Course Detail

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

Level 1 - Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

  • Academic Year: 25/26
  • College 16+
  • Crewe Campus
  • EP Campus
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How to apply

The Course

This course is ideal for those who want to do hairdressing but do not have the entry requirements for the Level 2 programme.

The course will cover:

  • Introduction to the hair & beauty sector
  • Present a professional image in the salon
  • The art of dressing hair
  • Follow health & safety in the salon
  • Working with others in the hair & beauty sector
  • Create a hair & beauty image
  • Colour hair using temporary colour
  • Salon reception duties
  • Create and maintain retail displays in the salon
  • Shampoo and conditioning

You will also study the following as part of your study programme:

  • Functional skills Maths & English
  • Certificate in Personal and Social Development
  • Styling Women’s hair
  • Promote products and services to clients in a salon
  • Hair plaiting

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Typically you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above.
On successful completion of the course you could progress to a related Level 2 course at the College.

Adults can enrol for FREE

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you’re aged 19+ you’ll more than likely be eligible to enrol onto an adult course for FREE.
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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Crewe Campus
Starts : September 2nd, 2025
1 Year
EP Campus
Starts : September 2nd, 2025
1 Year

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When exploring the courses we have available, you may see a fee attached but you’re more than likely to be eligible for a fully-funded enrolment!
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