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Hairdressing Introductory Diploma level 1
Hairdressing Introductory Diploma level 1
2027/28
Course Overview
Course
P00169
Start Date
06/09/2027
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
1 year
Start time
09:00 am
End time
17:00 pm
Campus
Freemen's Park CampusLevel
Level 1
The course is an introduction to the hairdressing industry and will provide you with the skills to work as an assistant to a qualified hairdresser. You will learn many new hairdressing skills including developing customer service skills.
If you are aged 16-18, you will be enrolled on a study programme, which will include retaking GCSEs or undertaking Functional Skills in English and maths if you haven't already achieved a grade 4 or above. You will also be required to complete a work experience placement and an employability programme.
The course comprises of 12 units: Introduction to the hair and beauty sector, presenting a professional image in a salon, shampooing and conditioning, colour in the hair and beauty sector, styling women's hair, styling men's hair, plaiting and twisting, create a hair and beauty image, follow health and safety, working with others, Reception duties and the art of dressing hair. You may also take functional skills or GCSE qualifications in English and Maths. You will undertake a programme of study in the Learner Employment Achievement Programme (LEAP), and will need to undertake a minimum of 36 hours of work experience in a hairdressing salon, during the course.
Direct entry requires GCSEs in both English and maths at grade 1/2 (E/F/G) or above.
Consideration will be given to all applicants over the age of 19, who do not hold formal English and maths qualifications.
- Material fee: £120
- Annual Tuition fee: £1200
Female Uniform: TBC
Male uniform: TBC
Kits costs: TBC
All costs subject to change
You could progress on to either a Hairdressing Technical Certificate in Cutting and Colouring Level 2, Hairdressing Technical Certificate Level 2, Beauty Therapy Technical Certificate Level 2, Media Make-up Artistry Technical Certificate Level 2 or a hairdressing apprenticeship.
You would be able to work as a hairdressing assistant in a hairdressing salon.
Course Overview
Course
P00169
Start Date
06/09/2027
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
1 year
Start time
09:00 am
End time
17:00 pm
Campus
Freemen's Park CampusLevel
Level 1