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3007Beauty, Nails and Spa

NVQs

Beauty, Nails and Spa NVQs - 3007

Title and Level GLH Credits

Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Beauty Therapy 184 19

Level 1 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy 404 41

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy 464 54

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy - make up 365 44

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services 329 40

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy 545 65

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy – Massage 407 51

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy - Make-Up 364 45

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Spa Therapy 509 63

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services 363 48

3001Introduction to the Hair

and Beauty Sector

Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector - 3001

Title and Level GLH Credits

Entry 3 Award in the Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector 66 7

Entry 3 Certificate in the Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector 122 13

Level 1 Award in the Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector 80 9

Level 1 Certificate in the Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector 140 15

Level 1 Diploma in the Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector 350 38

Level 1 Awards

Title and Level GLH Credits

Level 1 Award in Colouring and Styling Women’s Hair 60 6

Level 1 Award in Colouring and Styling Men's Hair 60 6

Level 1 Award in Make-up and Face Painting 60 6

Level 1 Award in Styling, Plaiting and Twisting Hair 60 6

Level 1 Award in Hair Styling 60 6

Level 1 Award in Nail Art and Face Painting 60 6

Level 1 Award in Nail Art and Make-Up 60 6

Level 2 Awards

Title and Level GLH Credits

Level 2 Award in Photographic Make up and Dressing Hair 60 10

Level 2 Award in Dressing Hair to Create an Image 90 11

Level 2 Award in Photographic Make up 90 11

Level 2 Award in Body Art 90 11

Level 2 Award in Photographic Make up and Body Art Design 60 9

Level 2 Award in Colouring and Dressing Hair 90 12

Level 2 Award in Facial Care and Scalp Massage for Men 60 8

Level 3 Certificates

Title and Level GLH Credits

Level 3 Certificate in Creative Hair Design and Make-Up 120 15

Level 3 Certificate in Nail Design and Make-Up 120 14

Level 3 Certificate in Complementary Medicine andPrinciples of Massage

120 15

Level 3 Certificate in Massage, Anatomy and Physiology 120 14

Level 3 Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology, Complementary Medicine and Massage

120 14

Level 3 Certificate in Making a Hair Addition and Styling 120 14

Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Massage and Anatomy and Physiology

120 14

3003VRQs in Beauty Therapy,

Nails, Spa, Hair and Media Make-up

Level 2 –Diplomas/Certificates in Beauty Therapy 14+

Scheme number

Credit GLH

3003 – 203003 – 60 GOLA

Diploma Beauty Therapy Services 14+

38 328

3003 - 40 Certificate in Beauty Therapy Services 14+

26 227

3003 – 213003 – 61 GOLA

Diploma in Beauty Consultancy Services 14+

41 326

3003 - 41 Certificate Beauty Consultancy Services 14+

25 202

3003 - 223003 – 62 GOLA

Diploma in Nail Technologies Services 14+

37 317

3003 - 42 Certificate Nail Technologies Services 14+

22 195

Level 2 –Diplomas in Beauty Therapy – 16+

Scheme number

Credit GLH

3003 – 233003 – 63 GOLA

Diploma in Beauty Therapy 16+ 54 468

3003 – 243003 – 64 GOLA

Diploma in Beauty Consultancy 16+ 54 440

3003 – 253003 – 65 GOLA

Diploma in Nail Technology Enhancements 16+

55 452

3003 – 263003 – 66 GOLA

Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up 16+

57 452

Level 2 –Certificates in Beauty Therapy – 16+

Scheme number

Credit GLH

3003 - 43 Make-up 18 150

3003 - 44 Waxing Techniques 18 160

3003 - 45 Facial Treatments 19 159

3003 - 46 Lash & Brow Treatments 16 139

3003 - 47 Manicure 17 151

3003 - 48 Pedicure 17 151

3003 - 49 Nail Technology 19 149

3003 - 50 Ear Piercing 14 116

3003 - 51 Nail Art 18 151

3003 - 52 Beauty Salon Reception Duties 15 131

Level 2 –Awards in Beauty Therapy – 16+

Scheme number

Credit GLH

3003 - 92 Beauty Salon Reception Duties 3 24

3003 - 92 Make-up 5 41

3003 - 92 Waxing Techniques 6 57

3003 - 92 Facial Treatments 7 56

3003 - 92 Lash & Brow Treatments 4 36

3003 - 92 Manicure 5 48

3003 - 92 Pedicure 5 48

3003 - 92 Nail Technology 7 46

3003 - 92 Follow Health and Safety Practice in the Salon

3 24

3003 - 92 Ear Piercing 2 17

3003 - 92 Nail Art 3 24

Level 3 –Diplomas in Beauty Therapy – 16+

Scheme number

Credit GLH

3003 – 303003 – 70 GOLA

Diploma in Beauty Therapy Techniques

58 521

3003 – 313003 – 71 GOLA

Diploma in Body & Spa Therapy 53 454

3003 – 323003 – 72 GOLA

Diploma in Nail Technology 57 444

3003 – 333003 – 73 GOLA

Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up 56 452

Level 3 –Awards in Beauty Therapy – 16+

Scheme number

Credit GLH

3003 - 93 Body Massage 9 84

3003 - 93 Epilation 11 88

3003 - 93 Massage using Pre-blended Oils 7 65

3003 - 93 Indian Head Massage 6 49

3003 - 93 Self Tanning 3 25

3003 - 93 UV Tanning 2 20

3003 - 93 Facial Electrical Therapy 11 104

3003 - 93 Body Electrical Therapy 11 104

3003 - 93 Permanent Lashes 4 38

Level 3 –Awards in Beauty Therapy – 16+

Scheme number

Credit GLH

3003 - 93 Micro Dermabrasion 4 39

3003 - 93 Intimate Male Waxing 4 37

3003 - 93 Intimate Female Waxing 4 37

3003 - 93 Stone Therapy 9 75

3003 - 93 Airbrush Make-up 6 27

3003 - 93 Airbrush Nails 4 22

3003 - 93 Nail Art 5 39

3003 - 93 Spa Treatments 7 48

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

Standardisation activity – for NVQs

Standardisation activity – for VRQs

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