BTEC Certificate in Hair & Beauty (L1)

What will I learn ?

The 13-credit Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Award (QCF) provides an introduction to the skills, qualities and knowledge that may be required for employment in a particular vocational sector.

The course is designed for learners who wish to pursue their career in Beauty or Hair styling. The course trains you in various techniques and methods that are used on different occasions / events.

Units that will be covered in the course are:
Unit 1: Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
Unit 2: Presenting a Professional Image in a Salon
Unit 3: Skin Care
Unit 4: Hand Care
Unit 5: Shampoo and Conditioning
Unit 6: Hair Plaiting
Unit 7: Create an Image Using Colour for the Hair and Beauty Sector
Unit 8: Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
Unit 9: Presenting a Professional Image in a Salon
Unit 10: Basic Make-up Application
Unit 11: Nail Art Application
Unit 12: Themed Face Painting
Unit 13: Styling Women’s Hair
Unit 14: Styling Men’s Hair
Unit 15: Plaiting and Twisting Hair
Unit 16: The Art of Photographic Make-up
Unit 17: The Art of Dressing Hair

Changes to Visa Application Fees

Below is a the link to updates of fee changes in visa applications:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2013/april/09-fees-april

Changes in English Language Requirement for Settlement and Citizenship

The Home Office has officially announced changes in the English Language requirements for those applying for Settlement in the UK and British Citizenship. As of 28/10/2013 before applying for any of the categories stated you will have to pass the Life in The UK Test and also pass an English language test in Speaking and Listening at B1 level (ESOL entry level 3 equivalent).

For more information click on link below:

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2013/april/15-settlementrequirements1

Changes to \'Knowledge of Language and Life\' Requirements

Official changes have been announced by the Home Office for those applying for Settlement in the UK and British Citizenship. For either applications you will need to meet the knowledge of language and Life requirements after 5th November 2015 by:

- Passing the Life in the UK Test and
- Having a Speaking and Listening qualification in English at B1 level (Home Office approved test centre)

For more information click on the statement of intent below:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/knowledge-of-language-and-life-in-the-uk-for-settlement-and-naturalisation-statement-of-intent