Qualification Information
| VTCT Product Code: AM10260 | GLH: 115 | Age Restriction: 14 |
| Qualification Number: 600/2625/X | Units: 5 - 17 | |
| Level: 1 | Minimum Credits: 14 |
Additional Information
This qualification is very flexible and will allow you to choose from over 60 units ranging from; 'managing your own money' to 'dealing with problems in everyday life', through to 'the art of photographic make-up' to 'plaiting and twisting hair'.
Each unit that you choose to study will be underpinned by a sound knowledge and understanding.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills and will provide you with the foundation for further learning. It will also enable you to perform your own salon services and to assist others in the salon. It may lead directly into supervised employment in the hair and beauty industry working as a salon apprentice.
Qualification Structure
Mandatory - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 2 components and earn a minimum of 4 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV10631 | K/502/0469 | Developing self | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| UV10636 | J/502/0477 | Preparation for work | 1 | 2 | 20 |
Optional Group A - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 2 components and earn a minimum of 4 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV10630 | M/502/0473 | Community action | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| UV10632 | F/502/0476 | Healthy living | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| UV10633 | K/502/0472 | Individual rights and responsibilities | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| UV10634 | R/502/0479 | Managing own money | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| UV10635 | D/502/0470 | Managing social relationships | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| UV10637 | R/502/0465 | Working as part of a group | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| UV10638 | J/502/0463 | Working towards goals | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| UV10639 | L/502/0464 | Dealing with problems in daily life | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| UV10640 | Y/502/0659 | Environmental awareness | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| UV10641 | K/502/0651 | Making the most of leisure time | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| UV10642 | J/502/0656 | Parenting awareness | 1 | 2 | 20 |
| UV30617 | F/502/0459 | Community action | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV30619 | T/502/0460 | Healthy living | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV30620 | A/502/0458 | Individual rights and responsibilities | Entry 3 | 1 | 10 |
| UV30621 | F/502/0462 | Managing own money | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV30622 | T/502/0457 | Managing social relationships | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV30624 | K/502/0455 | Working as part of a group | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV30625 | D/502/0453 | Working towards goals | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV30626 | H/502/0454 | Dealing with problems in daily life | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV30627 | R/502/0658 | Environmental awareness | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV30628 | H/502/0650 | Making the most of leisure time | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV30629 | F/502/0655 | Parenting awareness | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
Optional Group B - from this group you'll need to cover a minimum of 1 components and earn a minimum of 6 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Ref | Unit Title | Level | Credits | GLH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV10343 | R/502/3981 | Introduction to the hair and beauty sector | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| UV10344 | Y/502/3982 | Presenting a professional image in a salon | 1 | 3 | 25 |
| UV10345 | Y/502/3979 | The art of dressing hair | 2 | 5 | 30 |
| UV10416 | R/601/3557 | Providing basic manicure treatment | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV10417 | L/601/3556 | Providing basic pedicure treatment | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV10477 | A/600/6327 | Follow health and safety in the salon | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| UV10478 | H/600/6323 | Working with others in the hair and beauty sector | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| UV10479 | Y/600/4875 | Create a hair and beauty image | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV10480 | R/600/4874 | Colour hair using temporary colour | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV10481 | R/600/6334 | Salon reception duties | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| UV10482 | Y/600/6335 | Create and maintain retail displays in the salon | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| UV20386 | A/600/9065 | Client consultation for hair services | 2 | 3 | 30 |
| UV20398 | A/601/3987 | Provide facial skincare | 2 | 7 | 56 |
| UV20400 | H/601/4356 | Head massage | 2 | 4 | 30 |
| UV20415 | T/601/5642 | Working in beauty related industries | 2 | 4 | 31 |
| UV20444 | H/601/5491 | Design and apply Mendhi skin decoration | 2 | 4 | 34 |
| UV20453 | A/601/4458 | Client care and communication in beauty-related industries | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| UV20483 | R/600/8763 | Follow health and safety practice in the salon | 2 | 3 | 22 |
| UV20484 | M/600/8611 | Working in the hair industry | 2 | 4 | 35 |
| UV20488 | H/600/8539 | Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp | 2 | 3 | 29 |
| UV20489 | A/600/8773 | Salon reception duties | 2 | 3 | 24 |
| UV20490 | J/600/8761 | Display stock to promote sales in a salon | 2 | 3 | 24 |
| UV20492 | T/600/8769 | Promote products and services to clients in a salon | 2 | 3 | 28 |
| UV20494 | T/600/8626 | The art of colouring hair | 2 | 7 | 60 |
| UV20499 | J/600/8632 | Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector | 2 | 7 | 60 |
| UV20513 | L/600/8535 | Provide scalp massage services | 2 | 4 | 33 |
| UV20514 | T/600/8531 | Style and finish African type hair | 2 | 5 | 45 |
| UV20556 | Y/502/0385 | Contact dermatitis prevention | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| UV20676 | L/503/1268 | Exploring hair and beauty organisations | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| UV20677 | R/503/1269 | Exploring the hair and beauty sector | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| UV20678 | J/503/1270 | Employment rights and responsibilities in the hair and beauty sector | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| UV30330 | A/502/3800 | Introduction to the hair and beauty sector | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV30331 | F/502/3801 | Presenting a professional image in a salon | Entry 3 | 2 | 20 |
| UV30332 | K/502/3467 | Hand care | Entry 3 | 3 | 30 |
| UV30333 | K/502/3470 | Nail art application | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV30334 | T/502/3469 | Create an image using colour for the hair and beauty sector | Entry 3 | 3 | 30 |
| UV30335 | Y/502/3464 | Skin care | Entry 3 | 3 | 30 |
| UV30336 | L/502/3753 | Shampoo and conditioning | Entry 3 | 3 | 30 |
| UV30337 | A/502/3795 | Styling men's hair | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV30338 | F/502/3796 | Styling women's hair | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV30339 | J/502/3797 | Basic make-up application | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV30340 | L/502/3803 | Themed face painting | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| UV30341 | R/502/3804 | Hair plaiting | Entry 3 | 3 | 30 |
| UV30342 | Y/502/3805 | Plaiting and twisting hair | 1 | 3 | 30 |
*For full details of the Rules of Combination for this qualification please see the Qualification Specification/Record of Assessment book.
Documents
*To find specifications for individual units, click on the "Structure" tab of your chosen qualification, select the unit code in the left hand column and on the new page click on the "Download unit book" tab under the unit title.
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