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VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hair & Beauty Skills

at Truro and Penwith College, Truro · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 1T LevelsDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This course will introduce you to the skills needed to begin progressing toward a career in the Hair and Beauty industry. You will gain a Level 1 qualification in the skills required to progress on to a Level 2 course in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy. Throughout this course, you will develop your knowledge and understanding in a range of skills and techniques, alongside developing interpersonal skills that will assist you in communicating effectively with clients and understand the expectations required when in the industry. This one-year qualification is mainly a practical course, using a variety of teaching methods including discussions, demonstrations, and presentations. You will work on your own, in pairs and in small groups practicing techniques within a realistic working environment in well equipped, purpose-built salons.

What you need to get on

3 GCSE Grades 3 or above

How you are assessed

Two-year technical qualification with a 45-day industry placement. Equivalent to three A levels.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Penzance
  • 1 September 2026 · Truro

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