What this course is
Every practical course at the Academy requires this module first. It establishes the professional safety foundation that every natural hair service is built on.
You will cover the key legislation governing salon environments — COSHH, RIDDOR and the Health and Safety at Work Act — alongside infection control, sterilisation of tools and equipment, correct use of PPE, risk assessment, and the correct procedures for reporting accidents and incidents.
What you leave with
- Working knowledge of COSHH, RIDDOR and the Health and Safety at Work Act
- Infection control and sterilisation procedure for tools and equipment
- Correct selection and use of PPE
- Risk assessment you can apply in your own salon
- Accident and incident reporting procedure
- Course notes, endorsed workbook and certificate of completion
Is this the right course for you
Yes, if you
- Are starting any practical course at the Academy
- Work with clients and want your practice properly grounded
- Are setting up on your own and need the legislation clear
Not yet, if you
- Nothing — this module is open to every learner
- It is required before any practical course, so start here
Who teaches it
Questions about this course
Do I need any experience for this module?
No. It is open to every learner and assumes no prior training. It is the first thing we teach, and it is required before you take any practical course.
How long is it?
Half a day, three hours, running 9:00 to 12:30 on a Monday or Tuesday at our Stratford salon.
What do I leave with?
Course notes, an endorsed workbook and a certificate of completion naming the module and the date.
Can my salon pay for my place?
Yes. Tell us at checkout and we will invoice the salon directly.
Is this module included in a programme?
Yes. It is one of the five modules in the Foundation Programme, which combines the whole category at a saving.
