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Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Saint Austell

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

Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Saint Austell. Classes run at Cornwall College St Austell, full-time during the day.

The course gives you a broad introduction to hairdressing, beauty therapy, and nails. You'll develop entry-level practical skills alongside customer care and professional communication. Units cover topics across all three areas, so you can find the specialism that suits you. 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

Want to explore hair and beauty before choosing a specialism? You will build a broad set of entry-level skills while developing professional presentation communication and customer care. It is a supportive first step that prepares you for Level 2 hairdressing beauty and nails or apprenticeship routes.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Two or more GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, or successful completion of an Entry Level qualification.
  • Learners with relevant industry experience but no GCSEs at Grade 2 may be considered based on interview. For some courses this may include GCSE English or maths grade 2 or equivalent.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise basic hairdressing techniques, including shampooing and styling.
  • You'll learn introductory beauty therapy skills, including skin care and treatments.
  • You'll explore nail services at an entry level.
  • You'll develop customer care and professional communication skills.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself professionally in a salon environment.
  • You'll build awareness of health, safety, and hygiene in hair and beauty settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a salon environment alongside classroom-based study. Assessment is through a combination of practical observations and written or portfolio evidence. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

Cornwall College St Austell will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Salon assistant, supports stylists and therapists in a busy salon.
  • Shampoo and blow-dry assistant, entry-level role while you build further skills.
  • Beauty reception, front-of-house role using the customer care skills from the course.
  • Nail technician trainee, a starting point toward a nail specialism with further training.
  • Hairdresser, needs a Level 2 hairdressing qualification after this course.
  • Beauty therapist, needs a Level 2 beauty therapy qualification after this course.

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 beauty therapist.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology, for those who want to specialise in nails.
  • Hairdressing or beauty therapy Apprenticeship, lets you earn while you train at Level 2.
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