Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, full-time during the day. Over 35 weeks, you'll cover makeup application, face painting, skincare, manicures, pedicures, and customer service skills. The course also builds practical salon skills like communication and teamwork, preparing you for a working salon environment. It's a solid starting point for a hair and beauty qualification and a route into further study at Level 2.
Who this course is for
This is a one-year course that will develop the skills that you need for a career within beauty therapy. As well as teaching you essential and artistic make up and beauty techniques, the Level 1 Diploma will also develop your practical skills to prepare you for salon life. You will learn everything from basic make up application, face painting, skincare, manicures and pedicures right through to communication, team work, and how to provide excellent customer service. - Introduction to the hair & beauty sector - Presenting a professional image - Health & Safety - Create an image using colour in the hair and beauty sector - Salon Reception Duties - Create an image - Basic make up application - The art of Photographic make up - Themed Face Painting - Skin care - Manicure - Pedicure
Entry requirements
A minimum of grade 2’s in both maths & English. This course is designed so that learners are to experience a chosen vocational subject whilst allowing the time to work towards achieving 4s within Maths & English. A positive attitude, desires to learn & a good character reference must be evident on enrolment. A willingness to be a model throughout the duration of the course for all units.
What you will learn
You'll practise basic and artistic makeup application techniques.
You'll learn skincare routines and facial treatments.
You'll carry out manicures and pedicures.
You'll explore face painting skills.
You'll develop communication and teamwork skills for a salon environment.
You'll learn how to deliver excellent customer service.
You'll build practical skills to prepare you for working in a salon.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the classroom, working on real techniques with fellow students acting as models. Assessment is practical and skills-based, reflecting the work you'd do in a salon. You'll also cover underpinning knowledge through classroom activities. Throughout the course, you'll be expected to act as a model yourself for other learners during practical units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Salon assistant: support stylists and therapists in a busy salon
Beauty therapist assistant: assist with treatments under supervision
Nail technician: specialise in manicures, pedicures, and nail art
Makeup artist assistant: support makeup artists on shoots or events
Reception and customer service: front-of-house roles in salons and spas
Retail beauty advisor: advise customers on skincare and beauty products
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the next step toward working independently as a beauty therapist, covering a wider range of treatments.
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: if you want to move into hair, this qualification covers cutting, colouring, and styling.
Level 2 Diploma in Nail Technology: a specialist route for those focused on nail services.
Apprenticeship in Beauty or Hairdressing: earn while you learn in a salon setting.
