What is the course about?
This VTCT Entry Level Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills will enable you to perform hair and beauty skills. This qualification will introduce you to practical Hair and beauty skills and techniques involved in creating a total look; via the unit called Create your own hair and beauty image. You will cover a range of techniques which will enable you to achieve a total look.Also included, care and hygiene in the salon and communication skills. All units in this qualification have been designed as a foundation for further study both in the hair and beauty sector and more broadly. You will develop foundation knowledge of the hair and beauty sector and use this as a basis for further learning at Level 1. This qualification will enable learners to develop a broad range of practical hair and beauty skills and techniques involved in creating a total look; via the mandatory unit, Create your own hair and beauty image. This is a short, taster course into the sector. In addition, you will have an opportunity each week to develop your English skills within the hair and beauty sector.
This is an Entry Level 3 course, so Learners need to have at least an Entry Level 3 Functional Skills English and Maths. Additionally, you should have at least basic digital IT skills.
In this course you will gain a general introduction to the Hair and Beauty sector covering Health and Safety in a salon environment, for employers, employees and clients. You will also learn about hairstyling and how to prepare to out carry some basic plaiting and twisting hairstyles.
The course will be taught through a blend of practical work, demonstrations and theory classes delivered on site in the college salon. You will build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your knowledge and competence in order for you to gain your qualification. Your portfolio of evidence will be assessed by your tutor via an e-portfolio system.
Learners on a low income or in receipt of applicable benefits will not be required to pay a fee. You will need regular access to a computer or laptop and reliable internet service to complete this course. Once enrolled, learners will be able to download a free copy of Microsoft Office and will be given access to Microsoft office 365.Equipment for practical sessions will be available to you.
You will have learnt about the importance of Health and Safety in the industry and how to work safely and hygienically in the salon. You will be able to prepare the skin and client for a basic consultation and either makeup or hairstyling. You will be able to carry out basic hairstyles with plaits and twists.
Upon successful completion of this course you could progress onto the Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector.
