Hairdressing - Level 1

Hairdressing - Level 1 Diploma

The Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing is a qualification specifically designed to develop your practical skills.

This course provides an introduction to the hair industry and learn how to present a professional image and work with others in the salon.

You will develop your creative skills in the art of dressing hair and applying temporary colour, learn how to create a hair and beauty image and how to provide effective shampooing and conditioning hair.

You will be able to work in a salon reception and learn how to display retail stock for the creative art of styling hair.

To further enhance your practical skills, you will have the opportunity to choose from the following hairdressing units:

• Style hair using barbering techniques
• Plaiting and twisting hair
• Style and finish Afro-textured hair
• Provide scalp massage

Underpinning this qualification, you will develop your knowledge of health and safety whilst working in the hair industry. You
will also develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of each unit.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in hairdressing and will provide you with the foundation for further learning. It will also enable you to perform your services and assist others in the salon.

You will need:

• A good Level of English (minimum grade 3)
• An interest in hairdressing

You will be assessed by:

• Assignments
• Practical observations
• Online tests

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

On successful completion of this qualification, you can progress onto Level 2 Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty, Make-up or Nails course.