Free Level 1 Beauty Therapy Course in Leicester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Beauty Therapy Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester Hair & Beauty Academy. You'll attend the academy three to four days per week, working in a fully equipped commercial salon alongside paying clients from the start. The course covers core treatments including manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup application, and nail art, alongside health and safety and professional practice. If you don't hold a GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths, functional skills will be built into your training. The course takes one year full-time.

Who this course is for

Beauty Therapy is a growing industry with services such as spray tanning waxing and body massage becoming more and more popular. On a Full Time Beauty Therapy Course with Heart of England Training you will be based at one of our training centres which are fully functional commercial salons, complete with additional study rooms enabling you to study the theory behind the treatments and then put your skills into practice on real clients.

We offer Beauty Therapy at levels 1, 2 and 3. So you can progress through all levels with us without moving to another training provider or college. Heart of England Training has great links with employers so if you would like to progress onto a paid apprenticeship or full time employment we can assist you.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, however if you do not hold a GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in English and Maths, we will incorporate English and/or Maths functional skills into your training.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out basic manicures and pedicures on real clients.
  • You'll apply makeup and create nail art designs.
  • You'll perform basic facial treatments.
  • You'll use temporary hair colour, shampoo, and plaiting and twisting techniques.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in a salon environment.
  • You'll work as part of a team and present a professional image.
  • You'll develop customer service skills through client-facing practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practice in a commercial training salon, working with real clients from the start. Theory is covered in dedicated study rooms alongside practical sessions. Assessment for the City and Guilds NVQ Certificate is competence-based, meaning you'll be assessed on your practical performance and knowledge throughout the course rather than in a single exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester Hair & Beauty Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: providing treatments in salons or spas
  • Nail technician: specialising in manicures, pedicures, and nail art
  • Beauty salon assistant: supporting therapists and managing client experience
  • Spa receptionist: front-of-house role in a beauty or wellness setting
  • Makeup artist assistant: entry-level support in makeup and beauty work

What you could study next

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the next step for a fuller range of treatments and the level most salon roles expect.
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Technology: if you want to specialise in nails.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the qualification that opens doors to senior therapist and management roles, and is required for some specialist treatments.

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