Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Network meeting

3007 Beauty, Nails and Spa NVQs

Beauty, Nails and Spa NVQs Title and LevelGLHCredits Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Beauty Therapy18419 Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy40441 Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy46454 Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy - make up36544 Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services32940 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy54565 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy – Massage40751 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy - Make-Up36445 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Spa Therapy50963 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services36348

3001 Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Title and LevelGLHCredits Entry 3 Award in the Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector667 Entry 3 Certificate in the Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector12213 Level 1 Award in the Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector809 Level 1 Certificate in the Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector14015 Level 1 Diploma in the Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector35038

Level 1 Awards Title and Level GLHCredits Level 1 Award in Colouring and Styling Women’s Hair 606 Level 1 Award in Colouring and Styling Men's Hair 606 Level 1 Award in Make-up and Face Painting 606 Level 1 Award in Styling, Plaiting and Twisting Hair 606 Level 1 Award in Hair Styling 606 Level 1 Award in Nail Art and Face Painting 606 Level 1 Award in Nail Art and Make-Up 606

Level 2 Awards Title and LevelGLHCredits Level 2 Award in Photographic Make up and Dressing Hair6010 Level 2 Award in Dressing Hair to Create an Image9011 Level 2 Award in Photographic Make up9011 Level 2 Award in Body Art9011 Level 2 Award in Photographic Make up and Body Art Design609 Level 2 Award in Colouring and Dressing Hair9012 Level 2 Award in Facial Care and Scalp Massage for Men608

Level 3 Certificates Title and Level GLHCredits Level 3 Certificate in Creative Hair Design and Make-Up Level 3 Certificate in Nail Design and Make-Up Level 3 Certificate in Complementary Medicine and Principles of Massage Level 3 Certificate in Massage, Anatomy and Physiology Level 3 Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology, Complementary Medicine and Massage Level 3 Certificate in Making a Hair Addition and Styling Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Massage and Anatomy and Physiology 12014

3003 VRQs in Beauty Therapy, Nails, Spa, Hair and Media Make-up

Level 2 –Diplomas/Certificates in Beauty Therapy 14+ Scheme number CreditGLH 3003 – – 60 GOLA Diploma Beauty Therapy Services Certificate in Beauty Therapy Services – – 61 GOLA Diploma in Beauty Consultancy Services Certificate Beauty Consultancy Services – 62 GOLA Diploma in Nail Technologies Services Certificate Nail Technologies Services

Level 2 –Diplomas in Beauty Therapy – 16+ Scheme number CreditGLH 3003 – – 63 GOLA Diploma in Beauty Therapy – – 64 GOLA Diploma in Beauty Consultancy – – 65 GOLA Diploma in Nail Technology Enhancements – – 66 GOLA Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up

Level 2 –Certificates in Beauty Therapy – 16+ Scheme number CreditGLH Make-up Waxing Techniques Facial Treatments Lash & Brow Treatments Manicure Pedicure Nail Technology Ear Piercing Nail Art Beauty Salon Reception Duties15131

Level 2 –Awards in Beauty Therapy – 16+ Scheme number CreditGLH Beauty Salon Reception Duties Make-up Waxing Techniques Facial Treatments Lash & Brow Treatments Manicure Pedicure Nail Technology Follow Health and Safety Practice in the Salon Ear Piercing Nail Art324

Level 3 –Diplomas in Beauty Therapy – 16+ Scheme number CreditGLH 3003 – – 70 GOLA Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques – – 71 GOLA Diploma in Body & Spa Therapy – – 72 GOLA Diploma in Nail Technology – – 73 GOLA Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up 56452

Level 3 –Awards in Beauty Therapy – 16+ Scheme number CreditGLH Body Massage Epilation Massage using Pre-blended Oils Indian Head Massage Self Tanning UV Tanning Facial Electrical Therapy Body Electrical Therapy Permanent Lashes438

Level 3 –Awards in Beauty Therapy – 16+ Scheme number CreditGLH Micro Dermabrasion Intimate Male Waxing Intimate Female Waxing Stone Therapy Airbrush Make-up Airbrush Nails Nail Art Spa Treatments748

Frequently asked questions

Exposing the myths

NVQs - Which of the following are myths? A cross (x) does not need to be recorded for any unmet ranges NO Comments must be recorded in logbooks and on treatment plans/client consultation forms NO Assessors can allow a few extra minutes on the service times NO The 2 week rules applies for E4 papers No Once 70% is achieved on an E3 it is a requirement to complete the outstanding questions Yes Once 70% is achieved in an E4 the outstanding questions can be orally questioned YES All oral questions must be recorded NO – but it is good practice to sample as part of internal verification

NVQs - Cross unit knowledge tests need to be completed before any other test is carried out NO Witness testimonies can only be used once the minimum amount of observations have been recorded by the Assessor YES E4’s can only be taken after a Practical observation has been completed NO A practical assessment can only be carried out once E3 knowledge questions have been covered NO If a contingency has not been covered by practical observation, it can be cross referenced to a GOLA question NO

VRQs - Which of the following are myths? Staff require A and V units for Hair & Beauty VRQs NO – however there are new Training, assessment and Quality Assurance (TAQA) qualifications There are set services times for VRQs NO - but this is a preparation for employment qualification Can you get insurance to work in the Hair & Beauty Industry with these qualifications YES Are these qualifications recognised by Industry YES Clients, peers, models and fake body parts can be used for all assessments Yes – but this is a preparation for employment qualification A pass can only be achieved if using a head block or a fake body part NO

VRQs - Does all the range listed in the Qualification handbook need to be evidenced NO – this can be used as a teaching syllabus – any range needed to be included in the practical observations are listed in the practical observation check list Do formative assessment have to be carried out in Beauty YES – there is a minimum requirement for each technical unit Can you fail a formative assessment NO Candidates are permitted to use the practical observation checklist to work from when completing practical tasks No All practical criteria must be met during a practical observations YES

VRQs - Knowledge tasks are graded NO – Only the practical observation is graded Research and report assignments are not closed book tests YES – these may be completed away from the centre, in the candidate’s own time and pace GOLA on-line tests are closed book tests YES GOLA on-line tests are graded pass or fail only YES Once a pass mark has been achieved with GOLA, the remaining questions need to be completed using oral questions NO If a candidate has registered onto the qualification including GOLA on line tests, there is the flexibility to do a combination of both on line tests or the knowledge tasks YES

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