This is a draft document that will be updated following the outcomes of the qualification and funding/planning reviews
Programme Booklet:
Hair & Beauty Sector
* More detailed information is available in the Programme Guidance Document
Fran Hopwood Version 4 June 2013
Programme Booklet – Hair & Beauty Sector
Introduction:
The development of the programme based curriculum provides the post-16
sector with standard curriculum design principles for full-time learners that are
learner centred and accommodate institutional interpretation*. The programme
approach focus on equipping full-time learners to meet their learning needs and
future career and life aspirations. This consolidates existing good practice and
requires a new emphasis on recording and analysing learner outcomes.
Standard Design Principles
outcomes at the end of the programme. A generic definition for purpose and
outcomes at each level of study is given below. Although these initial definitions
can be applied to all learners following these programmes, they are only a
starting point. In order to meet the needs of each individual learner, the
programme purpose, content and intended outcomes may need to be adjusted.
Entry Level
PURPOSE: Development of basic and employability skills to reach their potential
to progress to vocational preparation and/or to lead independent and fulfilling
lives.
OUTCOME: Readiness for further study
Level 1:
Main
Qualification(s)
WBQ
or
Learning
Core
Post-16 Learner’s
qualification(s), intended
programme purpose
and progression outcomes
Learner
Community
Industry
Focus
Assessed /supervised
Work Related
Activity in addition
to 30 hours learning
core
Purpose and Outcomes:
The purpose of the Hair & Beauty programmes is to provide learners with the
skills, knowledge and understanding to reach their potential and to be successful
in their chosen programme of study and to progress to meet their intended
PURPOSE: Development of skills and addressing of skills gaps to the target level;
confirmation of the choice of vocational pathway; preparation for progression to
further study. A minority may progress to employment with or without further
training.
OUTCOME: Confirmation of chosen vocational route and progression to Level 2;
employment, employment with training or traineeship.
Level 2:
PURPOSE: Development of the breadth and depth of essential and employability
skills to the target level; preparation for progression to further study; preparation
for employment and/or work-based training
OUTCOME: Confirmation or refinement of vocational route or career choice;
progression to Level 3; employment, employment with training or apprenticeship.
Level 3:
PURPOSE: Development of the breadth and depth of essential and employability
skills to the target level; preparation for progression to further study, foundation
degrees or HE; preparation for employment and/or work-based training.
OUTCOME: Progression to Level 4 studies or HE; employment, employment with
training or an apprenticeship.
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Application of Programme Design Principles
Introduction:
This page should be read with the programmes for your area of work to clarify the
rationale, design principles used and content.
1. Level
This is the level of the main qualification and at least 50% of the programme must
be at that level. Provision should always focus on learners’ progression and the
need to address any skills gaps. This gives scope to focus on the needs of less able
learners and to challenge more able learners within the constraints of achieving
at least 50% of the LAP at the level of the main qualification.
2. Core
The content must meet the Learning and Skills (Wales) Measure and the 14-19
Learning Pathways Core entitlement that includes ESDGC, entrepreneurship,
Welsh language, Careers advice and guidance and 30 hours work experience. If
learners are undertaking the Welsh Baccalaureate (WBQ), the core requirements
are the five elements of Essential Skills Wales and the wider Key Skills, Wales,
Europe and the World, Work-related Education, Personal and Social Education
and the Individual Investigation.
The core accounts for about 20% (120-140 Guided Contact Hours (GCHs)) of the
total programme GCHs (600-700 GCHs) per year.
There will be differences in approach to the delivery of the core between
providers, levels and groups with much of the content embedded in the main
qualification or other strands of the programme and variations in how the
mandatory thirty hours of work related activity is achieved.
All programmes have a minimum requirement of three specific essential skills /
wider key skills. These are defined for each learning area and level. The level of
skills may be different to the main qualification(s) based on the outcomes of
initial / diagnostic assessment. They may be at the same level or one level above
or below but learners should develop the level of skills required to achieve the
main qualification. If learners enter with an appropriate level of GCSE or ESW but
are assessed below that level or have ‘spiky profiles’, the skills gaps may be
addressed through an alternative qualification such as the ‘Essential Skills for
Work and Life’, UfI, applied essential skills or through basic skills support.
3. Main Qualification
The main qualification or up to a maximum of four qualifications are the focus of
what the learner needs to progress to further learning or employment and
account for about 70% (420-490 GCHs) of the total programme GCHs (600-700
GCHs).
Learners at the lower levels (Entry or Level 1) whose progression pathway is not
yet certain may complete up to four main qualifications such as Awards in
associated vocational areas and as a basis for progression to one larger
qualification after Level 1.
4. Learner, Community and Industry Focus
This allows providers flexibility, with about 10% (60-70GCHs) of the total
programme GCHs (600-700 GCHs) to meet specific learners needs (basic skills or
ESOL support), the needs of the community (customer care or Welsh to meet
local job opportunities) or the needs of industry (new technologies). This section
may make use of qualifications or QALL units or non-accredited learning.
5. Work Related Activity
This provision of work related activity beyond the core requirements of 30 hours
may include activities that are part of the assessed part of the qualification in
vocational areas. The time allocated to learners to develop and refine their
practical skills should help them progress to employment.
