Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 30 weeks and covers core hairdressing skills alongside salon health and safety, customer service, and professional presentation. You'll shampoo and condition hair, style and colour, and practise salon reception duties. Mandatory units cover the hair and beauty sector, working with others, and presenting a professional image. You'll need to show you can reach Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course. An initial assessment at the start helps plan your learning.
Who this course is for
If you want to work as a hairdresser this course will set you on the path to a successful career in the industry.This one year course will teach you essential hairdressing knowledge, skills and techniques, from styling hair, customer service and health and safety in the salon. with the aim to prepare you for salon life.Upon successful completion of L1 Hairdressing course and sufficient progress made in English and maths your career pathway could lead you to the next level of skills in hairdressing, barbering either as a full time students or as an apprentice.
Entry requirements
You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll shampoo and condition hair using correct techniques
You'll style women's hair and create plaits and twists
You'll apply temporary hair colour and learn the art of colouring
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a salon environment
You'll deliver salon reception duties and client care
You'll present a professional image in a salon setting
You'll work effectively with others in the hair and beauty sector
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through practical observations while providing services to clients in a realistic working environment. You'll build a portfolio of theory evidence and complete assignments. There are also written exams. Learning takes place in the classroom and in a salon setting at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus.
What you will need to bring
A kit and uniform are required for this course. The cost is approximately £200. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm exactly what to bring before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser, starting in a salon
Beauty Therapist: entry-level beauty therapy and client treatments
Salon Receptionist: front-of-house and client booking duties
Salon Assistant: supporting stylists and maintaining the salon
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: the natural next step toward working independently as a hairdresser
Level 2 Diploma in Barbering: if you want to specialise in barbering techniques
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: if you want to move into beauty therapy treatments
Completing this hair and beauty qualification and reaching Level 1 in English and maths opens the door to Level 2 study, either as a full-time student or through an apprenticeship.
