Free Level 1 Skills for Further Learning and Employment Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre. Daytime part-time classes run over one year, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This hairdressing-focused course builds the practical and underpinning knowledge you need to work in a salon environment. You'll cover core skills across cutting, styling, and client care. It's a solid starting point for anyone looking to build a foundation in the industry.
Who this course is for
Details of the Hairdressing - Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Further Learning and Employment course can be found by visiting: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Hairdressing-Level-1-Certificate-in-Skills-for-Further-Learning-and-Employment
You'll develop practical hairdressing techniques including cutting and styling
You'll learn how to prepare and consult with clients
You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene requirements in a salon setting
You'll practise working with different hair types and textures
You'll build knowledge of the products and tools used in professional hairdressing
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre, combining practical hands-on work with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is carried out through a combination of practical observation and written or portfolio-based tasks. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the course can be planned around your current level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior stylist assistant: support qualified stylists in a salon
Salon junior: shampoo, condition, and prepare clients
Barbershop assistant: assist with cuts and client preparation
Beauty retail assistant: advise customers on hair and beauty products
Salon receptionist: front-of-house role in a hair or beauty setting
What you could study next
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step toward working as a qualified stylist, covering cutting, colouring, and styling to a professional standard.
Level 2 Certificate in Barbering: if you want to focus on barbering specifically, this builds on your Level 1 foundation.
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: broadens your options into beauty treatments alongside hairdressing skills.
