Curriculum planning for Hairdressing & Barbering qualifications Tel: +44 (0) 23 8068 4500 Email: [email protected] 1 Curriculum planning for Hairdressing & Barbering qualifications Tel: +44 (0) 23 8068 4500 Email: [email protected] Curriculum Planning The following information will assist you with your curriculum planning for 2015/16. 2014/15 has seen many changes that will inevitably influence hairdressing and barbering qualifications in the future. Some of these qualifications are still in development (practical Level 4 hair qualifications, Trailblazer apprenticeships, professional male grooming) and will be available in 2016, but listed below are the current and new 2015 development qualifications that will be available for delivery from 1 August 2015. What’s new for you to consider? Current VRQ and NVQ qualifications page 2 Qualifications with Performance Points page 3 Skills Qualifications (Foundation Level) page 5 New National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) (2014 NOS) page 6 New Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) (2014 NOS) page 7 How to choose from the VTCT suite of qualifications page 8 1. Current VTCT Hairdressing and Barbering Qualifications All current NVQ and VRQ Hairdressing and Barbering qualifications will remain available for registration for 2015/16 programmes. To view these qualifications click here. 2 Curriculum planning for Hairdressing & Barbering qualifications Tel: +44 (0) 23 8068 4500 Email: [email protected] 2. Qualifications with Performance Points Further information on performance tables Qualifications that have been awarded performance points by the Department for Education (DfE) are held on Comparative Performance Tables, where learner achievements in public examinations and vocational qualifications in secondary schools and further education sector colleges, are reported. Key stage 4 (14 – 16 year old learners) The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (VRQ) has been designed in line with recent policy developments, including the Review of Vocational Education - The Wolf Report (March 2011) and meets the Department for Education's (DfE's) characteristics for high-quality and rigorous qualifications. This is the only GCSE equivalent qualification for the hair and beauty sector. This qualification uses a grading model of Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction* (P/M/D/D*), which will improve student motivation, provide challenge, distinguish between levels of student achievement and ensure sufficient rigour in assessments. More information on this qualification can be found on the link below:AM20530 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (VRQ) VTCT is offering a package deal for centres delivering the VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (VRQ) alongside a practical skills qualification (page 5) click below for more information:Key Stage 4 – Hair & Beauty Key stage 5 (16 – 19 year old learners) Level 2 Qualifications (Technical Certificates) – these are level 2 intermediate vocational qualifications for post 16 learners who wish to specialise in a specific sector or occupation. They provide learners with the specialised knowledge and skills, where employers recognise entry to employment at level 2, or used as a pre-requisite for a Technical Level Qualification. Level 3 Qualifications (Technical Level) – these are level 3 advanced technical qualifications for post 16 learners who wish to specialise in a specific sector or occupation. They are recognised by employers, are on a par with A Levels and provide entry to employment, or progression to a higher level qualification. VTCT has more qualifications included in the hair category of the Performance Tables than any other Awarding Organisation and they include NVQs in both Hairdressing and Barbering. 3 Curriculum planning for Hairdressing & Barbering qualifications Tel: +44 (0) 23 8068 4500 Email: [email protected] The qualifications listed in the table below are existing VTCT qualifications that are fully funded and derived from the 2010 National Occupational Standards (NOS). To view the qualifications in more detail, click on the direct links below: QN Qualification title VTCT code GLH (min) Credits/ units (min) 500/7356/4 VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering (QCF) AH20149 333 37 500/7357/6 VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF) AH20147 472 54 500/8976/6 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (QCF) AH20167 448 52 500/9040/9 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Barbering (QCF) AH20040 466 53 600/1065/4 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women's and Men's Hairdressing (QCF) AH20225 445 52 500/7386/2 VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering (QCF) AH30151 334 47 500/7389/8 VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF) AH30150 439 58 600/8708/0 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing Studies (QCF) AH30506 350 43 600/8709/2 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Barbering Studies (QCF) AH30507 363 46 500/8737/X VTCT Level 3 Diploma in African Caribbean Hairdressing (QCF) AH30052 457 53 600/1482/9 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (QCF) AH30239 422 52 600/1484/2 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Barbering (QCF) AH30240 431 52 601/0556/2 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (VRQ) AM20530 120 4 units 4 Curriculum planning for Hairdressing & Barbering qualifications Tel: +44 (0) 23 8068 4500 Email: [email protected] 3. Skills Qualifications (Foundation Level) This new suite of qualifications has been developed to provide a differentiated entry point into the hairdressing and beauty sector, from entry level 3 (with the emphasis of working on self), level 1 (working on others – training heads/resources, peers, family, friends), through to level 2 (basic) (working on clients, friends, family). These qualifications have been developed to ensure there is direct progression through the suite and onto commercial level qualifications at level 2. These qualifications are suitable for both pre/post 16, for; schools, FE and private training environments. The level 1 and level 2 suite of skills qualifications are graded Pass/Merit/Distinction. Learners will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate a high level of practical skill, communication ability and attention to detail throughout the service. This is a list of the available qualifications below with a direct link to the structures: Entry Level 3 (ungraded - working on self): Entry Level 3 Award in Hair and Beauty Skills Entry Level 3 Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills Entry Level 3 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills Entry Level 3 Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills Entry Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Skills 60 GLH 120 GLH 150 GLH 180 GLH 390 GLH