Gateway Qualifications
Level 1
QN: 603/6483/X
Curriculum Active
Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Therapy
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2221 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
84 Units
Guided Hours
2221 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply make-up
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for make-up
- Be able to apply make-up
2
Applying for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different methods of applying for jobs.2.
- Be able to complete a job application.
3
Basic Make-up Application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for makeup
- Be able to carry out make up
4
Bridal and Special Occasion Hairstyles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the factors to consider when choosing a bridal or special occasion hair style.
- Know about different accessories and products for bridal or special occasion hair styling.
- Be able to choose an appropriate bridal or special occasion hair style for a given situation.
- Be able to present an appropriate bridal or special occasion hair style for a given situation.
5
Career Planning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate different career options.2.
- Be able to assess career options.3.
- Be able to plan goals for future career.
6
Colour hair using temporary colour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for application of temporary colour
- Be able to apply a temporary colour
7
Communication skills for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Use written communication in a work context.2.
- Use oral communication in a work context.
8
Community environment project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select a focus for a community environment project.
- Be able to communicate the benefits of engaging in a community environment project.
- Be able to plan a community environment project.
- Be able to participate in a community environment project.
- Be able to review a community environment project.
9
Conduct at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to conduct self appropriately in a work setting.2.
- Be able to review own conduct in a work setting.
10
Create a Hair and Beauty Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an image
- Be able to create an image
11
Create an image using colour for the Hair and Beauty Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the colour spectrum
- Be able to use the colour spectrum in the hair and beauty industries
12
Create and maintain retail displays in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create and maintain a retail display
13
Customer service skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about good customer service.2.
- Be able to provide effective customer service.3.
- Be able to perform customer service tasks.
14
Digital Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use digital skills to handle work-related information.
- Be able to create and edit digital content for work-related purposes.
- Be able to use digital skills to communicate in a work context.
- Be able to work online and use digital devices safely and responsibly in a work context.5.
- Be able to identify and solve technical problems.
15
Engage in Discussion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in discussion to reach a shared understanding of a topic.
16
Environmental awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how and why the climate is changing.
- Know about the effects of climate change on plants, animals and people.
- Know about the carbon footprint.
- Know how individuals and businesses can reduce their carbon footprint.
17
Evening Make Up
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the factors to consider when creating evening make-up looks.
- Know different make up techniques, equipment and materials to create evening make-up looks.
- Be able to present an evening make-up look for a given occasion.
- Be able to apply and remove evening make-up.
18
Exploring and Presenting Enterprise Ideas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to discuss ideas for an enterprise activity.2.
- Be able to select an enterprise idea.3.
- Know the risks involved in implementing the enterprise activity.4.
- Be able to present an idea for an enterprise activity to an audience.
19
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.2.
- Be able to assess own suitability for enterprise.
20
Follow health and safety in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain health and safety practices
- Be able to follow emergency procedures
21
Hand care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a basic hand care treatment
- Be able to provide basic hand care treatment
22
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about roles and responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace.2.
- Know about roles and responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace.3.
- Know the procedures for responding to accidents and incidents in the workplace.
23
Improving sustainability in the workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify an area of a business in need of improvement in terms of sustainability.
- Be able to identify processes, practices or resources to support improvement in terms of sustainability.
- Be able to develop and present a project plan to support improvement in terms of sustainability.
24
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for an interview.2.
- Be able to plan how to arrive punctually.3.
- Be able to present self positively at an interview.4.
- Be able to review own performance in an interview.
25
Introduction to Self-Employment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about self-employment opportunities in a given sector.2.
- Know about income and expenditure.3.
- Know about planning for self-employment.
26
Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the career opportunities and working patterns within the hair and beauty sector
- Know the main hairdressing services and beauty treatments
27
Listen and Respond
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand and respond to spoken language.
- Be able to listen and respond in exchanges.
28
Making Calculations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to add and subtract whole numbers and decimals.
- Be able to multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals.
- Be able to solve problems with and without a calculator.
29
Making the Most of Work Placement
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a work placement.2.
- Be able to set goals to get the most out of a work placement.3.
- Be able to review a work placement.
30
Money, Time and Temperature
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with money.
- Be able to work with time.
- Be able to work with temperature.
31
Nail Art Application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for nail art techniques
- Be able to carry out nail art techniques
32
Negotiation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate own position.2.
- Be able to discuss the position of others.3.
- Be able to suggest ways forward at the end of a negotiation process.
33
Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with numbers.
- Be able to work with fractions.
- Be able to work with decimals.
- Be able to work with percentages.
34
Numeracy Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select appropriate numeracy skills in a work context.2.
- Be able to apply appropriate numeracy skills in a work context.3.
- Be able to interpret and communicate results in situations where they have applied numerical skills in a work context.
35
Numerical Relationships, Algebra and Ratios
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about numerical relationships.
- Be able to solve problems involving algebra.
- Be able to work with ratios.
