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
VRQ Diploma, Level 1
Hair & Beauty Skills
- Create a hair and beauty image using colour
- Promote hair and beauty products
- Design a retail display area in the salon
- Face painting
- Nail art
- Skincare
- Hand and nail care
- Make-up application
- Blow dry hair
- Winding skills
- Shampoo and condition hair
- Plaiting hair
- Colour hair using temporary hair colour
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.
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