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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
Level 1
Start date
Friday 6th March 2026
End date
Friday 26th June 2026
Time
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Fees
£127.00
Course code
Parent course code:C056950 Child course code: Q056951
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Course introduction

This course is perfect if you are aged 19+ and wish to gain an insight into beauty therapy, as well as developing new skills.

During this introductory course, you will learn:

  • Basic information about the hair and beauty sector
  • Professional image
  • Health and safety
  • Basic manicure services including nail painting
  • 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 beauty 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 in Introduction to Hair and Beauty

You will need: 

  • To be aged 19+
  • A keen interest in the beauty 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 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

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

Kit and uniform will be provided.

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