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Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

at North Hertfordshire College, Stevenage · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate36 weeksFull time

What the college says

Your course will be a mix of practical salon, classroom and workplace sessions with employers such as WELLA. Areas of study include shampooing and conditioning, colour removal, neutralising, customer service, health and safety, customer service and styling and blow drying.You will learn the skills you need for the workplace including communication, numeracy, organisation and relationship-building.

What you need to get on

Students need to have a keen interest in the hairdressing sector and enjoy working as part of a team. A successful interview and initial assessment of English and maths. A school reference for 16 to 18 year olds. There are no formal entry requirements to join this course. We'll use your interview to make sure it's the right course for you. A successful interview; demonstrating interest, enthusiasm and commitment

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

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

  • Hitchin Centre

    Cambridge Road, HITCHIN, SG4 0JD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · HITCHIN

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