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VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing

This course equips you with high-level technical skills, salon management, client care, and business acumen to lead in the hair industry.

Course information

Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 7

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Dunfermline

Start Date:

Aug 2026

Duration:

One year full-time

Who is this course for?

You will be in college 2-3 days, This course is ideal for experienced hairdressers looking to advance their technical, creative, and managerial skills. It suits those aspiring to become salon managers, educators, or specialists in advanced colour and cutting techniques, seeking to progress their career and leadership within the hairdressing industry.

What skills will I learn?

You will develop advanced skills in creative cutting, colouring, and styling, alongside in-depth knowledge of trichology, including hair and scalp analysis, disorders, and treatments. The course also enhances consultation techniques, leadership, and salon management expertise, preparing you for senior professional roles within the hair industry.

What will I study?

Quality management of client care in the hair and beauty sector, hair colour correction, manage the creation of a hair style collection, hair and scalp specialist services, principles of studio photography, studio photography, sales management in the hair and beauty sector

Application Information

What career opportunities are there?

Graduates can progress into a range of advanced roles, including salon manager, senior stylist, trichology specialist, colour technician, assessor, educator, or freelance consultant. The qualification also provides a strong foundation for starting your own salon business or pursuing further study in trichology or hair science.