Hair & Beauty
Hair & Beauty
Qualification Level and Examination Board: Level 1 City & Guilds Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
How is the course assessed?
Assignments include both practical tasks and knowledge tasks and to pass a unit you will complete both aspects. Knowledge tasks are graded pass, merit or distinction. Practical tasks are pass or fail only. The grade achieved in the knowledge task will determine the overall grade for the unit. This will allow you to track your progression whilst developing the skills needed for your next steps in the industry.
What is the content of the course?
Hairdressing
Shampooing and conditioning
Blow-drying and styling the hair
Plaiting and twisting
Colouring hair using temporary products
Beauty
Make-up application
Manicure
Nail art
What could I study Post-16?
Level 2 or 3 Beauty courses
What possible careers could I have?
This qualification will give you an introduction to both the Hairdressing and Beauty professions and will help you to make decisions about your future career pathways when you leave school.
Additional information
You will have the chance to have hands-on practical training to prepare you for your first steps into this exciting industry.
Les Varendes High School & Sixth Form Centre
Les Varendes St Andrew's, Guernsey,
Phone: 01481 226571
Principal: Verona Tomlin
Motto: Qui veult peult (Norman French)