Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 1
Code HAB1
Course Level Level 1 Length of Course 1 Year
Entry Requirements
3 GCSEs at Grade D to G including English Language
or Entry Level Foundation in Beauty Therapy
plus Good personal presentation and good communication skills
Course Content
This course is an introduction to beauty therapy; you will be learning the skills required to assist the Beauty Therapist in their role and carrying out treatments within a commercial salon environment. You will be working as a team to ensure a smooth salon environment. You will also study:
- Assisting with facial and nail treatments
- Assisting with express facial
- Manicure and pedicure treatments
What can I do next?
Employment - This course can form the foundations for future work in this industry.
Education - On completion of the course you can progress onto higher level qualifications, such as Level 2 NVQ in Beauty Therapy.




