BTEC HAIR & BEAUTY
The Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Award, Certificate and Diploma in Hair and Beauty
The Certificate offers an introduction to the hair and beauty sector and could be studied alongside other subjects within a study programme The Diploma gives learners the opportunity to develop a broader range of skills in the hair and beauty sector.
Who are these qualifications for?
The Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Award, Certificate and Diploma in Hair and Beauty are primarily for post-16 learners who want to continue their education and develop their skills for progression to further learning and, ultimately, to employment.
The Award is designed for learners who may want to study a sector unit and plan their next steps by completing the Developing a Personal Progression Plan unit.
The Certificate is designed for learners who may be ready to progress quickly to further study.
The Diploma is designed to be taken over one year, as a substantial vocational qualification within a study programme.
| Nail Art | Hair Styling |
| Carrying out a Treatment | Salon Tasks |
| Customer Relations | Makeup Techniques |
| Personal Presentation |
All learners taking these qualifications will study core units that focus on key transferable skills such as research and planning, time management and working with others.
Learners will also take a number of sector units. The content of the sector units offers a broad introduction to the skills and knowledge within that sector, allowing the delivery to be practical and active in order to engage the learners.
For the hair and beauty sector, the units cover topics and activities such as finding out about the careers and progression within the sector, responding to a brief to come up with ideas, and carrying out hair and beauty treatments.