Hair and Beauty SCQF qualifications and training courses

Last Updated: 19 Feb 2020

This suite of Hair and Beauty qualifications covers a range of knowledge and skills at various levels to support career progression within the industry.

The Certificate and Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector at SCQF Level 4 and 5 and Award in Contact Dermatitis Prevention at SCQF Level 5 have no formal entry requirements or age restrictions for learners.

The Diploma in Management and Practice and Advanced Techniques in the Hair and Beauty Sector at SCFQ Level 7 (Hair) is designed for experienced hair and beauty professionals and is suitable for learners aged 18+ only.

Available to deliver in the following:

Scotland

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General Information

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

To deliver these qualifications, centres/colleges will need to provide their learners with a suitable learning environment and the resources they need to complete the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification.

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

SCQF 4

Our Certificate and Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector at SCQF Level 4 and 5 are designed to build on your interest and passion for the hair and beauty industry, covering a wide range of skills from styling, plaiting and twisting to make-up or nail art.

These qualifications are designed for people who want to prepare for further learning or training in the hair and beauty sector.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

The Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector qualifications provide the skills needed to become a salon assistant.

Following completion of these qualifications, you can progress onto SVQ or VRQ Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy at SCQF Level 5.

Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector at SCQF Level 4 (6909-04)

Last Registration Date: 30 Sep 2022

Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector at SCQF Level 4

Accreditation No: TBC This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 15 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 129 - 140 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 30/09/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector at SCQF Level 4

Accreditation No: TBC This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 38 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 320 - 369 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 25/09/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

SCQF 5

Our Award in Contact Dermatitis Prevention at SCQF Level 5 is designed for learners that spend time with wet hands or use chemicals - perhaps shampooing hair, washing and preparing food, cleaning or working in an engineering job, to learn how to protect yourself from contact dermatitis.

The qualification is delivered in a classroom setting and learners are assessed by an externally-set 45 minute multiple choice exam.

Centres don't need any special resources to deliver this qualification - just a suitable trainer and training venue. Lesson plans, activity sheets and other teaching and learning resources can be accessed online via our SmartScreen service.

Award in Contact Dermatitis Prevention at SCQF Level 5 (6909-05)

Last Registration Date: 30 Sep 2022

Award in Contact Dermatitis Prevention at SCQF Level 5

Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 1 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 9 - 9 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 30/09/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

SCQF 7

Diploma in Management and Practice & Advanced Techniques In the Hair and Beauty Sector at SCQF Level 7 (6909-07)

Last Registration Date: 30 Sep 2022

Diploma in Management and Practice & Advanced Techniques In the Hair and Beauty Sector at SCQF Level 7

Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 84 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 30/09/2023 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

Hair and Beauty SCQF (6909)