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Free Level 1 Skills for Further Learning and Employment Course in Liverpool – The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Skills for Further Learning and Employment Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street, with daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. This hairdressing course covers the core skills and knowledge you need to work in a salon environment. The course takes one year part-time, giving you time to build your skills at a manageable pace. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

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

Entry requirements

Please vist: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Hairdressing-Level-1-Certificate-in-Skills-for-Further-Learning-and-Employment

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basics of hairdressing techniques used in salon settings.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene in a hairdressing environment.
  • You'll practise client communication and professional conduct.
  • You'll explore hair and scalp care, including preparation and treatment.
  • You'll build an understanding of the tools and products used in hairdressing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, covering the skills and understanding required at Level 1. Your progress will be assessed through a combination of observed practical work and short written or verbal tasks throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior salon assistant: support stylists in a busy salon
  • Shampoo and blow-dry technician: entry-level salon role
  • Salon receptionist: front-of-house role in a hair salon
  • Trainee hairdresser: apprenticeship or employed training route

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 Certificate, you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing, which covers cutting, colouring, and styling in more depth and is the standard qualification for working as a qualified hairdresser. From there, a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing opens the door to senior stylist and salon management roles.

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