In a nutshell
What are the qualifications about?
Learn how to protect yourself from contact dermatitis.
Who are they for?
For anyone that spends time with wet hands or use chemicals - perhaps shampooing hair, washing and preparing food, cleaning or working in an engineering job.
Why choose City & Guilds?
A City & Guilds qualification is proof that you have the right skills to do your job well - which is why so many employers look for people who have one. You can be confident your qualification is well respected within your industry.
City & Guilds qualifications are engaging and rewarding, and can lead to a whole range of fulfilling careers - including many of the UK's happiest professions.
Fast facts
| Qual. number: | 6911 |
|---|---|
| Type: | VRQ |
| Level: | 2 |
| Size: | Award |
| Purpose: | Awareness of how to prevent Contact Dermatitis |
| Credits: | 1 |
| 9 | |
| Duration: | 1-2 days |
| Fundable? | Yes. See the Learning Aims Database |
| Last registration: | 31/01/2015 |
Your questions
... if you're taking these qualifications
- What sorts of things do they cover?
This qualification covers a range of areas. It'll increase your awareness of work-related contact dermatitis within industries where it's a high occupational risk. It'll enable you to become aware of the risks and the preventative steps to take to reduce the possibility of developing contact dermatitis.
- How will I learn and be assessed?
You'll learn about contact dermatitis prevention in a group with your training provider. You might also do online activities and revision tests using our Smartscreen service.
To achieve your Award in Contact Dermatitis Prevention, you'll do a 45-minute multiple choice test which your training provider will mark.
- Which level is right for me?
Only level 2 is available.
- How long do they take?
The Award in Contact Dermatitis Prevention usually takes:
- 2 days.
This is a rough guide - each centre decides its own timescales and you can often learn at your own pace.
- What jobs could they lead to?
An award in Contact Dermatitis Prevention shows employers you're serious about safety and good working practice. It can help you in a whole range of jobs, such as:
- beauty therapist
- caterer
- cleaner
- hairdresser.
It's a great addition if you're thinking of getting the skills for a more senior job by taking one of these qualifications:
Hairdressing
- NVQs in Hairdressing (3008)
- VRQ in Hairdressing (3002).
Beauty Therapy
- NVQs in Beauty Therapy (3007)
- NVQs in Nail Services (3007)
- NVQ in Spa Therapy (3007)
- VRQs in Beauty Therapy / Body Treatments / Consultancy / Nail Technology (3003).
Hospitality
- Award in Food Safety (7100)
- NVQs in Hospitality (7081), (7082), (7083).
Cleaning
- NVQ Cleaning and Support Services (7698).
... if you're delivering these qualifications
- How would we deliver and assess them?
You'll deliver the qualification in a classroom setting. You'll assess learners with an externally-set 45 minute multiple choice exam, which you can mark at your centre.
- What resources do we need?
You don't need any special resources to deliver this qualification - just a suitable trainer and training venue.
You can access lesson plans, activity sheets and other teaching and learning resources online on our Smartscreen service.
- How can we get approval to offer them?
New to City & Guilds?
First become a centre - then you can apply for qualification approval.
Already a centre?
Download and complete the qualification approval form (PDF) and send it to your local City & Guilds office.
- Are there any learner eligibility requirements?
Anyone can take this qualification, but you must make sure all your learners can access the resources they need to complete it.
- Do these qualifications replace any others?
No, this is a new qualification.
e-learning support
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Online assessment available (GOLA) What is this?
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Online tutor and learning support available (SmartScreen) What is this?
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- Beauty therapist
- Caterer
- Cleaner
- Hairdresser
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