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Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Castleford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 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 Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the core skills and knowledge used across the course industry. You'll study in a modern, well-equipped salon environment. Units introduce hairdressing, beauty therapy, and the professional skills needed to work in a salon. You'll need three GCSEs to apply. The course runs for one year.

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

Who this course is for

This programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge required at all levels to start your career in the Hair and Beauty industry. It offers an exciting range of units for you to study in our modern well-equipped salons, supported by our team of highly skilled, highly qualified tutors.

This course will assist learners with confidence, communication skills and prepare them for working life.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at Grade 9-1.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basics of hairdressing, including how to prepare and style hair.
  • You'll explore beauty therapy treatments and how they are carried out.
  • You'll develop professional communication skills for working with clients.
  • You'll learn about health, safety, and hygiene in a salon setting.
  • You'll study how a salon operates and what employers expect.
  • You'll practise practical skills in a real salon environment at the college.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in the college's training salons, supported by classroom teaching. Assessment is through a mix of practical observations, assignments, and written tasks. Your tutors will assess your skills as you work through each unit of the course.

What you will need to bring

The cost description notes that materials and equipment may be an additional cost payable by students. Castleford College will confirm exactly what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Salon assistant, supports stylists and therapists in a busy salon.
  • Receptionist in a salon, handles bookings and greets clients.
  • Beauty therapy assistant, assists with treatments under supervision.
  • Hairdressing apprentice, earns while training toward a full hairdressing qualification.
  • Nail technician, a role you can move toward with further specialist training.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing, the next step if you want to work as a hairdresser.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, leads to work as a qualified beauty therapist.
  • A hairdressing or beauty therapy apprenticeship, lets you earn while you train at Level 2 or Level 3.
  • Level 3 qualifications in hairdressing or beauty therapy, needed for senior or specialist salon roles.
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