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Level 1 Diploma Hairdressing

  • Campus

    Newark Campus and Lincoln Campus

  • Start Date

    September 2026

  • Duration

    1 Year (Full-time)

Do you love styling hair and finding new ways to wear it? Do friends and family always comment on how good you are with it? Are you confident and enjoy talking to all kinds of people? If so, this course is perfect for you.

This course will provide you with a clear understanding of the Hairdressing Industry. You will develop the skills needed to assist a stylist in Hairdressing within our fully equipped salons. In addition to this, you will be given the chance to attend training with manufacturers, showcase your skills in local and national competitions and work on a number of paying clients.

During the course, you’ll learn:

  • Preparation for hair services and maintaining work areas

  • Contribution to the development of effective working relationships

  • How to blow dry hair

  • How to shampoo and condition hair

  • Assisting with hair colouring and lightening services

  • How to plait and twist hair using basic techniques

  • Entry requirements

    You will need 2 GCSE's including English Language (minimum Grade 2) and a keen interest in the Hair sector.


    You will be required to attend an interview/experience day and provide a reference (from an employer or recent school/college report)

    Assessment & Progression

    Assessment: Assessment is a combination of practical observation, oral questioning, online knowledge-based exams and portfolio work.

    Progression: Completing this course may allow you to progress onto the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing, Hair or an Apprenticeship programme. This is dependent on meeting entry criteria for the programmes including; a clear disciplinary record, good attendance of 85% and above, positive tutor reference and achievement of GCSE Maths and/or English.

    What You Will Need To Bring

    You’ll need workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and kit from our preferred supplier. You’ll also need general stationery equipment and access to the internet; PCs are available on campus.

    Course Fees

    Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

    For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

    Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

    For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]

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