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Beauty – Level 1 Diploma (Alton)

Level 1 Diploma

A beauty student giving a facial treatment.

Availability & Details

Beauty Therapy - Level 1 Diploma AFY-HABE1D/C01

Venue
Alton Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2026-27 (1 year)

Examination board
Vocational Training Charitable Trust

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Overview

This course provides a good insight into the work of a beauty therapist.

For this course, dress code is very important. You’ll look at ways of presenting yourself professionally and working as part of a team. You will be taught in a realistic environment, practicing on each other until you have learned the practical skills necessary to work on clients.

Grade 2 or above in GCSE English, Maths and Science.

All students will be expected to comply with the beauty industry standards of dress code; this applies to both theory and practical lessons. Jewellery and facial piercings are not acceptable and must be removed before entering classes.

You will learn practical beauty skills including:

  • Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
  • Presenting a professional image
  • Health and safety in the salon
  • Salon reception duties
  • Working with others
  • Skin care treatments
  • Make-up application
  • Themed face painting
  • Nail art application
  • Manicure treatment
  • Create a hair and beauty image
  • The art of photographic make-up

The theory will be covered in a classroom and you will have assignment work to complete. You will always need to be in full uniform and carry your kit to all practical classes. English and Mathematics skills will also form part of your course and will be included in each of your lessons. You may have the opportunity to partake in volunteering work within the community.

You will carry out a variety of practical treatments within a realistic working environment. You will also have assignment work to complete.

This course requires you to purchase a uniform and kit and we include tripsto
enhance your learning and experience of industry. All of these costs will
beexplained at interview and students in receipt of financial assistance will be
supported with these costs.

On successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to move on to a Level 2 course in Beauty.


The tutors were really supportive and it was all thanks to them that I have achieved what I have. I’ve also made loads of great friends and really enjoyed my time at the college.

Lizaveta Sinkerich, A Level student

I’m really happy and pleased with my grades. I really loved my time at the college, I have also made lots of friends, it’s a really nice place to be, I don’t want to leave.

Lauren Piper, A Level student

I overcame a couple of barriers by working really hard to get the top grades. My experience was really good, with the course and the lecturers, the residentials and activities, together it was all really good. I had really great teaching support, I could always go to the lecturers and speak to them if I needed to.

David Stenning, Public Services student