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Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

Course Code: IHBC
  • Level: 1
  • Qualification: Certificate
  • Course type: FREE (Eligibility Applies), Part-time
  • Duration: 11 weeks
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: Mondays, 5.30pm - 9.00pm and Fridays, 9.30am - 4.30pm plus two Saturdays

What's it all about?

Are you thinking about becoming a hairdresser, stylist, beautician, or beauty therapist? This level 1 VRQ City & Guilds qualification at City College Plymouth will give you an in-depth introduction to the hair and beauty sector. You’ll learn some basic employability skills such as how to present yourself with a professional image, as well as learning some hair and beauty basics such as skin care including cleanse, tone and moisturising, nail care including basic manicure and hair care including shampooing and conditioning techniques. This part-time, 20 week hair and beauty course provides a fun and inspirational insight into the industry and teaches some basic skills required to progress to the next level, which may include units like:

  • presenting a professional image
  • an introduction to the hair and beauty sector
  • nail care
  • skin care
  • hair care including correct shampooing and conditioning techniques
  • health and safety

Course information

You may learn a range of new units, here is an example of some of the units covered;

  • how to present a professional image
  • an introduction to the hair and beauty sector
  • how to do a basic manicure
  • skin care
  • how to shampoo and condition hair
  • health and safety

Learners must have achieved an entry level 3 ESOL if English is a second language and working towards level 1 and have a keen interest in Hair and Beauty.

You will be assessed by written assignments, no formal exams.

On successful completion you may progress to a level 2 hair and beauty course at the College.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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