VTCT Skills
    Level 1
    QN: 601/5788/4
    Curriculum Active

    VTCT Skills Level 1 Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 510 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    Syllabus Units
    17 Units
    Guided Hours
    510 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Blow dry hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Blow dry hair
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Blow dry hair
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Blow dry hair
    2

    Colour hair using temporary hair colour

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Colour hair using temporary hair colour
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Colour hair using temporary hair colour
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Colour hair using temporary hair colour
    3

    Create a hair and beauty image using colour

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Create a hair and beauty image using colour
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Create a hair and beauty image using colour
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Create a hair and beauty image using colour
    4

    Customer service skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Customer service skills
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Customer service skills
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Customer service skills
    5

    Design a retail display area in the salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Design a retail display area in the salon
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Design a retail display area in the salon
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Design a retail display area in the salon
    6

    Face painting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Face painting
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Face painting
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Face painting
    7

    Follow health and safety in a salon

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Follow health and safety in a salon
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Follow health and safety in a salon
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Follow health and safety in a salon
    8

    Foot and toenail care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Foot and toenail care
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Foot and toenail care
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Foot and toenail care
    9

    Hand and nail care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Hand and nail care
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Hand and nail care
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Hand and nail care
    10

    Make-up application

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Make-up application
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Make-up application
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Make-up application
    11

    Nail art

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Nail art
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Nail art
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Nail art
    12

    Plaiting hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Plaiting hair
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Plaiting hair
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Plaiting hair
    13

    Promote hair and beauty products

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Promote hair and beauty products
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Promote hair and beauty products
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Promote hair and beauty products
    14

    Shampoo and condition hair

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Shampoo and condition hair
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Shampoo and condition hair
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Shampoo and condition hair
    15

    Skincare

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Skincare
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Skincare
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Skincare
    16

    The hair and beauty sector

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of The hair and beauty sector
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in The hair and beauty sector
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for The hair and beauty sector
    17

    Winding skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Winding skills
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Winding skills
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Winding skills

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/5788/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2015