Free Level 1 Hairdressing and Beauty Sector Course in Loughborough. Classes run at Main Campus, full-time during the day. You'll study shampoo and conditioning treatments, blow-drying and styling, skin care, and hand care, alongside health and safety and working with others. The course includes work experience and time in training salons with real clients. This hairdressing and beauty sector qualification takes one year to complete. You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grades G/1 or above to apply.
Who this course is for
If you're interested in hair and beauty, this course provides a useful introduction to working in a variety of professions within the beauty therapy and hairdressing sectors.
Entry requirements
Both GCSE English and Maths at grades E-G/2-1
What you will learn
You'll practise shampoo and conditioning treatments on clients.
You'll develop blow-drying and styling techniques.
You'll learn how to create a finished image.
You'll carry out hand care treatments.
You'll study skin care basics.
You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon setting.
You'll build skills in working with others in a professional environment.
You'll complete a work placement in the hair or beauty industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in training salons, working with clients alongside classroom study. Assessment covers both your practical skills and your knowledge of the industry. You'll also complete a work placement, which forms part of the course. Classes are full-time and run during the day at Main Campus in Loughborough.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Main 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 with clients and treatments.
Beauty therapy assistant: entry-level role in a beauty salon or spa.
Nail technician trainee: starting point toward nail services work.
Receptionist in a salon: front-of-house role using your industry knowledge.
What you could study next
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to work as a hairdresser. This is the qualification employers look for in junior stylist roles.
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: takes you further in beauty treatments and prepares you for salon work.
Functional Skills English and Maths: you may also have the opportunity to study these alongside your main course at Main Campus.
