VTCT Skills Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering

The purpose of the VTCT Skills Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering qualification is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to be a hairdressing or barbering assistant.

This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 years or over and has both mandatory and optional units to achieve.

The mandatory units are shampoo and condition hair, preparing for hair services and maintaining the work area, contributing to effective working relationship and blow-drying hair. The optional section of this qualification allows you to choose what you would like to study and includes assisting with salon reception duties, assisting with shaving services, assisting with hair colour and lightening services, assisting with perming services, assisting with removing hair extensions and plait and twist hair using basic techniques. On successful completion of this qualification you will be in a position to apply for employment as an assistant/apprentice in a salon/barbershop setting.

Successful achievement of one of the following is required to undertake this qualification; Level Entry 3 qualification in hairdressing or barbering, schools programme of study or a successful interview/skills test.