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Starts 8 September 2025

Runs at

Stephenson Campus

Level

Level 1

Mode

Full-Time

Starting

8 Sep 2025

Ending

3 Jul 2026
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This course is designed to introduce you to a range of practical skills from across the hair and beauty industries. You will develop skills across hairdressing and beauty therapy, and have the opportunity to work in our commercially run salon gaining vital first-hand experience and developing your customer care skills.

Hairdressing can be an extremely rewarding career for those who wish to pursue it. This course will teach you a variety of transferrable skills which will allow you to progress into specific areas within the Hair and Beauty industry.

Enrichment is a fundamental part of student experience at SMB College Group. To develop a wide range of industry skills and knowledge, students have the opportunity to attend guest speaker sessions and participate a number of workshops in barbering and long hair.

  • What will I learn?

    The course includes 12 units and focuses on:

    • Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
    • Create a hair and beauty image
    • Shampoo and conditioning
    • Hair plaiting
    • The art of dressing hair
    • Themed face painting
    • Providing basic manicure treatment
    • Skincare
    • Salon reception duties
    • Styling women's hair

    You will also be required to complete work experience.

    You will continue to study Maths and English alongside your course.

  • How will I be assessed?
    Assessment consists of a mixture of coursework, assignments, practical assessments and written exams.
  • Where could this course lead to?
    If learners successfully complete this course and achieve Maths & English at grade 3 or above, you may progress onto Level 2 courses in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy.
  • What qualifications or experience do I need?
    Maths and English level 2 or above.
  • How long is the course?
    1 Year