VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing
at Chelmsford College, Chelmsford · college
What the college says
If the hairdressing industry is one you'd like to pursue but you're wondering how to enter the workforce, this course is for you. The primary outcome of the VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing is to prepare you to progress to the next level of vocational learning. All the units within this qualification directly relate to the hairdressing industry. With further progression as well as the skills and qualification gained on this course, in time you will be able to work as a fully qualified Hairdresser either for a business or self-employed.
What you need to get on
2 GCSEs grades 9-2 in English and Maths
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
Chelmsford College Princes
Princes Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9DE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Chelmsford
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