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Hair and Beauty Level 1 Certificate

East Sussex College - Hastings

Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 1
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027
East Sussex College Hastings
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
You will be required to wear a uniform and have a kit to work with while studying this course. The kit costs around £100 and the uniform around £50.

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Course Summary

During this Level 1 course, you will learn the basics of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy treatment techniques. You will get an overview of both of these exciting industries, learning how to perform a range of basic treatments before specialising in one of these areas.

Course Details

This one year course is designed to provide you with the foundation skills required to progress onto a level 2 course while working towards your English and Maths qualifications. During this course you will study fundamental units in health and safety, professional image, basic hair styling, shampooing and hair styling

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Your assessments will focus around practical tasks and treatments carried out in the salon, as well as coursework assignments and exams.

Entry requirements

You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.

Your next steps...

After completing the course you will have experience in hair and beauty and will be able to choose a path in either Hairdressing, make-up or Beauty Therapy.

Additional information


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