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Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Burton-on-Trent

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Burton-on-Trent. Classes run at Burton Town Centre Campus, full-time over one year.

You'll learn a range of practical skills across hairdressing and beauty therapy. Units cover blow drying, plaiting, hair-ups, nail art, and facials. You'll also develop customer service and retail skills by working in the campus salon, and complete 37 hours of industry work experience. The course includes enrichment activities such as guest speakers and external trips.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector.

Who this course is for

The course is designed for students who have previously completed a Level 2 qualification in Beauty. You will carry out practical treatments in the College’s Innovations salon, also having the opportunity to act as salon manager. The course will include health and safety, working with colleagues, retail, facial and body electrical treatments, epilation and micro-dermabrasion. You will also be given the opportunity to obtain relevant work experience in a realistic working environment.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above (if this does not include English and maths these MUST be studied as part of the Level 3 programme) or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent in English and maths; successful interview and initial assessment; successful completion of Level 2 programme (progressing learners).

What you will learn

  • You'll practise blow drying, plaiting, and hair-up techniques.
  • You'll learn nail art skills and how to carry out facials.
  • You'll develop customer service and retail skills in a working salon environment.
  • You'll complete 37 hours of relevant industry work experience.
  • You'll build employability and industry knowledge by working alongside others.
  • You'll have the opportunity to develop your maths and English skills as part of the course.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in the campus Innovations Salon, working on real clients in realistic working conditions. Classroom study covers hairdressing and beauty theory, health and safety, and employability skills. Enrichment activities include external trips and guest speakers from the industry. Assessment is through practical tasks and coursework completed throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

Burton Town Centre Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Salon assistant, supports stylists and therapists in a hair or beauty salon.
  • Receptionist in a salon, handles bookings, retail, and customer service.
  • Beauty therapy assistant, assists with treatments under supervision.
  • Nail technician, a role you can work toward with further training.
  • Hairdresser, requires further study at Level 2 and above.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing, the natural next step if you want to work as a hairdresser.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, leads to work as a beauty therapist.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology, for those focusing on nail services.
  • A Level 3 qualification in hairdressing or beauty follows Level 2 study and opens senior or specialist roles.
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