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Hair & Beauty (Level 1)

at University Academy Holbeach, Spalding · university

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma39 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

Level 1 is ideal if you're just starting out in hair and beauty and want an understanding of the industry - enough to succeed in a job in the area or to move on to further study. There are three qualifications available at this level: Level 1 Award in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector. Whichever qualification you choose, you complete two mandatory units: Introduction to the hair and beauty sector Presenting a professional image in a salon. Depending on whether you choose the shorter award or the longer certificate or diploma, you also choose one or a number of optional units from a range of 12, including: Skin care Nail art application Styling men's hair Styling women's hair The art of photographic make-up. For a full list of optional units, download the qualification handbook from the additional documents section.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE's grades 1-9 (including English and Maths)

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

  • University Academy Holbeach

    Park Road Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7PU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Spalding

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