Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Blackburn

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Blackburn. Classes run at Blackburn College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll work in the college's on-campus commercial salon alongside Level 2 and Level 3 learners, using industry brands including Wella, Olaplex, and Kerastraight. The course builds the foundation skills needed for hairdressing and beauty work. You'll need three GCSEs at grade 3 or above to apply.

Who this course is for

This programme will give the learner an introduction to the skills required to be successful in the hairdressing industry.

You will benefit from working in our commercial Hair & Beauty Salon, Academy, located on campus. Working alongside both level 2 and 3 learners, mirroring a real high street salon environment. In which you will work with the industry leading brands of Wella, Kerastraight, Olaplex and be guided by our tutors who have a wealth of industry experience, skills and knowledge.

You will be introduced to a wide range of skills that you will acquire over the year, in particular, shampooing and conditioning hair, blow drying, plaiting and twisting hair. In addition you will start your preparation by also understanding a salon setting, in terms of how you present a professional image, prepare and maintain work stations and reception duties.

In addition you will take part in enrichment trips in particular attending HJ Live North Show in Manchester, where you will view new techniques and gain tips from the best hairdressers in the industry by watching their seminars and shows. Plus you can get up to speed with all the latest hairdressing and styling products.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core hairdressing techniques in a working salon environment.
  • You'll practise skills using professional industry brands and products.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and professionally with clients.
  • You'll build an understanding of hair and beauty services offered in a salon setting.
  • You'll develop the practical and customer-facing skills expected in the industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the college's on-campus salon, working alongside learners at higher levels. Classroom-based teaching supports your practical work. Assessment is through practical tasks and observations carried out during your training, reflecting the standards expected in a professional salon environment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackburn College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior hairdresser: assist in a salon under qualified stylists
  • Salon assistant: support day-to-day salon operations and client care
  • Beauty assistant: entry-level support role in a beauty salon
  • Nail technician trainee: starting point toward nail services work
  • Barbering assistant: entry-level role in a barbershop setting

What you could study next

  • City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step toward qualifying as a hairdresser, covering cutting, colouring, and styling.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: if you want to move into beauty treatments such as facials, waxing, and massage.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Barbering: for those interested in barbering as a career route.

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