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Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Hammersmith and Fulham – Hammersmith & Fulham College – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Sector Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith & Fulham College, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll build practical skills across hair, beauty, and make-up, working in a real salon environment open to the public. This gives you hands-on client care experience from the start. The course covers improving the appearance of hair, skin, hands, and feet, alongside basic make-up application. Entry requirements are recommended but an interview and initial assessment help confirm the course is right for you.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

We recommend that you have:

Two GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths or Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3 or ESOL at Entry Level 3

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you. You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and Maths, depending on your grades. Excellent attendance and punctuality are key elements of employability.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical techniques for improving the appearance of hair.
  • You'll learn how to care for facial skin and apply basic make-up.
  • You'll practise nail and hand care, including treatments for hands and feet.
  • You'll build client care and customer service skills working in a salon setting.
  • You'll learn how to put together a portfolio showcasing your progress.
  • You'll gain an introduction to professional standards across the hair and beauty industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the college salon, which is open to the public. Tutors mark your work and give you feedback throughout. You'll build a portfolio of coursework to show your skills and progress. Practical assignments let you demonstrate what you've learned in real client situations. Some elements, including Functional Skills, may involve external exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith & Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: how to become a beauty therapist offering skin and body treatments.
  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser working in a salon.
  • Make-up artist: applying make-up for clients in retail or freelance settings.
  • Nail technician: specialising in nail care and treatments.
  • Beauty counter consultant: advising customers on products in retail.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the next step toward working as a qualified beauty therapist, covering a wider range of treatments.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: builds the skills needed to work as a hairdresser in a professional salon.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Make-Up Artistry: for those who want to specialise in make-up for media, fashion, or retail.
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