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Level 1 Hair and Beauty Skills Course in Westminster

Cost£432.00
Duration11 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start23 Apr 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyVTCT awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Hair and Beauty Skills Course in Westminster. Classes run at Lisson Grove Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 11 days, giving you time to fit study around other commitments. You'll cover creating a hair and beauty image using colour as the core unit, plus one optional unit agreed with your tutor at the start. Teaching combines practical work, demonstrations, and theory sessions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence to show your competence. The course is open to all applicants, and concessions are available on fees.

Who this course is for

The main purpose of the VTCT Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ) is to enable you to develop hair and beauty skills, techniques and knowledge, which will prepare you to progress to the next level of vocational learning. All the units in this qualification directly prepare you for further study in the hair and beauty sector. All units in this qualification have been designed as a foundation for further study both in the hair and beauty sector and more broadly. The qualification includes one main unit in Create a Hair and Beauty Image using colour. You have the opportunity to develop your skills and abilities further by undertaking 1 optional unit, this will be agreed with the Tutor at the start of your course. You will also have the choice to develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant hair and beauty products, health and safety, customer services, designing retail display areas and the hair and beauty sector.

Entry requirements

The course is open to all applicants.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical techniques for creating a hair and beauty image using colour.
  • You'll study an optional unit chosen with your tutor, from areas such as hair and beauty products, customer service, or retail display design.
  • You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to the hair and beauty sector.
  • You'll build knowledge of the hair and beauty industry and its professional standards.
  • You'll compile a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your practical skills and knowledge.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered on site at Lisson Grove Centre. Learning is through a blend of practical sessions, tutor demonstrations, and theory classes. You'll build a portfolio of evidence, which is assessed to demonstrate your competence. The course is graded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lisson Grove Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior salon assistant, supporting stylists and beauty therapists in a salon
  • Beauty counter assistant, advising customers on products and looks
  • Retail assistant in a hair and beauty product store
  • Salon receptionist, combining customer service with a beauty environment

What you could study next

This qualification is designed as a foundation for further study in the sector. From here you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Skills, which covers a broader range of professional techniques. You could also progress into specialist routes such as a Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or a Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, depending on where you want to focus your career.

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