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Hairdressing City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma

at City of Wolverhampton College · college

Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

If you want to work as a hairdresser this course will set you on the path to a successful career in the industry. You will gain skills, experience and confidence in styling hair and learn about customer service and health and safety in the salon. To enhance your learning, you will also get chance to take part in enrichment weeks during which you will be able to learn new techniques, take part in competitions, and complete additional short courses in areas that would be useful to you in the industry, such as hair extensions, wedding hair, creative styling an ear piercing. Please note: you will be expected to arrange the work experience placement yourself and will also be required to purchase your own hairdressing kit, costing approximately £180, as well as a college-braded uniform costing approximately £50 - order forms will be provided before the start of the course and financial support may be available to help with these costs. On completion of the course you will be able to progress to a Level 2 hair or beauty qualification.

What you need to get on

To access this course you are required to have: Three or more GCSEs at grade 1 or above including English and/or maths Undertake a salon skills session in which you will be required to meet members of the teaching team and demonstrate twisting and plaiting the hair Purchase a hairdressing kit and college-branded uniform (details will be provided at enrolment)

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

  • City Learning Quarter

    1 ST. GEORGES PARADE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV2 1AZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · WOLVERHAMPTON

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