Course code
Attendance
Full time
Duration
1 year
Intake
September only

Our Level 1 Hair and Beauty qualifications are designed for those who aspire towards a career in the hair and beauty industry.

We will help you develop skills and techniques to carry out professional treatments following strict industry standard health and safety requirements. The topics that will be undertaken will develop your skills, knowledge and professional confidence so you are fully equipped to enter the world of work.

Topics you may study on this course include:

  • Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
  • Presenting a professional image
  • Introduction to styling women's hair
  • Creating an image
  • Introduction to styling men's hair
  • Plaiting
  • Skin care
  • Make-up
  • Nail art
  • Manicure

How you will be assessed:

  • Practical assessments
  • Assignments

You will have the opportunity to progress into careers in:

  • Beauty Therapy
  • Barbering
  • Hairdressing
  • Make-up Artistry
  • Salon Management

There may be additional costs for uniform and kit.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students: 

  • Commitment
  • Collaboration
  • Confidence
  • Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Level 1 Intro to the Hairdressing and Beauty Sector (hair route): 4 GCSEs at grade 9-2 (including Maths and English Language)

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies. 

These may include:

  • Art Club
  • Chess Club
  • Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Gaming Hub
  • Music Club
  • Pride Club
  • Student Ambassador Scheme
  • A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.

Careers in Hair, Beauty & Barbering