Hair & Beauty VTCT Level 1
at Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College, Hereford · college
What the college says
Based on the National Occupational Standards for Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy, this Level 1 course is a job-ready qualification which requires you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required in the hairdressing and beauty therapy industry. Our well-equipped, commercially run hair salon provides opportunities for you to develop skills within a commercial setting. You will be expected to build up a client base of paying customers in order to complete the practical assessments. This is a key feature of the course.
What you need to get on
A minimum of four GSCEs at grades 1 or 2, including English and maths or successful completion of a Foundation or Entry Level 3 qualification and good progress with English and maths.
How you are assessed
Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.
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
North Shropshire College
Oswestry Campus Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry, SY11 4QB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Oswestry
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