Open Awards
    Entry Level
    QN: 603/6185/2
    Curriculum Active

    Open Awards Entry Level Certificate 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
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    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)
    603/6185/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2020