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Hair and Beauty

Entry 3  in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector - Award, Certificate & Diploma

The Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector qualifications can open doors to a wide variety of roles, including:

  • Salon Assistant

Level 1 in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector - Award, Certificate & Diploma

Level 1 is ideal if you're just starting out in hair and beauty and want an understanding of the industry - enough to succeed in a job in the area or to move on to further study.

Hair and Beauty

There are three qualifications available at this level:

  • Level 1 Award in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
  • Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
  • Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector.
 Hair and Beauty Course

Whichever qualification you choose, you complete two mandatory units:

  • Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
  • Presenting a professional image in a salon
Depending on whether you choose the shorter award or the longer certificate or diploma, you also choose one or several optional units from a range of 12, including:
  • Skin care
  • Nail art application
  • Styling men's hair
  • Styling women's hair
  • The art of photographic make-up