Level 1 Certificate - Options: Hair & Beauty
Online, United Kingdom
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The Level 1 Options pathway at Hugh Baird College lets you sample vocational subjects before choosing one. You study two subjects in the first term, then focus on one while improving employability skills alongside practical salon and theory classes. If you’re unsure about being a hairdresser or beauty therapist, this course helps you explore the Hair & Beauty sector, build customer service and professionalism, and access further industry connections.
Career Outcomes: You could progress to roles such as Hairdresser, Beauty Therapist, Salon Assistant, makeup artist, retail beauty advisor, apprenticeships in hair and beauty, or continue to higher-level vocational programmes.
The Level 1 Options pathway at the College enables you to choose from a diverse range of courses; Travel and the Visitor Economic, Art & Design, Hair and Beauty, Childcare, Health and Social Care, Business, Digital, Sports Public Services.
You will study two subjects in the first term and then choose one to pursue for the rest of the year, whilst improving your employability and study skills alongside your vocational subjects. The Level 1 Options pathway gives you choices to shape your learning journey before fully committing to your next steps.
If you are unsure whether you want to be a Hairdresser or Beauty Therapist – this pathway will help you choose your future direction. You will gain valuable insight into the Hair and Beauty sector and develop the relevant skills and knowledge to start your career. Working in the practical salon and theory classes, you will build confidence in your abilities within a customer-related industry, gaining high levels of customer service and professionalism.
