Beauty Techniques for Beginners Level 1


  • Start Date: 01/09/2025
  • Course is for: School Leaver
  • Course Length: 1 Year
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Are you passionate about beauty and eager to make a mark in the glamorous world of make-up, nails, and skincare?

Join us at our state-of-the-art-salon Botanica, where you’ll train alongside our expert salon team. Experience hands-on learning with our innovative curriculum that blends practical techniques with insightful theory, ensuring you’re well-equipped for success in the dynamic beauty industry.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Discovering Beauty
    An introduction to the captivating world of hair and beauty, exploring its history, trends, and evolution.
  • The Art of Presentation
    Master the art of presenting yourself professionally in a salon setting, setting the stage for a successful career.
  • Glowing Skin
    Dive deep into the realm of skincare, learning essential techniques to achieve radiant and healthy skin.
  • Hand Care Excellence
    Unlock the secrets to flawless hand care, from nourishing treatments to pampering rituals.
  • Make-up Magic
    Learn the fundamentals of make-up application, from natural day looks to glamorous evening styles.
  • Creative Face Painting
    Unleash your artistic flair with themed face painting, transforming faces into captivating works of art.
  • Nail Artistry
    Delve into the world of nail art, mastering techniques to create stunning designs that dazzle and impress.
  • Manicure Mastery
    Learn the essentials of providing a basic manicure treatment, perfecting the art of nail care.
  • Pedicure Perfection
    Dive into the art of pedicure treatments, ensuring feet are pampered and polished to perfection.
  • Crafting Beauty Looks
    Create your signature hair and beauty image, blending creativity with technique to craft stunning transformations.
  • Safety First
    Prioritise safety with comprehensive training on health and safety practices in the salon environment.
  • Salon Management Skills
    Gain insights into salon reception duties and the importance of teamwork in the hair and beauty sector.

Required Entry Qualifications

Three GCSE grades 1-3, preferably including maths and English, plus an informal interview with a member of our teaching team.

You will be continually assessed throughout your programme with practical assessments performed in our state of the art beauty salons.

Theory is assessed through written assignments.

We have an established team who love teaching beauty therapy and have a huge variety of experience.

We have worked for national companies such as Saks Hair and Beauty, and local salons including City Retreat in Newcastle.

We have our very own Microbiologist who turned her hand to beauty and one teacher who travelled to exotic places working on the cruise ships. Another member of the team completed her course with us and never left, she now teaches with us.

An important part of your course will be an industry placement.

This is your chance to see the industry and get some real-life experience, which is always good for your CV!

You need to do this for one day a week alongside your course, you can choose a beauty salon, nail salon or anywhere linked to the course that will boost your confidence and help you develop your skills.

Check out how we are embedding sustainability throughout our hair and beauty courses:

  • We’re a part of the Green Salon Collective, a company that offer Zero-to-Landfill Salon Recycling Solutions for Hairdressers.
  • Our hair, foils and metal tubes are recycled.
  • We use eco-heads, shower heads that reduce water use by around 70%.
  • Our beauty supplier is Eve Taylor and for every product we buy, they plant a tree.
  • We don’t print our learning portfolios, they’re all online.
  • We use the Wella Hero platform, which helps the students gain knowledge on all aspects education in the hair industry including sustainable salon operations.

You will require a kit and uniform, which will allow you to present a professional image and develop your skills in our own salon Botanica.

We’ll invite you to our summer open event where we share all the information on how to get your hands on everything you need.

We will support and guide you through your studies and the course. You’ll be able to continue your training onto Level 2 beauty therapy or a beauty apprenticeship at Level 2.

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