Free Level 1 Beauty Therapy Course in Spalding. Classes run at University Academy Holbeach. You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 1 to 9, including English and Maths, to enrol. The course covers salon reception, skin care, manicure and pedicure treatments, make-up application, nail art, and health and safety in the salon. It runs full-time over 39 weeks. A solid level 1 beauty therapy qualification gives you the practical foundation to move into a Level 2 course and, from there, into salon work.
Who this course is for
This course is available for any student who may be looking for a career in Beauty Therapy. This Level 1 course enables students to acquire the basic skills and experience needed to work within this sector. The skills developed from this course will enable students to progress onto a Level 2 course in Beauty Therapy. This course is one year.
Entry requirements
For this course students will need to achieve a minimum of 5 GCSE's grades 1-9 (Including English and Maths) for this course.
What you will learn
You'll carry out basic manicure and pedicure treatments.
You'll apply make-up, including photographic and themed face painting techniques.
You'll practise nail art application.
You'll learn skin care and facial treatment basics.
You'll handle salon reception duties professionally.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a salon environment.
You'll develop your understanding of the hair and beauty sector.
How you will learn
Assessment is a mix of internal and external methods. Internal assessments are set, marked, and quality-assured by the centre, then sampled by VTCT external quality assurers. External assessments are question papers completed electronically, set and marked by VTCT. Practical skills are assessed throughout the course in a classroom and salon setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Academy Holbeach will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist: provide treatments in a salon or spa.
Nail technician: specialise in manicure, pedicure, and nail art.
Make-up artist: work in salons, events, or photographic settings.
Salon receptionist: client-facing role using skills from this course.
What you could study next
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies: the natural next step, covering facial skincare, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, and more advanced salon services. This is the level most salons look for when hiring.
Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification: for those who want to specialise further or move into supervisory roles within a salon.
