Beauty Therapy - Level 1

There are no formal requirements for this course. However, candidates should have:

• an artistic flair
• excellent people skills.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy.

• Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
• Provide basic manicure
• Provide basic pedicure
• Salon reception duties
• Skincare
• The art of photographic make-up
• Themed face painting
• Working with others in the Hair and Beauty sector
• Health and Safety in the salon
• Basic make-up
• Create a hair and beauty image
• Nail art.

• Practical workshops
• Theoretical studies
• Tutorials from our award-winning staff.

The course is run for 16 hours per week, spread across three days each week.

Classes generally run between 9am-5pm but may vary.

• Practical observation in a salon environment
• Written assignments
• Online examinations throughout the course period.

You will be required to attend a work experience placement of at least 60 hours as part of your Level 1 Beauty Therapy qualification. This will help you prepare you for working in the industry. You will also have opportunities to compete in competitions in-college and around the country which will give you the experience of working competitively.

If you are aged 16-18 and you haven't already achieved GCSE grade 4/C or above, then you will need to continue studying English and maths during your time at Kidderminster College.

English and maths are also embedded into your Beauty Therapy course. You will develop your English skills by learning new terminology and how to communicate effectively and professionally with clients. You will develop your maths skills by learning how to time your treatments, mixing ratios of products and through your work on reception handling payments.

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

Upon completion of this course, you can go on to study courses in Beauty Therapy - Level 2 or Hair and Media Make-Up - Level 2 at Kidderminster College.