This course will introduce you to the skills needed to begin progressing toward a career in the Hair and Beauty industry. You will gain a Level 1 qualification in the skills required to progress on to a Level 2 course in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy. Throughout this course, you will develop your knowledge and understanding in a range of skills and techniques, alongside developing interpersonal skills that will assist you in communicating effectively with clients and understand the expectations required when in the industry. This one-year qualification is mainly a practical course, using a variety of teaching methods including discussions, demonstrations, and presentations. You will work on your own, in pairs and in small groups practicing techniques within a realistic working environment in well equipped, purpose-built salons.