Introduction to Hair and Beauty
Key Details
- Available at:Rhos-on-Sea
- Study Mode:Full-time
- Course Length:
1 year
Introduction to Hair and BeautySchool Leavers
Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.
Course Description
This course is intended for anyone interested in a career in the hairdressing or the beauty therapy sector, you will need to be committed to your learning and will need to buy a kit and uniform for the course.
The qualification consists of:
BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Studies:
- Being organised
- Developing a personal progression plan
- Contributing to salon-related tasks
- Demonstrating nail art
- Demonstrating make-up techniques
Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to Hair & Beauty:
- Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
- Presenting a professional image in a salon
- Shampoo and conditioning
- Women’s hair styling
- Create an image using colour for the hair and beauty sector
Certificate in Personal and Social Education:
- Study skills
- Improving own confidence
- Skills development
- Problem solving
- Understanding prejudice and discrimination
Entry Criteria
GCSE grade E or above.
Delivery
- Lectures
- Practical observed sessions
- Discussions and tutorials
- Group work
- Outside visits
- Visiting speakers.
Your programme will include a combination of:
- Essential Skills qualifications and/or
- GCSE resits
Essential Skills
This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills
GCSE resits
This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.
Maths & Welsh/English
If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.
Assessment
Practical tasks and course work.
Progression
- Level 1 in Hairdressing Rhos or Rhyl
- Level 1 in Barbering Rhos
- Level 1 in Beauty Therapy Rhos or Rhyl
Other details
Course type: School Leavers
Level:
1
Programme Area:
- Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
