Level 1
College 16+
Hair, Beauty and Barbering
Hairdressing Level 1
Are you looking to work in the hair and beauty industry? This course will provide you with a great introduction to hairdressing.
- Attendance - Full-time
- Duration - 1 year
- Start Date - September - June
- Where - Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, Huddersfield Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
This course has been designed to introduce you to a wide range of practical skills that will allow you to begin a successful and exciting career in the hairdressing industry, including developing your visual skills when displaying retail stock.
You will gain skills and knowledge about the large variety of services available within the industry, such as applying temporary colour, shampooing and conditioning and the creative skills involved in the art of dressing hair.
As you advance your practical skills during the course, you will also develop your knowledge of the different types of hair and the health and safety requirements to effectively run a salon, as well as how to present yourself in a professional environment.
You will be able to learn within our purpose-built hairdressing and beauty salons stocked with all the essentials to create your desired looks. Our salons are open to the public, so you will be working within a professional environment from the start of your course. Students will practice on real clients and may also practice treatments on other students on the same course at Kirklees College.
Finance and Funding
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Entry Requirements
A minimum of GCSE English and maths grade 1 or above. It is also expected that students complete their current course of study to the best of their ability and maintain a positive approach to continuing their studies.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed through observations of practical ability, treatment plans, written assignments, external tests, online learning and completion of a portfolio of work.
Course Progression
Level 2 Hairdressing
Level 2 Barbering
Apprenticeship
Career Progression
On completion of your Hairdressing studies you can progress on to a career in the industry.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
Find the perfect career
We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.