Introduction to Hair and Beauty Level 1 Foundation

If you’re a school leaver and interested in hair and beauty, this course is an ideal stepping stone towards achieving your ambition.

During this vocational course, you will:

• complete a series of hair and beauty assignments.
• learn how to organise yourself and develop a Personal Progression Plan.
• develop your employability skills.
• undertake volunteering or work experience.

How will I develop my English and Maths skills?

• If you already have a GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in English and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills, you’ll be supported to achieve a higher grade of 4 or above.
• If you’ve already achieved an entry-level Functional Skills qualification, you will progress to the next entry level or to Level 1 Functional Skills if you’ve already achieved Entry Level 3
• If you don’t have any English or Maths qualifications, you will be individually assessed and placed at the best level for you to succeed. You can also book into Study Plus if you need extra support.

Our entry requirements for Level 1 are:

• Two GCSEs Grade 2 (E) or above including Maths or English

or

• Entry 2 or above Maths and English Functional Skills

You will need to attend an informal interview. Please bring a recent school report and record of attendance.

This course for school leavers aged 16-18.

This is a one-year, full-time course. You will be expected to attend College for three or four days a week

During this course, you will be assessed in a variety of different ways to give you the best opportunity to demonstrate your skills throughout the year.

You will be mainly assessed through practical activities.

You could progress onto a trade-specific Level 1 course, a Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or employment.

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.

You will need to buy a college uniform, which costs around £32, and kit which costs around £100.

If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.