Level 1
Make up and Hair Level 1 (Pathway 4)
This one-year, full-time Level 1 Make up and Hair qualification will help you build the foundations to begin an exciting career. You will learn all about the requirements for working in the Beauty industry and…
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Course overview
This one-year, full-time Level 1 Make up and Hair qualification will help you build the foundations to begin an exciting career.
You will learn all about the requirements for working in the Beauty industry and its exciting opportunities. You will work in our modern college salons to practice your skills in a realistic environment.
You will develop the knowledge and skills you need for the next level of learning, employment or an apprenticeship.
How to apply
Find out more about our A Level pathways and how to apply
Who is this course for?
This course is for young people aged 16-18.
If you have a passion for working with people and you are keen to develop your Make up and Hairstyling skills then this is the course for you.
What you’ll learn
This Level 1 course will give you basic knowledge, skills and experience in beauty. You will also build your confidence and your communication skills when working with clients.
You will learn about the make-up and hairdressing industry and gain your Level 1 Make-up qualification. This will include:
- Health and safety in the salon/make-up studio
- How to present yourself professionally to meet industry requirements
- Working with others in the hair and beauty industry
- Introduction to skincare
- Basic make-up application
- Themed face painting
- Styling women’s hair
- Plaiting and twisting hair
Students are expected to have all treatments performed on them by other students, and to model other students’ work.
Entry requirements
3 x GCSEs at Maths and English at grade 2, or a previous vocational qualification. However, if you don’t have any formal qualifications, don’t worry, simply let us know and we can assess you to ensure that you will be able to achieve well on the course.
We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to tour our excellent facilities and ask any questions you may have.
You will be asked to provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.
Future career and study
This qualification opens doors to allow you to progress on to Level 2 full-time programmes in Hair and Media Make Up, Hairdressing or Beauty.
With these Level 2 qualifications, you can work in a Hairdressing or Beauty salon, become a self-employed Makeup Artist, or advance to a Level 3 full-time course in your chosen field.
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery.
If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.