6. GCHs
The total GCHs for the programmes are normally within the 600-700 GCHs but
there will be a minority of programmes above and below that figure primarily due
to the additional WRA. The percentage allocation of 20% to the core, 70% to the
main qualification and 10% to the LCIF elements may vary, for example at the
lower levels with more emphasis on the development of essential skills.
* More detailed information is available in the Learning Area Programme Guidance Document
Programme Area
E
Essential Skills at
E1,2,3 to L1
Essential Skills for Life
and Work Units
3035
%
E Level Award or Certificate in
Hairdressing
Work
Related
Activity
Employability Skills
15%20%
Skills for Work & Life
Other Taster Qualifications
Xref to LLDD LAP
GCH
Learner, Community and
Industry Needs
GCH
Main Qualification(s)
GCH
Core
GCH
Level
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy: Learning Programme Definition
Annual
GCH
600-700
45
50
%
Tutorial 2hrs per week
Core Entitlement
L1
WBQ Foundation
Or
Essential Skills at
E3 to L1
Comms (must be L1)
AoN;
1 other
2030
%
Level 1 Qualification in Hair &
Beauty
Or
Employability Skills L1
50
60
%
Level 1 Qualification in
Hairdressing and /or Barbering
Additional Qualifications to
meet Individual Learner
Needs
020
%
600-700
And/Or
Industry and Local Needs
Tutorial 2hrs per week
Core Entitlement
L2 Qualification in Hairdressing
L2
WBQ Foundation
Or
WBQ Intermediate
Or
Essential Skills at
L1 to L2
Comms (must be L2)
AoN
1 other
Employability Skills L2
2030
%
Or
L2 Qualification in Beauty Therapy
Or
L2 Qualification in Hairdressing
and Beauty
Or
60
70
%
Additional Qualifications to
meet Industry and Local
Needs
RWE
020
%
600-700
Or
Work
Experience
/
Placement
L2 Qualification in Complementary
Therapies
Tutorial 2hrs per week
Core Entitlement
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L3
WBQ Intermediate
Or
WBQ Advanced
Or
Essential Skills at
L2 to L3
Comms (must be L3)
AoN
1 other
L3 Qualification in Hairdressing
2030
%
Or
L3 Qualification in Hair with
L3 Qualification in Beauty
L3 Employability Skills
60
70
%
Additional Qualifications to
meet Industry and Local
Needs
Work
Related
Activity
GCH
Learner, Community and
Industry Needs
GCH
Main Qualification(s)
GCH
Core
GCH
Level
Annual
GCH
RWE
020
%
600-700
Or
Work
Experience/
Placement
Or
L3 in Hair and Beauty
Or
Tutorial 2hrs per week
Core Entitlement
L3 Qualification in
Beauty Therapy
Or
L3 Diploma in Theatrical Special
Effects & Hair & Media Makeup
Or
L3 Qualification in Complementary
Therapies
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Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy: SUGGESTED QUALIFICATIONS
Level
Main Qualification(s)
C&G VRQ Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector (E3)
E
Community, Learner and Industry Needs
Learners mainly completing units/Qualifications to develop skills of literacy,
numeracy, IT with an introductions to employability skills
VTCT L1 Award Intro to Hair Beauty Sector
Cross reference to LLDD Learning programme booklet
VTCT L1 Cert Intro to Hair Beauty Sector
L1
HAIR
C&G NVQ L1 Diploma in Hairdressing
C&G Entry 3 Award / Certificate in Employability Skills.
C&G L1 Certificate in Employability Skills
VTCT NVQ Diploma in Barbering
VTCT L1 or VTCT Nail Art ApplL2 Certificate in Customer Service.
C&G NVQ L1 Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering (QCF)
C&G L1 Award in Customer Service
VTCT L1 Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF)
C&G L2 Award in Contact Dermatitis
BEAUTY
VTCT Level 1 Diploma / Certificate in Beauty Therapy (QCF)
C&G L1 Award in Nail Art and Make-up
VTCT NVQ Certificate in Beauty Therapy
VTCT L1 Award in Retail Knowledge
???
Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments
HAIR & BEAUTY
WJEC Iaith Ar Waith
Agored QALL units e.g. Welsh in the Workplace
C&G L1 NVQ Certificate / Diploma in Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
C&G L1 Certificate / Diploma in an Introduction to Hair & Beauty Sector
C&G/ VTCT L1 Certificate / Diploma in Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
(QCF)
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Level
L2
Main Qualification(s)
HAIR
C&G and VTCT L2 Diploma / Certificate in Womens Hairdressing
C&G and VTCT L2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing
Community, Learner and Industry Need
C&G L1 or L2 Award / Certificate / Diploma in Employability Skills.
