City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

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Key Facts

Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: QFF0031
Start Date: September 2025

Code: QFF0031

If you're interested in hair and beauty, this course provides a useful introduction to working in a variety of professions within the beauty therapy and hairdressing sectors.

Features & Benefits

You will have the opportunity to complete work experience during this course and work with real clients in the training salons.

Course Content

Alongside practical work, you will study other skills, such as working with others, to enhance both your knowledge of the industry and your employability. There will also be opportunities to complete work experience.

Students will cover:

  • Shampoo and condition treatments
  • Blow-drying and styling techniques
  • Create and image
  • Hand care
  • Health and safety
  • Work placement
  • Skin care

Entry Requirements

  • Both GCSE English and Maths at grades E-G/2-1

Progression

You can progress on to a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy at Loughborough College.

Students may have the opportunity to study Functional Skills or GCSEs in maths and English.

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