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City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma In Hairdressing

at Gateshead College, Gateshead · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Studying both hairdressing and beauty therapy, you’ll work in our professional salon, Baltic Salon and Spa on paying clients. With a focus on hairdressing techniques, you’ll develop skills in colour enhancement, plaiting and twisting, cutting techniques, creative styling and the art of dressing. You’ll undertake a work experience placement one day a week to help develop your communication and creativity skills and have the chance to enter national competitions. On completion you can progress to our Level 2 in Hairdressing. Colour enhancement Plaiting & twisting cutting techniques creative styling Art of dressing This course will begin journey to showcase your creativity in preparation for Level 2 Hairdressing.

What you need to get on

Qualifications needed You'll need good communication skills, plenty of enthusiasm and the ability to work with other people. Required experience We welcome all applicants without any prior experience or knowledge in this area. You will need motivation to achieve and have a passion to gain skills enabling you to progress this as a career in the future.

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

  • BALTIC CAMPUS

    Quarryfield Road Baltic Business Quarter, GATESHEAD, NE8 3BE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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