Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Tonbridge – North Kent College Tonbridge

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Tonbridge. Classes run at North Kent College Tonbridge, full-time during the day. You'll spend at least three sessions a week practising in fully equipped beauty salons, learning hands-on technical and practical skills across hair and beauty. The course runs for one year. It's designed to build the foundation you need before moving on to a Level 2 qualification. A free hair and beauty course for adults and school leavers alike, this is a solid first step into the industry.

Who this course is for

The Level 1 VRQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Make up aims to provide you with a range of essential technical and practical skills and knowledge, which will equip you to progress onto a Level 2 qualification. As part of your continued training, you will spend a minimum of 3 sessions a week in our well equipped beauty salons. You will be taught by experienced vocational lecturers who have worked, or are currently working, in the Beauty Therapy Industry and they therefore have a wide and current experience of the industries needs and trends.

You will study the following content:

Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector/Presenting a Professional Image/Shampoo and condition/Plaiting and Twisting/Styling women's hair/Basic Make-up Application/Themed Face Painting/Nail Art Application/Providing Basic Manicure Treatment/Providing Basic Pedicure Treatment/Create a Hair & Beauty Image/Follow Health & Safety in the Salon/Working with others in the Hair & Beauty Sector/Salon reception duties.

Your initial training is carried out on peers within your group, performing and receiving beauty services before participating in a commercial salon on paying clients to create a realistic working environment. You will be expected to behave in a highly professional manner at all times, within our teaching and learning environments developing employability skills. Uniform and equipment will need to be purchased (refer to course costs) You will wear a salon uniform at all times and are required to bring all equipment with you for each salon session.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical beauty therapy techniques in a salon environment.
  • You'll learn make-up application skills and the theory behind them.
  • You'll study the essential technical knowledge that underpins professional beauty work.
  • You'll practise on real clients during your weekly salon sessions.
  • You'll build the skills needed to progress to a Level 2 hair and beauty qualification.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions in the college's beauty salons, with a minimum of three salon sessions per week. Teaching is delivered by lecturers with direct industry experience in beauty therapy. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, covering the technical and vocational skills set out in the City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Tonbridge will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist assistant: support qualified therapists in a salon setting.
  • Nail technician: specialise in nail treatments and nail art.
  • Make-up artist: work in retail, events, or media.
  • Salon receptionist: front-of-house role using your industry knowledge.
  • Beauty counter assistant: advise customers and apply products in retail.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the natural next step after this course, covering a wider range of treatments and preparing you for salon work.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: if you want to focus on hair, this qualification covers cutting, colouring, and styling.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: for those aiming toward senior therapist or management roles in the industry.

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