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Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Skills Course in Great Yarmouth – East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus

CostFREE
Duration600 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Skills Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, full-time during the day. This hair and beauty skills qualification covers foundational skills across hair and beauty, and runs for around 600 hours. You'll work toward a VTCT-assessed qualification, building practical knowledge across both disciplines. Entry requirements are available on request, and the centre will assess your starting point before you begin.

Who this course is for

Hair & Beauty Level 1 Certificate E&T [St Eds] (FZT00AAAL1 25/26GA) is based in the Subcontracting department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen VTCT as the exam board for this course.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements available on request.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core hair skills including basic cutting and styling techniques.
  • You'll practise fundamental beauty treatments such as skin care and nail care.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and hygienically in a salon environment.
  • You'll explore the tools and products used across hair and beauty services.
  • You'll develop client communication skills relevant to salon work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and salon environment at the Great Yarmouth Campus. Assessment is carried out by VTCT and includes practical observations and knowledge-based tasks. Your tutor will assess your skills as you work through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior salon assistant, supporting stylists and beauty therapists in a salon
  • Salon receptionist, managing bookings and client care
  • Beauty counter assistant, advising customers on products and treatments
  • Nail technician trainee, working toward nail services in a salon
  • Shampoo and blow-dry assistant, entry-level role in a hair salon

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. These qualifications go deeper into professional techniques and are the standard route toward working independently in a salon. A Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy is also the typical starting point for an apprenticeship in the sector.

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