VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing

1 AH10238F_v6 VTCT Level 1 Diploma in HairdressingAccreditation start date: 1 June 2011 Credit value: 39 Total Qualification Time (TQT): 390 Guided learning hours (GLH): 338 Qualification number: 600/1180/4 Statement of unit achievementBy signing this statement of unit achievement you are confirming that all learning outcomes, assessment criteria and range statements have been achieved under specified conditions and that the evidence gathered is statement of unit achievement table must be completed prior to claiming certification. Unit codeDate achievedLearner signatureAssessor initialsIQA signature (if sampled)Mandatory unitsUV10477UV10343UV10478UV10344UV30336 UV10480UV30338UV10345UV10479UV10481UV104 82 Optional units Please insert optional units achieved2 The qualificationIntroductionNational occupational Standards (NOS)The VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills through the following units; introducing you to the hair and beauty industries, how to present a professional image and work with others in the salon.

2 You will be able to work on a salon reception, develop your creative skills in the art of dressing hair and applying temporary colour, how to create a hair and beauty image, provide effective shampooing and conditioning hair, how to display retail stock or the creative art of styling women s further enhance your practical skills you will have the opportunity to choose from the following Hairdressing units; how to develop your skills in the art of either plaiting or plaiting and twisting hair, styling men s hair, style and finish African type hair, provide scalp massage or promote products and services to this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety whilst working in the hair industry.

3 You will also develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of each unit. The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills in Hairdressing and will provide you with the foundation for further learning. It will also enable you to perform your own services and to assist others in the in this qualification have been mapped to the relevant NOS (where applicable). This qualification is accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). This qualification is approved and supported by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority (HABIA), the standard setting body for hair, beauty, nails and spa you have successfully completed this qualification will have the opportunity to progress to the following VTCT qualifications.

4 Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (Combined Hair Types) Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Chemically Treated African Type Hair Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Treating Natural African Type Hair Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering African Type Hair Progression opportunities also exist in the form of specialist VTCT vocationally related qualifications: Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Services Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up Level 2 Diploma in Women s Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma in Barbering Level 2 Diploma in African Caribbean Hairdressing Level 2 Certificate in Women s Hairdressing Level 2 Certificate in Perming and Neutralising Level 2 Certificate in Colouring Hair Level 2 Certificate in Barbering Level 2 Certificate in African Caribbean Hairdressing Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Hair Level 2 Award in Scalp Massage Services Level 2 Award in Wig Services Level 2 Award in Salon Reception Duties Level 2 Award in Health &

5 Safety for Hair and Beauty Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE Approved) Level 2 Award in Preventing Contact Dermatitis This qualification may also lead directly into supervised employment in the Hairdressing industry. It can also provide a good platform for the opportunity of working as a modern structureMandatory units - 33 creditsVTCT unit codeOfqual unit referenceUnit titleCredit valueGLHL evelUV10477A/600/6327 Follow health and safety in the salon3221UV10343R/502/3981 Introduction to the hair and beauty sector3251UV10478H/600/6323 Working with others in the hair and beauty sector2191UV10344Y/502/3982 Presenting a professional image in a salon3251UV30336L/502/3753 Shampoo and conditioning330E3UV10480R/600/4874 Colour hair using temporary colour3301UV30338F/502/3796 Styling women s hair3301UV10345Y/502/3979 The art of dressing

6 Hair5302UV10479Y/600/4875 Create a hair and beauty image3301UV10481R/600/6334 Salon reception duties3221UV10482Y/600/6335 Create and maintain retail displays in the salon2171 Optional units - 6 (minimum) creditsVTCT unit codeOfqual unit referenceUnit titleCredit valueGLHL evelUV30341R/502/3804 Hair plaiting*330E3UV30342Y/502/3805 Plaiting and twisting hair*3301UV30337A/502/3795 Styling men s hair3301UV20514T/600/8531 Style and finish African type hair5452UV20492T/600/8769 Promote products and services to clients in a salon3282 Total credits required - 39 (minimum)4*These units cannot both be selected as part of the same minimum of 36 credits must be achieved at Level 1 or above to achieve this qualification.

7 All mandatory units must be on assessmentExternal assessment (any requirements will be shown in the unit)Externally assessed question papers completed electronically will be set and marked by VTCT. Externally assessed hard-copy question papers will be set by VTCT, marked by centre staff and sampled by VTCT external quality assurers. This book contains the mandatory units that make up this qualification. Optional units will be provided in additional booklets (if applicable). Where indicated, VTCT will provide assessment materials. Assessments may be internal or external. The method of assessment is indicated in each assessment (any requirements will be shown in the unit)Assessment is set, marked and internally quality assured by the centre to clearly demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes.

8 Assessment is sampled by VTCT external quality explainedVTCT qualifications are assessed and verified by centre staff. Work will be set to improve your practical skills, knowledge and understanding. For practical elements, you will be observed by your assessor. All your work must be collected in a portfolio of evidence and cross-referenced to requirements listed in this record of assessment book. Your centre will have an internal quality assurer whose role is to check that your assessment and evidence is valid and reliable and meets VTCT and regulatory external quality assurer, appointed by VTCT, will visit your centre to sample and quality-check assessments, the internal quality assurance process and the evidence gathered.

9 You may be asked to attend on a different day from usual if requested by the external quality record of assessment book is your property and must be in your possession when you are being assessed or quality assured. It must be kept safe. In some cases your centre will be required to keep it in a secure place. You and your course assessor will together complete this book to show achievement of all learning outcomes, assessment criteria and ranges. 6 Creating a portfolio of evidenceAs part of this qualification you are required to produce a portfolio of evidence. A portfolio will confirm the knowledge, understanding and skills that you have learnt.

10 It may be in electronic or paper format. Your assessor will provide guidance on how to prepare the portfolio of evidence and how to show practical achievement, and understanding of the knowledge required to successfully complete this qualification. It is this booklet along with the portfolio of evidence that will serve as the prime source of evidence for this in the portfolio may take the following forms: Observed work Witness statements Audio-visual media Evidence of prior learning or attainment Written questions Oral questions Assignments Case studiesAll evidence should be documented in the portfolio and cross referenced to unit outcomes.