This course here at KITE College is designed to introduce learners to the hair and beauty industry. It provides the learners opportunities to explore the pathway of hairdressing and beauty, where they will not only be encouraged to develop practical skills but also soft skills.

We work with learners to understand their areas of interest and provide each student with a tailored, individual learning journey. The course is built of individual units which gives flexibility to progress to a higher level qualification within KITE, to further education or employment.

Due to the nature of the learners’ abilities and needs, we offer a holistic approach to learning, helping them achieve their goals.

The salon is a friendly and safe environment which helps to give learners confidence, we hope to enhance learners’ creativity and passion for the subject.

City & Guilds Introduction to Hair and Beauty Sector Entry 3 and Level 1 (3001-90)

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification covers a very wide range of basic areas related to the skills and knowledge required for preparing to work in the Hair and Beauty Industry.

The following areas that can be covered within this qualification:

• presenting a professional image in a salon
• working with others
• Basic hand care, skin care, nail art and shampooing
• Basic make up application and face painting
• women’s hair styling
• using temporary colour to create an image
• health & safety
• reception duties
• create a hair and Beauty Image

All learners will cover the mandatory core units: Introduction to the hair and beauty sector and presenting a professional imagine in a salon.

The choice of optional units will allow the learner to experience the different introductory skills within the hair and beauty sector.

This course is predominately hair based with added basic beauty care.

Who could take this qualification?

For learners starting out in hair and beauty and want a basic understanding of the industry, this qualification is designed for learners who want to prepare for further learning or training in the hair and beauty sector.

What could this qualification lead to?

This qualification could lead to jobs such as:
• Hairdressing Salon Assistant
• Beauty Salon Assistant
The learner could progress onto a full Level 1 qualification.

What else you will do

Mental Health & Wellbeing support and Training
Mental wellbeing among learners has been estimated to be around half the level of non-students. What makes matters worse is that mental health has historically been something that many people don’t feel able to openly acknowledge or discuss.

KITE College wants to ensure that all learners are equipped with a baseline awareness of mental health and wellbeing and have the skills to respond to mental health difficulties.

Our new Supporting learner Mental Health & Wellbeing e-learning course aims to change that! It provides you with a practical understanding of mental health and wellbeing, and ensures you have the skills to respond to mental health difficulties and to help you overcome any difficulties you encounter.

Learning Support
Becoming a learner at KITE College, your goals and aspirations become ours and we will give you all the help and support you need to achieve them.

We have a dedicated, highly qualified and experienced teaching and support staff working collaboratively with cross-college teams in efficiently assessing a student’s needs as well as organising and implementing a wide range of support programmes, each tailored to their individual requirements.

Life Skills
Life Skills are any skills you need to manage the activities and challenges of everyday life effectively. Mastery and development of these skills can improve all areas of your life, from your work to your relationships. They allow you to handle almost everything better, from processing your emotions more effectively to interacting with others. Some of the key areas you will focus on are:

Employability Skills
Employability Skills can be defined as the transferable skills needed to make you ‘employable’. Along with good technical understanding and subject knowledge, employers often outline a set of skills that they want from an employee. These skills are what they believe will equip the employee to carry out their role to the best of their ability.

Functional Skills
Functional Skills qualifications are key to building foundations for you to progress into your specialist skillsets. These subjects are a vital part of the entry/exit requirement for vocational study, apprenticeships and traineeships.

Learners who are entitled to extra support can also apply for: Free College Meals, Assisted Travel and Learner Bursaries.

Want to know more? Please contact: Reception@kite-college.org