VTCT Skills Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing

The VTCT Skills Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills through the following units; introducing you to the hair and beauty industries, how to present a professional image and work with others in the salon. You will be able to work on a salon reception, develop your creative skills in the art of dressing hair and applying temporary colour, how to create a hair and beauty image, provide effective shampooing and conditioning hair, how to display retail stock or the creative art of styling hair. To further enhance your practical skills you will have the opportunity to choose from the following hairdressing units; style hair using barbering techniques, plaiting and twisting hair, style and finish Afro-textured hair, provide scalp massage. Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety whilst working in the hair industry. You will also develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of each unit.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in hairdressing and will provide you with the foundation for further learning. It will also enable you to perform your own services and to assist others in the salon.

There are no formal prerequisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification.