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An Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Level 1 Diploma

at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2022see the detail

Level 2Stepping stonesGCSE1 yearFull time£1,600

What the college says

Every year, we successfully train many students in becoming fully-qualified beauty therapists. By choosing a career in this industry, you will have the opportunity to combine creativity with customer care; helping people to look and feel great. Beauticians are specialists in discussing and understanding client requirements, analysing and advising on skincare and beauty regimes, giving treatments, and applying cosmetics. This Level 1 course will give you a broad base of knowledge and you will learn how to perform effective beauty treatments. You will attend college full time, participating in practical salon and classroom sessions to gain hands-on experience of these wonderful treatments. We will help you develop the skills you need to work in the beauty therapy industry, including: communication, problem solving, professional standards, client consultation, time management, customer care, creativity, .. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you need to get on

You need to have GCSE English Language and maths at grade 2 or above. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Reading

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