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Level 1 Hair and Beauty Skills course in Blackpool. Full-time daytime classes run at Bispham Campus, three days a week. This hair and beauty skills qualification gives you a solid grounding in beauty therapy, covering both practical techniques and underpinning knowledge. You'll build hands-on experience across core treatments and develop the professional skills employers in the sector expect. The course runs for one year. It's designed to prepare you for further vocational study at a higher level. VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ) with certificate.
Who this course is for
This Level 1 Beauty Therapy course is incredibly rewarding, providing a strong foundation in beauty therapy for students to develop advanced skills and techniques. The Level 1 course provides essential knowledge and practical experience, which has been instrumental in preparing students for the more complex and specialised training at Level 3. The main purpose of the Level 1 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ) is to prepare you to progress to the next level of vocational learning. All the units in this qualification will directly prepare you for further study in the hair and beauty sector.
Entry requirements
Commitment to study three days a week, motivation to study the subjectGood communication and dexterity skillsKeen desire to work with the general publicA successful interview with a tutorHardworking approach toward the industry
What you will learn
You'll learn the fundamentals of beauty therapy treatments and how to carry them out safely.
You'll develop practical skills in skincare, nail care, and basic hair techniques.
You'll understand how to work professionally with clients, including communication and consultation skills.
You'll learn health, safety, and hygiene standards relevant to salon environments.
You'll practise the dexterity and attention to detail that beauty and hair work demands.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on practical work at Bispham Campus. Assessment combines practical observations, where a tutor watches you carry out treatments, with knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of techniques and professional standards. Your tutor will assess your progress throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bispham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Beauty therapist assistant: support qualified therapists in a salon setting.
Nail technician: carry out nail treatments after further specialist training.
Salon receptionist: client-facing role using your communication and industry knowledge.
Beauty retail advisor: advise customers on products in a beauty or pharmacy setting.
Spa attendant: entry-level role in a spa or leisure environment.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the natural next step, covering a wider range of treatments and preparing you for client-facing salon work.
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: the qualification that opens doors to more specialised and advanced treatments, and is the level many salons look for in fully qualified therapists.
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: if you want to develop your hair skills alongside beauty.
