VTCT Skills
Entry Level
QN: 600/2612/1
Curriculum Active
VTCT Skills Entry Level Certificate in Vocational Studies - Hair and Beauty (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1280 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
58 Units
Guided Hours
1280 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Basic Make-up Application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for makeup
- Be able to carry out make up
2
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
3
Community action
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate their knowledge of local community groups
- Demonstrate their participation in community activities
4
Create a Hair and Beauty Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an image
- Be able to create an image
5
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
6
Create and maintain retail displays in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create and maintain a retail display
7
Dealing with Problems in daily life
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of how to recognise straightforward problems, Tackle straightforward problems
8
Developing self
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to identify areas for self development
- Understand how to take responsibility for their own self development
- Be able to demonstrate how they have developed personal skills
9
Environmental Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of how the actions of humans affect the environment
- Demonstrate an awareness of environmental issues which affects their life
- Be able to demonstrate a way in which they can help the environment
10
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
11
Hair Plaiting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic hair plaiting service
- Be able to carry out basic hair plaiting techniques
12
Hand care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a basic hand care treatment
- Be able to provide basic hand care treatment
13
Healthy Living
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle
- Demonstrate how they contribute to own healthy lifestyle
- Review the activities undertaken to maintain a healthy lifestyle
14
Individual rights and responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that they have individual rights and responsibilities
15
Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the career opportunities within the hair and beauty sector
- Know the main hairdressing services and beauty treatments
16
Making the most of leisure time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to make use of their leisure time
- Be able to participate in a range of activities
- Carry out a review of the activities they have tried
17
Managing Own Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to plan a personal budget
- Know how to carry out transactions
18
Managing Social Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Recognise how to interact with others in everyday and familiar situations
19
Nail Art Application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for nail art techniques
- Be able to carry out nail art techniques
20
Parenting awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of the demands of having a baby
- Demonstrate an awareness of the sources of help and support available for parents
- Demonstrate an awareness of a parent’s responsibility for keeping a baby safe and healthy
21
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
22
Preparation for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skills and qualities needed for working life
- Investigate personal career opportunities
23
Presenting a professional image in a salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present a professional image in a salon
- Be able to communicate and behave in a salon environment
24
Providing basic manicure treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic manicure treatments
- Be able to provide basic manicure treatments
25
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
26
Salon reception duties
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out salon reception duties
- Be able to record salon appointments
27
Shampoo and Conditioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for shampoo and conditioning
- Be able to shampoo, condition and towel dry hair
28
Skin care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic skin care treatment
- Be able to provide basic skin care treatment
29
Styling Men's Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for styling for men
- Be able to provide styling for men
30
Styling Women's Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for styling for women
- Be able to provide styling for women
31
Themed Face Painting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for themed face painting
- Be able to carry out themed face painting
32
Working as part of a group
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of how to work with others in appropriate ways
- Be able to demonstrate working as part of a group
33
Working towards Goals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify goals
- Be able to plan how to meet their agreed goal
- Follow a plan to achieve an agreed goal
34
Working with others in the hair and beauty sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work as part of a team in a salon
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/2612/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2011
- Operational End
- Jul 2026