Level 1 (graded - working on others): Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty Skills Level 1 Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills Level 1 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills Level 1 Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills Level 1 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Skills 60 GLH 120 GLH 150 GLH 180 GLH 390 GLH Level 2 (Basic) (graded - working on clients): Level 2 Award in Hair and Beauty Skills Level 2 Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills Level 2 Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Skills This is a direct link to two sample units within the level suite of qualifications; Sample unit: UHB8 Sample unit: UBT12 5 60 GLH 120 GLH 150 GLH 180 GLH 390 GLH Curriculum planning for Hairdressing & Barbering qualifications Tel: +44 (0) 23 8068 4500 Email: [email protected] 4. New National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ)(2014 NOS) All current VTCT NVQ Hairdressing & Barbering qualifications will remain available for delivery for 2015/16 programmes, and can be found here. For a period of time (1 May 2015 – 31 July 2016) VTCT will have two suites of NVQs available for delivery: 1. The current NVQs which are based on the 2010 NOS and some have been allocated performance points (L2 and L3 provision for Hairdressing & Barbering) as identified on page 3 2. The new suite of NVQs which have been developed from the 2014 NOS Listed below are the significant changes to the new qualifications: An increase in the Guided Learning Hours (GLH) within the technical units – this is because: - the health and safety unit has been removed from all structures and contextualised health and safety has been placed within each unit. The impact of this change is a learner will develop health and safety knowledge and skills through each technical skill - advice, guidance and recommendations have also been added to each technical unit - classifying of hair types has been changed from; Asian, Afro Caribbean and Caucasian, to the hair classification method below Hair Classifications It’s just hair... The 2014 standards for hairdressing have been reduced from over 100 units down to 55. The impact of this is there are fewer available optional units to choose from in all the new structures. Qualification titles VTCT Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering (QCF) VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF) VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering (QCF) VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF) VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering (QCF) GLH Credits 221 GLH 553 GLH 444 GLH 550 GLH 538 GLH 23 credits 64 credits 53 credits 68 credits 65 credits The structures for these qualifications can be found via this direct link These new NVQs will replace the current NVQ qualifications within the Hairdressing & Barbering apprenticeship frameworks from 1 May 2015. 6 Curriculum planning for Hairdressing & Barbering qualifications Tel: +44 (0) 23 8068 4500 Email: [email protected] 5. New Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) (2014 NOS) The current Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) suite of regulated qualifications for Hairdressing & Barbering that were derived from the 2010 NOS, have been updated to bring the suite in line with the 2014 NOS for Hairdressing & Barbering. These qualifications will be available from 1 August 2015. Qualification titles Units Credits SVQ 1 in Hairdressing and Barbering at SCQF Level 4 6 units min 22 credits SVQ 2 in Barbering at SCQF Level 5 8 units min 50 credits SVQ 2 in Hairdressing at SCQF Level 5 8 units min 59 credits SVQ 3 in Hairdressing at SCQF Level 6 7 units min 65 credits SVQ 3 in Barbering at SCQF Level 6 7 units min 62 credits There are two noticeable differences concerning the new SVQ qualifications: Increase in the GLH within the technical units – this is because: - the health and safety unit has been removed from all structures and contextualised health and safety has been placed within each unit. The impact of this change is a learner will develop health and safety knowledge and skills through each technical skill - advice, guidance and recommendations have also been added to each technical unit - classifying of hair types has been changed from; Asian, Afro Caribbean and Caucasian, to the hair classification method below: Hair Classifications It’s just hair... The 2014 standards for hairdressing have been reduced from over 100 units down to 55. The impact of this is there are fewer available optional units to choose from in the new structures. The structures for these qualifications can be found via this direct link These new SVQs will replace the current qualifications within the hairdressing and barbering apprenticeship frameworks from 1 August 2015. 7 Curriculum planning for Hairdressing & Barbering qualifications Tel: +44 (0) 23 8068 4500 Email: [email protected] 6. How to choose from the VTCT suite of qualifications Are you looking for a level 2 qualification in hairdressing that will fulfil a particular centre or learner requirement? Identified in the table below are 10 level 2 qualifications all of which have all been designed for a particular market. Each qualification has the essential elements for becoming a hairdresser either as a standalone qualification, or as pre-requisite for a commercial level 2 qualification. Level 2 Qualifications in Hairdressing Reason for choice GLH / units VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF) (Current qualification - 2010 NOS) Has performance points VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF) (New qualification- 2014 NOS) New standards VTCT SVQ 2 Hairdressing at SCQF Level 5 (Current qualification - 2010 NOS) Familiarity with qualification VTCT SVQ 2 in Hairdressing at SCQF Level 5 (New qualification – 2014 NOS) New standards VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (QCF) (Current qualification - 2010 NOS) Has performance points VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing Studies (QCF) (Current qualification - 2010 NOS) Smaller size diploma VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing Services (QCF) (Current qualification - 2010 NOS) Suitable for pre-16 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women's and Men's Hairdressing (QCF) (Current qualification - 2010 NOS) Unisex hairdresser Level 2 Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (New qualification) Traineeship/preapprenticeship 180 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (VRQ) (GCSE equivalent knowledge based qualification) Has performance points 4 units 472 561 9 units 8 units 448 361 347 445 If you require additional support with qualification choice please contact the VTCT customer support department via: Tel: +44 (0) 23 8068 4500 Email: [email protected] 8
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