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Key details

Course area
Hair and Beauty
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Entry Level

Course introduction

It is no longer possible to apply/enrol for this course as there are no course dates available. Please check back later as we may be offering it again in the future.

This course is perfect if you are aged 19+ and wish to gain an insight into barbering and hairdressing and develop new skills.

During this introductory course, you will learn:

  • Basic information about the hair and beauty sector
  • Professional image
  • Health and safety
  • Shampoo and condition the hair
  • Styling and cutting the hair
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork

You can expect a dedicated team of lecturers who work in the industry and have up to date relevant skills and experience.   

This course is a hands-on learning experience to ensure you gain a solid grounding in the main hairdressing and barbering techniques using high quality products.  

If you have not recently achieved a relevant Health and Safety qualification you may be required to study this during the course at an additional cost.

Course information

Gateway Level 1 Award Introduction to Hair and Beauty

You will need: 

  • To be aged 19+
  • A keen interest in the hair and barbering industry
  • A good level of English skills

Assessment is by written evidence of work undertaken and skills developed as well as photographs of work created.

You could progress on to a City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing

Please note you need to provide your own model to complete treatments for the assessments.

You will be expected to wear professional dress that is all black and full black shoes.

Careers related to this course

Hairdressers and Barbers

Potential Earnings

£27,215.90

Average Earnings

£15,940.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Service Enterprises

People in these occupations provide a variety of services, including property and estate services, home care, hairstyling and beauty services, cleaning, and funeral services.

Skills

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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