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

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

About this course

Free Level 1 Skills for Further Learning and Employment Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road, with part-time daytime sessions that fit around other commitments. This hairdressing-focused skills for further learning and employment qualification covers the core knowledge and practical skills you need to progress in the hair and beauty sector. The course takes one year to complete. You'll sit an initial assessment so the college can confirm this level 1 skills for further learning and employment classes route is right for you and plan your learning from there.

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 develop practical hairdressing techniques at an introductory level.
  • You'll learn how to work safely and hygienically in a salon environment.
  • You'll build knowledge of hair types, textures, and basic styling methods.
  • You'll understand how to communicate with clients and follow instructions.
  • You'll gain the study and employability skills needed to progress to further training.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road, combining practical hands-on work with taught theory. Assessment is carried out through a mix of practical observation and written or portfolio-based tasks. Your tutor will assess your skills as you work through the course over the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Salon junior or apprentice: assist stylists and support salon operations.
  • Shampoo and blow-dry assistant: entry-level client-facing salon role.
  • 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 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step toward working as a qualified hairdresser.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: broadens your skills into skincare, nails, and treatments.
  • Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2): combine work and study in a paid salon role.

Completing this free skills for further learning and employment qualification gives you a strong foundation for any of these routes.

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