Introduction to the Beauty Sector Diploma
at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college
What the college says
The Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Beauty Sector, a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills through introducing you to the beauty industry and includes how you should present a professional image in the salon.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-2 or Entry Level 3 in Hair and Beauty
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
Wigan Campus
Parson's Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wigan
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