling.
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: covers skincare, waxing, and nail treatments for those moving into beauty.
Level 2 NVQ in Barbering: a route into barbershop work.
A hairdressing or beauty therapy apprenticeship: combines work and study at Level 2 or Level 3.
