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Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Scarborough

CostThe cost of a kit is approx. £300
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Scarborough. Classes run at The Academy the course, daytime, over 10 months.

The course covers the basics of hairdressing and beauty therapy. You'll learn about salon and spa environments, skin and hair care, and how the industry works. There are no formal entry requirements, so no previous experience is needed.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector.

Who this course is for

If you see yourself working in a hair salon or beauty spa this course could be your first step. It's suitable if youre just starting out in hair and beauty or have no previous experience. The course will give you an understanding of the hair and beauty industry, how it works and where a career within it might take you. It will give you the knowledge and skill youll need to get a junior level job or apprenticeship or go on to further study.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the basics of hair care and hairdressing techniques.
  • You'll explore beauty therapy treatments and skincare.
  • You'll understand how salons and beauty spas operate.
  • You'll develop customer service skills for a salon environment.
  • You'll learn about health, safety, and hygiene in hair and beauty settings.
  • You'll gain an overview of career routes in the hair and beauty industry.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom and practical salon environment at The Academy Hair and Beauty. Learning is flexible and takes place during the day. Assessment is through a mix of practical tasks and knowledge-based work. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than through a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

A kit is required for this course. The cost is approximately £300. The Academy Hair and Beauty will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Salon assistant, supports stylists and therapists in a hair or beauty salon.
  • Junior hairdresser, assists with cuts, colours, and treatments under supervision.
  • Beauty receptionist, handles bookings and client care at a salon or spa.
  • Nail technician trainee, entry-level role in a nail bar or beauty salon.
  • Hairdresser, a fully qualified role that needs further Level 2 or Level 3 training.
  • Beauty therapist, a qualified role that needs further Level 2 or Level 3 study.

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, builds on this course for those focusing on beauty treatments.
  • Hair and beauty apprenticeship, lets you earn while you train toward a Level 2 qualification with an employer.
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