Hairdressing & Beauty
Hairdressing & Beauty
VTCT Skills Level 1 Diploma Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
Step into the world of hair and beauty and kickstart an exciting career with this Diploma in Hair & Beauty.
Is this course right for me?
The perfect starting point for learners wishing to work as professional hair stylists or beauty therapists, this introductory course will help master essential skills and create the confidence to shine in this industry.
Working in our commercial salon, learn a wide range of industry-standard treatments and enhance practical skills such as basic make-up applications, manicure treatments, temporary hair colour and how to create a hair & beauty image.
What are the entry requirements?
- Two GCSEs at grade E or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh or Mathematics/Numeracy
- Good personal presentation and communication skills are required
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
Units will include:
- Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
- Presenting a professional image in the salon
- Basic make-up application
- Create a hair and beauty image
- Provide basic manicure treatment
- Provide basic pedicure treatment
- Colour hair using temporary colour
- Follow health and safety in the salon
- Working with others in the hair and beauty sector
- The art of dressing hair
Learners will also have the opportunity to take part in both internal and external competitions and will be expected to improve Welsh speaking skills for the workplace.
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For English:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For Maths:
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
- A two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
Learners studying on a Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
- Online examination
What can I do next?
Future careers include qualified hairdresser, stylist or beauty therapist, with a goal of moving to a more technical or supervisory role within the industry or progression to either Level 2 Hairdressing or Level 2 Beauty Therapy.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Textbooks - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most textbooks are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- Specific make-up and brush kit, which you can purchase online before you start the course
- Specific hairdressing kit, which you can purchase online before you start the course
- Hairdressing uniform - from £43
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2025/26
- You will need to pay a £20 hairdressing workshop fee each year before you start the Level 1 course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
