The Diploma within the Welsh Baccalaureate Caroline Larissey Senior Development Manager

Principal Learning Qualification  Developed in partnership with employers and universities  Provides in-depth subject knowledge  Practical transferable skills  Insight into an occupational area without committing learners to a career in that area.

Made up of:  Principal Learning Qualification  Generic Skills  Project Qualification  Functional Skills & Personal Learning & Thinking Skills  Additional and or Specialist Learning (ASL)  10 days work experience 14 – 19 Diploma in England

VRQs Principal Learning And Project The Welsh Baccalaureate

Fully Integrated Delivery Key to Success Principal Learning Project Work Related Education Key Skills/ ESW

Welsh Baccalaureate Update  There are approximately 50,000 Welsh Baccalaureate learners at all levels at the moment. (Sept 2010)  There are 214 centres approved to deliver the WBQ from September 2010, of these, 172 are schools, 22 are FEIs, 18 are training organisations and 2 PRUs.

 Available at levels 1, 2 & 3  Can only be taken within the options of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification and  must be accompanied by the Project Qualification Qualifications in Wales

Principal Learning Level 1 = 240 GLH 50% of which must be applied learning Foundation Project = 60 GLH Principal Learning level 2 = 420 GLH 50% of which must be applied learning Higher Project = 60 GLH Principal Learning [level 3] = 540 GLH 50% of which must be applied learning Extended Project = 120 GLH ‘Size’ of Principal Learning and Project Qualifications

Support from Awarding Organisations  Specifications and guidance for Wales  Staff Development

 Expressions of interest were sent to DCELLS in July 2010 and applications were received in November 2010  22 applications have been approved for delivery in September 2011 and 3 invited to resubmit by January 31st 2011  If these are approved, this will involve a total of 11 Networks and 11 of the 14 lines of learning. Application Process

PL Hair and Beauty Studies Delivery  2010 Networks Carmarthenshire – Coleg Sir Gar Neath Port Talbot Newport Swansea Caerphilly  2011 Networks Cardiff – Coleg Glan Hafren Wrexham

Funding support  Additional funding will be provided by DCELLS for the Networks to manage  Specific pump priming funding will be provided - £2000 per line of learning  Delivery Funding per learner for 2 years.

Breadth of the Diploma Principal Learning  Hairdressing  Barbering  African Caribbean Hairdressing and Barbering  Beauty Therapy  Nail Services  Spa Therapy

Design Global/General Hair and Beauty Individual

Applied and Experiential Learning Plan – Do - Review – Communicate

Foundation Level Foundation Principal Learning in Hair and Beauty Studies Unit 1.1 Introducing the hair and beauty sector Unit 1.2Creating a positive impression Unit 1.3Introducing hair styling Unit 1.4Introducing basic skin care treatments Unit 1.5 Introducing basic hand and nail care services Unit 1.6 Personal appearance, style and wellbeing Unit 1.7 Careers in the hair and beauty sector and related industries

Intermediate Level Intermediate Principal Learning in Hair and Beauty Studies Unit 2.1Safe and healthy working practices Unit 2.2The world of hair and beauty Unit 2.3The science of hair and beauty Unit 2.4 Communication and client care Unit 2.5History of hair and beauty in society Unit 2.6 Promoting and selling products and services by professional recommendation Unit 2.7Salon business systems and processes Unit 2.8Exploring skin care and make-up Unit 2.9Exploring hair care and styling Unit 2.10Exploring hand care and nail art

Advanced Level Advanced Principal Learning in Hair and Beauty Studies Unit 3.1 Business location and design for hair and beauty Unit 3.2 Event management and enterprise for hair and beauty Unit 3.3 Product research, design and development within hair and beauty Unit 3.4 Exploring business management for hair and beauty Unit 3.5 Exploring media and image within hair and beauty Unit 3.6Exploring the world of spas Unit 3.7 Business planning and finance within hair and beauty Unit 3.8Cosmetic science

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