Open Awards
Level 1
QN: 603/6187/6
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 353 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
353 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Blow-drying Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to blow dry hair
- Be able to blow dry hair
- Know how to communicate with clients when blow drying hair
- Know how to work safely and hygienically when blow drying hair
2
Create a Hair and Beauty Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a hair and beauty image
- Be able to create a hair and beauty image
3
Evening Make Up
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about creating 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
4
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
5
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
6
Introduction to Barbering
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely and professionally in a salon environment.
- Know about barbering techniques.
- Know about barbering tools/equipment and products
7
Nail Art Application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for nail art techniques
- Be able to carry out nail art techniques
8
Professional Conduct 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
9
Providing Manicure Treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic manicure treatments
- Be able to provide basic manicure treatments
10
Providing Pedicure Treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a basic pedicure treatment
- Be able to provide a basic pedicure treatment
11
Setting up for Hair and Beauty Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the preparation and equipment required for hair and beauty services
- Be able to assist stylist/beautician in providing hair and beauty services
12
Shampoo and Condition Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work safely, effectively and hygienically when shampooing and conditioning hair
- Be able to shampoo hair and apply conditioner to hair
- Know techniques of shampooing and conditioning
13
Skin Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a basic skin care treatment
- Be able to provide basic skin care treatment
14
Understanding Hair Colouring
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work safely and hygienically when assisting with colouring services
- Be able to use effective and safe methods of working when assisting with colouring services
- Be able to remove colouring and lightening products
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6187/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020