Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Birmingham. Evening hair and beauty classes run at South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus, so you can fit study around your week. You'll need ESOL Entry Level 3 in Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing to join. The course runs for one year part-time and covers beauty treatments, customer service, and communication skills. You'll train in purpose-built salons using professional products.
Who this course is for
This one-year Level 1 course for adults will suit you if you are returning to education and new to the beauty industry. The course is designed as a transition into education and will support you to develop skills you need to progress to the more technical qualifications at a higher level. By choosing a career in this industry, you will have the opportunity to combine creativity with customer care; helping people to look and feel great.
Entry requirements
You need to have achieved an ESOL Entry 3 Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing. It would be an advantage to have some work experience within a hair and beauty salon.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in assisting with a range of beauty treatments.
You'll practise customer service and client communication in a salon setting.
You'll work with professional products used in the industry.
You'll build the practical foundation needed to progress to higher-level technical qualifications.
You'll take part in enrichment activities including industry visits and talks from working professionals.
How you will learn
You'll learn in purpose-built salons at the campus, working with professional products on real clients. Teaching is hands-on and practical, supported by experienced beauty therapists. Assessment is carried out through practical observation and coursework over the year.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to purchase your own beauty therapy equipment at an approximate cost of £200 (subject to change). South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus will confirm the full kit list before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Trainee beauty therapist: entry-level role in a salon or spa.
Assistant therapist: supporting qualified therapists with treatments.
Salon receptionist: client-facing admin and booking role.
Beauty counter assistant: retail beauty advice and product sales.
Nail technician trainee: entry point into nail services.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the next step toward working independently as a beauty therapist, covering a wider range of treatments.
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: if you want to move into hair services specifically.
Apprenticeship in Beauty Therapy: combine paid work in a salon with further qualification. The provider page notes both routes are available after this course.
