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Hair and Beauty - Level 1 Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

National Diploma (BTEC)
Level 1
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Castleford College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge required at all levels to start your career in the Beauty industry. It offers an exciting range of units for you to study in our modern well-equipped salons, supported by our team of highly skilled, highly qualified tutors.

This course will assist learners with confidence, communication skills and prepare them for working life.


Course Details

Some of the units include:

  • Personal presentation
  • Health & safety
  • Manicures
  • Facials
  • Make-up
  • Shampooing and conditioning hair
  • Styling and dressing women’s hair


How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will have a range of practical & theoretical assessments to complete dependent on the level and type of qualification being studied. You may also be required to produce a portfolio of evidence.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at Grade 9-1.

Your next steps...

On successful completion and with the required English and maths grades you can progress through the levels.

Additional information


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