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Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Portsmouth

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

Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Portsmouth. Classes run at COPC Highbury Campus, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll work in a commercial salon open to the public, learning hair, hands, and nails treatments alongside customer and business skills. Guest speakers visit, and you can take part in competitions and industry events. Entry requires a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including maths and English.

Who this course is for

The Level 1 Diploma in Hair and Beauty is the perfect launch pad for anyone who would like to work as a professional hair stylist or beauty therapist. Working in our commercial salon, you will learn a wide range of industry-standard treatments, developing your customer and business awareness.

Our salons are open to the public, giving you valuable hands-on experience. Guest speakers visit to give demonstrations and you can add to your skills by completing short courses in specialist areas. You will have the opportunity to visit exhibitions, training academies and product suppliers in the UK and overseas.

You will be encouraged to enter competitions such as WorldSkills and our annual Hair & Beauty show, showcasing your work at regional and national levels.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSE's grade 2 and above, including maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise hair treatments to industry standards in a working salon.
  • You'll learn hands and nails treatments as part of a broad beauty skillset.
  • You'll develop customer service and business awareness skills.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience with members of the public as clients.
  • You'll attend demonstrations by guest speakers from the industry.
  • You'll have the opportunity to complete short courses in specialist areas.
  • You'll take part in competitions such as WorldSkills and the annual Hair and Beauty Show.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a commercial salon at COPC Highbury Campus. Classes are full-time, 15 hours per week. You'll need to maintain at least 90% attendance throughout the year. Maths and English classes are built into your timetable. Assessment is through practical work and coursework completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. COPC Highbury Campus 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: focus on manicure and nail treatments.
  • Receptionist in a salon: customer-facing role using your business awareness.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to qualify as a hairdresser and work independently with clients.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: builds on your Level 1 skills and covers a wider range of treatments.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy: for those aiming toward senior stylist, therapist, or salon management roles.
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