VTCT Skills
    Entry Level
    QN: 600/3048/3
    Curriculum Active

    VTCT Skills Entry Level Diploma 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)
    600/3048/3
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2011
    Operational End
    Jul 2026

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