Open Awards
Entry Level
QN: 603/6183/9
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Open Awards Entry Level Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (Entry 3) (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 200 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
200 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Beauty Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the main features of the face and skin.
- Know about facial skin care techniques and products.
- Know about make-up.
- Know about beauty products
2
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
3
Exploring Opportunities in Hair and Beauty
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different job/voluntary roles available in the hair and beauty sector
- Know about own skills and attributes in relation to hair and beauty
4
Introduction to Hair and Beauty
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know duties, procedures and requirements relevant to own role in a salon.
- Know about equipment used when working in a salon.
- Know health and safety procedures for working in a salon.
- Be able to communicate with others when working in a salon
5
Introduction to Manicure Treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify what different manicure tools and products are used for
- Be able to identify different features of the nail
- Be able to identify the steps required to carry out a basic manicure treatment
- Be able to follow safe working practices
6
Shampoo and Conditioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for shampoo and conditioning.
- Be able to shampoo, condition and towel dry hair
7
Understand the Professional Salon Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate in a salon environment
- Be able to present a professional image in the salon
8
Understanding Health and Safety in the Salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise health, hygienic and safe practices
- Be able to follow emergency procedures
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6183/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020