36
Plaiting and Twisting Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic plaiting and twisting hair
- Be able to carry out basic hair plaiting and twisting techniques
37
Presenting a Professional Image in a Salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate in a salon environment
- Be able to present a professional image and maintain personal hygiene in a salon.
38
Providing basic manicure treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic manicure treatments
- Be able to provide basic manicure treatments
39
Providing Basic Pedicure Treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a basic pedicure treatment
- Be able to provide a basic pedicure treatment
40
Read for Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and obtain information from everyday sources.
- Be able to use a dictionary to obtain information.
41
Read for Purpose and Meaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and understand texts.
- Be able to use simple reading strategies to support understanding.
42
Salon reception duties
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out reception duties
- Be able to book appointments
- Be able to deal with payments
43
Searching for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find out about job vacancies.2.
- Be able to take a pro-active approach to job searching.
44
Self-Management Skills for Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate good time-keeping.2.
- Be able to work in an organised manner.3.
- Be able to manage own feelings and behaviours.4.
- Be able to review own self-management skills.
45
Setting and Meeting Work-Related Targets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to set personal targets relating to work.2.
- Be able to review progress towards personal targets.
46
Setting up for Hair and Beauty Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of preparation before carrying out hair and beauty services
- Know the preparation and equipment required for hair and beauty services
- Be able to assist stylist/beautician in providing hair and beauty services
47
Shampoo and condition hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use effective and safe working methods when shampooing and conditioning hair
- Be able to shampoo hair
- Be able to apply conditioner and treatments to the hair
- Know the salon and legal requirements
- Know how to work safely, effectively and hygienically when shampooing and conditioning hair
- Know the basic science of shampooing and conditioning
- Know about shampooing and conditioning techniques
- Know about products, equipment and their use
48
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- Be able to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
49
Shampoo and Conditioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for shampoo and conditioning
- Be able to shampoo, condition and towel dry hair
50
Skills for Creative Thinkers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to think creatively
- Be able to work creatively to apply imaginative solutions to issues
51
Skills for Effective Participants
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage in issues that affect their communities (eg place of learning
- work or area in which they live)
- Be able to take action to bring about improvements within communities
52
Skills for Independent Enquirers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan investigations
- Be able to carry out investigations
- Be able to present findings of investigations
53
Skills for Reflective Learners
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify own strengths and weaknesses
- Be able to set goals for own development
- Be able to reflect on progress and achievement
54
Skin care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic skin care treatment
- Be able to provide basic skin care treatment
55
Solving Work-Related Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use sources of help for work-related problems.2.
- Be able to come up with solutions to work-related problems.3.
- Know how to apply a strategy to solve a workplace problem.
56
Speak to Communicate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to speak to communicate information, feelings and opinions.
57
Styling Men's Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for styling for men
- Be able to provide styling for men
58
Styling Women's Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for styling for women
- Be able to provide styling for women
59
Sustainability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know what sustainability means.
- Know how human activity is threatening sustainability.
- Know about sustainability goals and targets.
- Know how a business or sector is working towards achieving sustainability.
60
Taking Personal Responsibility for the Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to research ways individuals can help fight climate change.
- Be able to identify ways to reduce own negative impact on the environment.
- Be able to implement actions or changes to reduce their negative impact on the environment.
- Be able to reflect on how effectively they have reduced their negative impact on the environment.
61
The Art of Colouring Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for colouring hair
- Be able to provide a colouring service
62
Themed Face Painting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for themed face painting
- Be able to carry out themed face painting
63
Time Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to manage their time while working or studying.2.
- Be able to assess how well they are managing their time.
64
Using and Communicating Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to extract information.
- Be able to collect and record information.
- Be able to organise and present information so it makes sense to others.
65
Using Probability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about probability.
- Be able to calculate and express probability.
66
Using Size, Shape and Measures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read
- measure, estimate and compare length.
- measure, estimate and compare weight.
- measure, estimate and compare capacity.
- Know about shape, positional vocabulary and space.
67
Using Size, Shape and Space
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to measure length and distance.
- Be able to measure weight.
- Be able to measure capacity.
- Be able to work with shape, positional vocabulary and space.
68
Using Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions and Percentages
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with whole numbers.
- Be able to work with fractions.
- Be able to work with percentages.
- Be able to work with decimals.
69
Working in a Team
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify how they could contribute to a team task.2.
- Be able to plan team activity with others.3.
- Be able to work positively as a member of a team.4.
- Be able to review own performance as a member of a team.
70
Working Safely
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify risks and hazards in a work environment.2.
- Be able to reduce risk of harm to self or others.3.
- Be able to deal with hazards and risks within the work environment.
71
Working with Colleagues
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work with senior colleagues.2.
- Be able to work with peers in the workplace.
72
Write Accurately
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write using correct basic grammar.
- Be able to write using correct basic spelling and punctuation.
- Be able to proofread own writing.
73
Write to Communicate
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan own writing.
- Be able to structure own writing to communicate ideas and information.
74
Write with Accuracy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use correct grammar in written texts.
- Be able to write legibly with correct spelling and punctuation.
- Be able to proofread and revise writing.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6483/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2020