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SFLAW in Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty & Early Years (Level 1 Certificate)

City and Guilds
Apprenticeships & Traineeships

Course Overview

This course offers the perfect introduction to the Hair, Beauty, Barbering or Early Years industries, setting students up for future employment. Learners can select one pathway to specialize in either Hair, Beauty, Barbering or Early Years. As part of the course they will complete qualifications in Employability and Professional development. In addition, students will participate in essential skills training in Maths, English, and ICT.Students will gain hands-on experience through project-based learning during their work placements in our state-of-the-art college salons.This comprehensive course is designed to equip young learners with the core academic, workplace, and personal skills they need to succeed in education, employment, and everyday life. Through engaging lessons, practical activities, and real-world applications, learners develop confidence, independence, and the essential competencies that prepare them for their future pathways.Students will be eligible for a non-means tested Education Maintenance Allowance of £40/week.Applicants must not already have achieved a full Level 1 (defined by the DfE as four GCSEs at grade D–G including English and maths at D–F, or equivalent). In some cases, due to barriers to engagement/learning this may be possible with DfE Careers Service approval.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Strabane

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate SFLAW in Hairdressing, Barbering, Beauty & Early Years
    Campus: Strabane
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2026
    Fees:
    -

Course Offering

  • Site location Strabane

Course Modules

  • Professional Development
  • Employability
  • ICT
  • English
  • Maths
  • Work Based Learning
  • Hairdressing Units
  • Beauty
  • Barbering
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

No formal entry requirements for this course, however applicants must have the potential to successfully gain the qualification and complete pre-entry interview before offers issued. All students must have the potential to undertake work placement during this programme.If you are aged 16-17 years you can join Skills for Life and Work. If you have a disability you can join if you are under 22 years of age. If you have an in-care background, you can join if you are under 25 years of age. Your local Careers Office can provide full details on these and other eligibility requirements.

ROI Requirements

No formal entry requirements for this course, however applicants must have the potential to successfully gain the qualification and complete pre-entry interview before offers issued. All students must have the potential to undertake work placement during this programme. If you are aged 16-17 years you can join Skills for Life and Work. If you have a disability you can join if you are under 22 years of age. If you have an in-care background, you can join if you are under 25 years of age. Your local Careers Office can provide full details on these and other eligibility requirements.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required

Work Placement

Work Placement is an integral part of the programme ( 3 days in College/2 Days in Work placement)

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Uniform - 30.00

What's Next?

Further Study

Students on completion of one of the four pathways, Hair, Beauty, Barbering or Early Years, along with the required level of Essential skills in Numercay & Communication can progress onto the Level 2 Traineeship in the chosen vocational pathway

Career Prospects

This program looks at individual needs of students as part our award winning careers academy team will work with the students to help them progress onto a pathway that best suits their own ambitions.

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