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VTCT L1 Diploma in Hairdressing

at Chichester College Group, Chichester · college

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma34 weeksFull time

What the college says

The VTCT Skills Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressingis a qualification that has been specificallydesigned to develop your practical skills throughthe following units; introducing you to thehair and barbering industry how to present aprofessional image and work with others inthe salon. You will be able to work on a salonreception develop your creative skills in the artof dressing hair and applying temporary colour how to create a hair image provideeffective shampooing and conditioning hair how to display retail stock or the creative art ofstyling hair.To further enhance your practical skills youwill also complete additional hairdressing units in style hair usingbarbering techniques & plaiting and twisting hair.

What you need to get on

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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

  • Brighton MET Central Campus

    Brighton Metropolitan College 1A Pelham Street, Brighton, BN1 4FA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Brighton

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