VTCT Skills
Level 1
QN: 600/2625/X
Curriculum Active
VTCT Skills Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Studies - Hair and Beauty
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1715 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
68 Units
Guided Hours
1715 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
Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with clients
- Be able to provide client care
3
Client consultation for hair services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to consult and advise clients
- know the characteristics of the hair
4
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
5
Community action
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate their knowledge of local community groups
- Demonstrate their participation in community activities
6
Contact Dermatitis Prevention
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the characteristics and causes of contact dermatitis
- Explain how to prevent contact dermatitis
7
Create a Hair and Beauty Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an image
- Be able to create an image
8
Create an image based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan an image
- Be able to create an image
9
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
10
Create and maintain retail displays in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create and maintain a retail display
11
Dealing with Problems in daily life
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to recognize a straightforward problem, Tackle a problem
- Be able to carry out a review of their progress towards solving the problem
12
Design and Apply Mendhi Skin Decoration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for Mendhi skin decoration
- Be able to provide Mendhi skin decoration
13
Developing self
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Take an active role in their self development
- Be able to plan for their self development
- Review their self development and plan for the future
14
Display stock to promote sales in a salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare the display area
- Be able to maintain and dismantle the display area
15
Employment rights and responsibilities in the hair and beauty sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know their employment rights and responsibilities under the law
- Understand documents relevant to their employment in the hair and beauty sector
- Know key employment procedures at work and information sources
16
Environmental Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an awareness of how the actions of humans affect the environment
- Demonstrate an understanding of environmental issues which affects their life
- Be able to demonstrate ways in which they can help to improve the environment in the local area
17
Exploring hair and beauty organisations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the structure of their organisation
- Know key aims and objectives of their organisation
- Understand their own contribution to their organisation’s aims and objectives
- Know the opportunities for entry, professional development and progression within their organisation
18
Exploring the hair and beauty sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the diverse nature of the hair and beauty sector
- Know the key features of the industry in which they work
- Know employment and career opportunities in the industry in which they work
19
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
20
Follow health and safety practice in the salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain health, safety and security practices
- Be able to follow emergency procedures
21
Hair Plaiting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic hair plaiting service
- Be able to carry out basic hair plaiting techniques
22
Hand care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for a basic hand care treatment
- Be able to provide basic hand care treatment
23
Head Massage
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for head massage
- Be able to provide head massage
24
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
25
Individual rights and responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that they have individual rights and responsibilities
26
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
27
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
28
Managing Own Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to plan a personal budget
- Know how to carry out transactions
29
Managing Social Relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to interact with others in a range of social situations
- Demonstrate how to interact with others in a range of social situations
30
Nail Art Application
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for nail art techniques
- Be able to carry out nail art techniques
31
Parenting awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the demands of having a baby
- Demonstrate an understanding of the sources of help and support available for parents
- Demonstrate an understanding of a parent’s responsibility for keeping a baby safe and healthy
32
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
33
Preparation for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how own skills and qualities relate to those needed for working life, Research personal career opportunities
34
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
35
Promote products and services to clients in a salon
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to promote products and services to the client
36
Provide facial skin care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for facial skincare treatments
- Be able to provide facial skincare treatments
37
Provide scalp massage services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to provide scalp massage services
- Be able to carry out scalp massage services
38
Providing basic manicure treatment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic manicure treatments
- Be able to provide basic manicure treatments
39
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
40
Salon reception duties
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out reception duties
- Be able to book appointments
- Be able to deal with payments
41
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- Be able to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
42
Shampoo and Conditioning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for shampoo and conditioning
- Be able to shampoo, condition and towel dry hair
43
Skin care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for basic skin care treatment
- Be able to provide basic skin care treatment
44
Style and finish African type hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare to style and finish African type hair
- Be able to style African type hair using blow dry techniques and heated and thermal equipment
45
Styling Men's Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for styling for men
- Be able to provide styling for men
46
Styling Women's Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for styling for women
- Be able to provide styling for women
47
The Art of Colouring Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for colouring hair
- Be able to provide a colouring service
48
The Art of Dressing Hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for Dressing Hair
- Be able to provide a Dressing Hair Service
49
Themed Face Painting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for themed face painting
- Be able to carry out themed face painting
50
Working as part of a group
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work with others in appropriate ways
- Be able to play an active role in working as part of a group
- Review their role in the group
51
Working in beauty related industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the key characteristics of the beauty related industries
- Know the working practices associated with the beauty related industries
52
Working in the hair industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to describe the key characteristics of the hair industry
- Be able to describe working practices in the hair industry
53
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
54
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)
- 600/2625/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2011