VTCT Skills
Level 1
QN: 600/1180/4
Curriculum Active
VTCT Skills Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 476 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
17 Units
Guided Hours
476 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Colour hair using temporary colour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for application of temporary colour
- Be able to apply a temporary colour
2
Create a Hair and Beauty Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an image
- Be able to create an image
3
Create and maintain retail displays in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create and maintain a retail display
4
Follow health and safety in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain health and safety practices
- Be able to follow emergency procedures
5
Hair Plaiting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic hair plaiting service
- Be able to carry out basic hair plaiting techniques
6
Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the career opportunities and working patterns within the hair and beauty sector
- Know the main hairdressing services and beauty treatments
7
Plaiting and Twisting Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic plaiting and twisting hair
- Be able to carry out basic hair plaiting and twisting techniques
8
Presenting a Professional Image in a Salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate in a salon environment
- Be able to present a professional image and maintain personal hygiene in a salon.
9
Promote products and services to clients in a salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to promote products and services to the client
10
Provide scalp massage services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to provide scalp massage services
- Be able to carry out scalp massage services
11
Salon reception duties
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out salon reception duties
- Be able to record salon appointments
12
Shampoo and Conditioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for shampoo and conditioning
- Be able to shampoo, condition and towel dry hair
13
Style and finish African type hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to style and finish African type hair
- Be able to style African type hair using blow dry techniques and heated and thermal equipment
14
Styling Men's Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for styling for men
- Be able to provide styling for men
15
Styling Women's Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for styling for women
- Be able to provide styling for women
16
The Art of Dressing Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for Dressing Hair
- Be able to provide a Dressing Hair Service
17
Working with others in the hair and beauty sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work as part of a team in a salon
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/1180/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2011