C&G L2 Award in Employability & Personal Development
BTEC L1 or L2 Award / Certificate in Workskills
VTCT L2 Certificate in Hairdressing Services
C&G L2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering
C&G L2 Diploma in Barbering
VTCT L2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering
VTCT L2 Award in Retail Knowledge
VTCT L1 or L2 NVQ in Customer Service
C&G L1 or L2 Award in Customer Service
BEAUTY
VTCT L2 NVQ in Beauty Therapy General
VTCT L2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
C&G and VTCT L2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services
VTCT L2 Certificate in Nail Treatments
C&G L2 Diploma in Nail Technology Enhancement
VTCT L2 Diploma / Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques
C&G VRQ L2 Award / Certificate in Barbering
C&G L2 Award in the Art of Colouring Hair
VTCT L2 Certificate Perming and Neutralising Hair
C&G L2 Award in Salon Reception Duties
VTCT L2 Award / Certificate in Nail Technology and Enhancements
HAIR & BEAUTY
C&G L2 Diploma in Hair and Media Makeup
VTCT L2 Diploma in Theatrical Special Effects & Hair & Media Makeup
VTCT L2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up Studies (QCF)
VTCT L2 Cert in Nail Technology
VTCT L1 or L2 Award in Nail Art Application
VTCT L2 Certificate in Cosmetic make up and Beauty Consultancy
VTCT L2 Certificate in Cosmetic Make-up
VTCT L1 Award in Themed Face Painting
VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage
C&G L2 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
VTCT L2 Certificate in Anatomy & Physiology for Complementary Therapies
WJEC Iaith Ar Waith or Agored QALL units e.g. Welsh in the Workplace
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Level
L3
Main Qualification(s)
HAIR
C&G and VTCT L3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing
C&G and VTCT L3 Diploma in Womens’ Hairdressing (QCF)
VTCT L3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering
VTCT L 3 Diploma in Barbering (QCF)
BEAUTY
C&G and VTCT L3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General
VTCT L3 Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy
C&G L3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques
VTCT L3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage
VTCT L3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services
VTCT L3 NVQ 3 in Spa Therapy
VTCT L3 in Beauty Therapy Treatments (QCF)
HAIR AND BEAUTY
C&G L3 Diploma in Hair and Media Makeup
VTCT L3 Diploma in Theatrical Special effects & Hair & Media Makeup
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES
VTCT L3 Diploma in Massage Therapy
VTCT L3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies Techniques
VTCT L3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
C&G L3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
Community, Learner and Industry Needs
C&G L2 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Employability Skills.
BTEC L1 or L2 Award/Cert in Workskills
Deloitte L2 Employability Skills
C&G L3 Award in Bridal Hair
C&G L3 Award in Creative Design Skills
C&G L4 Award in Colour Correction
C&G L3 Award in Styling Women’s Hair
C&G L2 Award in Contact Dermatitis
C&G Cert in Barbering
VTCT L3 Certificate Creative Hair Design
VTCT Award in Makeup
C&G L3 Award in Indian Head Massage
VTCT L3 Salon Management QAN 60013953
VTCT L3 Award Female Intimate Waxing
VTCT L3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make Up
C&G L3 Award in Media Make Up
VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage
VTCT VRQ L3 Healthy Eating and Wellbeing
VTCT L3 Award/Cert Stone Therapy Massage
VTCT L3 Certificate in Hot Stone Therapy
VCTC L3 Certificate in Microdermabrasion Treatments
VTCT L3 Award in Spa Treatments
VTCT VRQ L3 Provide Indian Head Massage
VTCT L2 Award in Spray Tanning Techniques
WJEC Iaith Ar Waith
Agored QALL units e.g. Welsh in the Workplace
Learndirect units
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HAIR AND BEAUTY: PROGRESSION ROUTES
From Entry Level:
At this level, the focus is on learners achieving a good foundation in essential skills and completing vocational introductory courses and work and employability
skills.
The preparation for progression to L1 has to consider the entry requirements of the learning area and the support available to enable achievement and
completion. Progression to a L1 Traineeship is possible.
From Level 1
The focus at L1 may be on a specific pathway or on a broad learning area introductory course providing a range of skills with the opportunity to select one of
the pathways from the learning area when learners progress to L2, either into further full-time study or a traineeship / apprenticeship route.
Hairdressing
Beauty Therapy / Complementary Therapies
From L2:
Progression to L3 as full-time study or apprenticeship route
From L2:
Progression to L3 full time study or apprenticeship route. Further training and
progression to Sports Therapy
Job opportunities:
Apprentice or trainee hairdresser
Job Opportunities:
Technician Beauty Therapy or Sport and Fitness Therapy, Nail Technician
From L3:
Progression to L4 Salon Management, FD or Degree in Salon/Small
Business Management
From L3:
Progression to L4 Salon Management, FD or Degree in Salon/Business
Management or Holistic and Spa Therapies. Further training and progression
to Sports Therapy
Job opportunities:
Hairdresser in salons, hotels, cruise lines, health spas etc, Senior Stylist,
Salon Supervisor or Manager, Trichologist, Sales Representative, Selfemployment
Job opportunities:
Beauty Therapist in salons, ,cruise lines, health spas etc. , Salon Supervisor /
Manager, Holistic Therapist, Make-up Artist, Nail Artist, Beauty Consultant,
Colour/ Image Analyst, Spa Therapist, Complementary Therapist/ Sales
Representative, Self-employment, Teacher
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