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Level 1 - Hairdressing Pathway Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector City & Guilds Diploma

at The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Berkshire · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma35 weeksFull time£1,575

What the college says

This is a one-year course that will develop the skills that you need for a career within hairdressing. As well as teaching you essential and artistic hairdressing skills and techniques, the Level 1 Diploma will also develop your practical skills to prepare you for salon life. You will learn everything from shampooing and conditioning services, plaiting and twisting hair, creating a hair and beauty image and the art of styling hair, right through to communication, teamwork, and how to provide excellent customer service. 101-Introduction to the hairdressing industry 102- Presenting a professional image 103- Styling hair 105 -Plaiting & twisting hair 111- Apply a temporary colour 112- Create an image 113- Health & Safety 114- Reception duties 003-Shampoo & condition the hair and scalp 215- The art of dressing hair 217-The art of colouring hair

What you need to get on

A minimum of grade 2’s in both Maths & English. This course is designed so that learners are to experience a chosen vocational subject whilst allowing the time to work towards achieving 4s within Maths & English. A positive attitude, desires to learn & a good character reference must be evident on enrolment. A willingness to be a model throughout the duration of the course for all units.

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

  • Slough and Langley College

    Station Road Langley, Slough, SL3 8BY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Slough

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