Hairdressing - Level 1

You will hold a grade 1 or above in GCSE English and Maths.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a VTCT Level 1 Hairdressing Diploma.

• Salon reception
• The art of dressing hair, including blow dry's, setting and hair-ups
• Applying temporary colour
• Create a hair and beauty image
• Plaiting hair to include a range of on-scalp and off-scalp techniques
• A greater understanding of the Hair and Beauty sector
• Shampoo and condition the hair
• Consultation techniques.

• Theory sessions
• Practical sessions
• Presentations
• Practical demonstrations
• Independent work
• One-to-one support
• Tutorials
• Competitions.

This programme of study will be taught over 16 hours per week.

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

• Practical assessments
• Assignments
• Online examinations
• Observations.

As part of your course, you will be required to complete a period of work experience. This forms an essential component of your overall study hours and is designed to support your learning and progression. The number of hours you need to complete will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you are undertaking. There is an expectation that your placement will be relevant to your chosen course, helping you gain valuable insight and practical skills in your subject area. While learners are expected to secure their own placement, our dedicated Work Experience Coordinator will support you throughout the process and ensure that all placements meet the necessary compliance and safeguarding requirements.

If you're aged 16-18 and haven't achieved a GCSE grade 4/C or higher in English and maths, you will be expected to study English and maths alongside your main programme of study.

You will develop English skills by learning new terminology.

Your maths skills will be developed by learning how to mix and measure your colouring products whilst following the manufacturer’s instructions. Whilst cutting, you will evolve your angles and measurements. When working in reception, you will be handling payments, taking messages, dealing with enquiries and making appointments.

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 Hairdressing - Level 2 at Kidderminster College.