Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Coalville. Classes run at Stephenson College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover both hairdressing and beauty therapy, building practical skills across shampooing, styling, manicure, skincare, and salon reception. You'll also get hands-on experience working with clients in the college's on-site salon. This level 1 hair and beauty qualification is for students aged 16 to 18, or 16 to 24 with an approved Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Entry requires GCSE Maths and English at grade 2 or above.
Who this course is for
For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).
This course is designed to introduce you to a range of practical skills from across the hair industry. You will develop skills across hairdressing and beauty therapy, and have the opportunity to work in our commercially run salon gaining vital first-hand experience and developing your customer care skills.
Entry requirements
GCSE Maths and English at grade 2 or above
For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care
Plan (EHCP)
What you will learn
You'll practise shampooing, conditioning, and basic hair care techniques.
You'll learn hair plaiting and the art of dressing and styling women's hair.
You'll carry out themed face painting and basic skincare treatments.
You'll provide basic manicure treatments for clients.
You'll handle salon reception duties, including customer care.
You'll complete a work experience placement in a professional setting.
You'll develop skills across both hairdressing and beauty therapy in a commercially run salon environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in Stephenson College's on-site salon, working with real clients. Classroom-based teaching covers both hairdressing and beauty therapy. Assessment is through practical skills demonstrations and coursework across the units, including areas such as styling, skincare, manicure, and salon reception duties.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stephenson College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior hairdresser: assist in a salon while building your skills.
Salon assistant: support stylists and therapists day to day.
Beauty therapist assistant: entry-level role in a beauty salon or spa.
Nail technician: specialist role in manicure and nail treatments.
Receptionist in a salon: front-of-house and customer care duties.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a hairdresser, covering cutting, colouring, and styling in more depth.
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: takes your skincare, nail, and treatment skills further, and is the qualification employers look for in beauty therapy roles.
Successfully completing this course with GCSE Maths and English at grade 3 or above opens the door to both Level 2 routes at Stephenson College.
