Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty Skills
at Westminster City Council, London · local authority
What the college says
The main purpose of the VTCT Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ) is to enable you to develop hair and beauty skills, techniques and knowledge, which will prepare you to progress to the next level of vocational learning. All the units in this qualification directly prepare you for further study in the hair and beauty sector. All units in this qualification have been designed as a foundation for further study both in the hair and beauty sector and more broadly. The qualification includes one main unit in Create a Hair and Beauty Image using colour. You have the opportunity to develop your skills and abilities further by undertaking one optional unit which will be agreed with the Tutor at the start of your course. You will also have the choice to develop your knowledge and understanding of relevant hair and beauty products, health and safety, customer services, designing retail display areas and the hair and beauty sector.
What you need to get on
The course is open to all applicants.
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
Lisson Grove Centre
Lisson Grove Centre 219 Lisson Grove, London, NW8 8LW
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Start dates
- 23 April 2027 · London
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
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Lowestoft · East of England · 600 hours
- Their version
Sheffield · Yorkshire and The Humber · 1 year
- Their version
Leeds · Yorkshire and The Humber · 1 year
- Their version
South West · 2 weeks