VTCT Skills
Level 1
QN: 601/5885/2
Curriculum Active
VTCT Skills Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 442 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
VTCT Skills
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
442 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assist with hair colouring and lightening services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with colouring and lightening services
- Know how health and safety policies and procedures affect colouring and lightening services
- Know how to remove colouring and lightening products
2
Assist with perming services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with the perming and neutralising services
- Know how health and safety policies and procedures affect the perming and neutralising studies
- Understand the neutralising process
3
Assist with relaxing services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with relaxing services
- Know how health and safety policies and procedures affect the relaxing services
- Understand how to assist in the relaxing service
4
Assist with salon reception duties
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with salon reception duties
- Know the salon and legal requirements for assisting with reception duties
- Understand the importance of effective communication
- Know the salon services and products
5
Assist With Shaving Services
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with shaving services
- Know how health and safety policies and procedures affect shaving services
- Know how to assist with shaving services
6
Blow dry hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to blow dry hair
- Know how health and safety policies and procedures affect styling and finishing services
- Know the science of blow drying hair
- Know the tools, equipment, products and techniques used to blow dry hair
7
Contribute to the development of effective working relationships
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop working relationships with clients and colleagues
- Be able to plan for self-development within job role
- Know the key factors that contribute to effective working relationships
8
Plait and twist hair using basic techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plait and twist hair using basic techniques
- Know how health and safety polices and procedures affect plaiting and twisting services
- Know the factors that influence plaiting and twisting services
- Know the tools, equipment, products and basic techniques used to plait and twist hair
9
Prepare for hair services and maintain work areas
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare and maintain the work area for hair services
- Know how health and safety policies and procedures affect the maintenance of work areas
- Know how to prepare and maintain the work area for hair services
10
Remove hair extensions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to remove hair extensions
- Know how health and safety policies and procedures affect hair extension removal services
- Know the factors that influence the removal of hair extensions
- Know the tools, equipment, products and techniques used to remove hair extensions
11
Shampoo and condition hair
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to shampoo and condition the hair and scalp
- Know how health and safety policies and procedures that affect shampooing and conditioning services
- Understand the basic science of shampooing and conditioning treatments
- Understand the products and techniques used in shampooing and conditioning
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/5885/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VTCT Skills
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2015