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Level 1 in Beauty Therapy

at Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge · college

Entry levelStepping stonesCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

Thinking about a career in the Beauty Therapy? The Beauty Therapy Industry can be demanding career, requiring good health, stamina, a capacity for hard work, a pleasant personality and the ability to get on with people. If you think that you possess these qualities, you want to learn a range of industry skills and you have a genuine interest in this career route then this course is for you. The course also consists of GCSE English & Maths lessons for those not already at a grade 4, and all students study ACE and Century lessons to ensure they are continuously developing their English & maths skills in a contextualised manner, so you leave us with the best possible skills required by employers. The course will provide you with knowledge, skills and professional behaviours relevant to Beauty Industry requirements, many of the underpinning skills will also be relevant in a wide range of customer service settings and are therefore transferable. Course content can include: Understanding skin structure and the science of how it reacts to a variety of treatments & products. Client care & consultation skills including skin & lifestyle analysis. Basic skin & hand care, Manicure & pedicure, Basic & photographic make-up, Nail art or face painting Creating total looks based on themes or colours. All L1 theory is assessed by assignments, you will therefore need to allow time for home study. Any L2 units within the qualification can be assessed by online multiple choice tests. We will intr

What you need to get on

You will need 2 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above. Potential candidates must demonstrate their commitment and enthusiasm towards a career within the Hair industry. Each candidate will be considered on their experience, suitability, school reference showing good attendance and behaviour and a practical aptitude test.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

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

  • Cambridge Regional College

    Science Park Campus, King Hedges Road King Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2QT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Cambridge

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