Quick facts
Qualification type | City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate |
Duration | 1 year |
Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
Entry requirements |
Students will be able to start at this level if they have achieved a grade 3 in English & Maths at GCSE. Some students may have completed an Entry level Hairdressing or Beauty programme during year 10 & 11 of Key Stage 4 in formal education but will need to have also achieved at least a grade 3 in English & Maths. |
Campus | he Academy of Hair and Beauty, West Suffolk College sixth form campus, Bury St Edmunds |
Work placements | Yes |
Is it for me?
What you'll learn
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Anatomy and physiology
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Basic manicure and pedicure treatments
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Skin care
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Creating a hair and beauty image
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Applying make-up
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Nail art.
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Presenting a professional image
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Health and safety
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Working with others
Equipment required for the course
Upon enrolment for this course, learners will receive order forms regarding uniform requirements of the course.
The uniform will consist of grey tailored trousers, two tunic tops, plain black cardigan and flat black closed toe shoes. Students must be in full and correct uniform for all practical lessons, with hair in a tight bun, nails must be short and unvarnished. Nail extensions and visible piercings are not allowed during practical sessions.
Uniform costs: £40
Work experience placements
Learners will be encouraged to complete work related experience within the industry, or in-house at West Suffolk College, to enrich their programme of study and gain employability skills.
Assessment
Assessment will be on a unit-by-unit basis, each having both theory and practical elements to achieve. You will be given feedback as you progress through the skills taught and then once you are competent, you will be prepared for assessment tasks. Most units offer a Pass, Merit or Distinction grading system.
Further study
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Beauty Therapy Technical Certificate Level 2
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Beauty and Spa Therapy Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3
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Nail Professional Technical Certificate Level 2
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Nail Professional Advanced Technical Diploma Level 3
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Apprenticeship
Example careers
- Beauty Therapist
- Spa Therapist
- Brow Specialist
- Lash Technician
- Beauty Salon Manager
Days & times
Starting September 2025