This course offers a basic introduction to Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy. The course is ideal if you have not achieved the required GCSE passes for the Level 2 VRQ Diploma in Hairdressing or Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
European Social Fund
NVQ Diploma, Level 1
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
- Prepare and maintain salon treatment work areas
- Contribute to the development of effective working
- Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
- Shampoo and condition hair
- Prepare for hair services and maintain work areas
- Assist with facial skin care treatments
- Assist with day make-up
- Assist with nail services
- Blow dry hair
- Plait and twist hair using basic techniques
Further study:
Progression on to the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy from this programme is subject to successful completion of the Level 1 Diploma, evidence of progression in English and Maths, with a successful interview and reference.
Career Opportunities:
There are many local, national and international career opportunities open to a qualified hairdresser or beauty therapist including working in salons, hotels, health farms and cruise liners.
With additional qualifications, opportunities exist to work as a manufacturer technician, trainer or assessor.
No formal entry requirements.
