NPA Beauty and Hairstyling SCQF level 4

• Current
• Lapsing

Assessment will be a combination of practical and knowledge assessments under closed- and open-book assessment conditions.

A variety of assessment methods will demonstrate knowledge, for example, by written, oral or electronic methods. Assessment of practical skills will be observed, and it will be supported by observation records and accurately completed consultation records.

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Centres will require a suitable realistic working environment in which learners can perform practical activities in conditions that reflect a real work environment. Simulation is not acceptable for any of the units within this qualification. The realistic working environment will require sufficient equipment, products, consumables and client base to give learners plenty of opportunity for practise to become assessment ready, and assessment of each unit contained within the NPA Beauty and Hairstyling. Learners should have access to ICT, and online resources to encourage and support a level of independent study.

The assessor and internal verifier must be occupationally competent. They should:

• hold an appropriate professional/technical qualification which demonstrates an in-depth technical knowledge of the qualification and/or its units and the standard of competencies required, for example NC Beauty Care at SCQF level 6, SVQ in Beauty at SCQF level 6, Higher National Certificate (HNC)/Higher National Diploma (HND) in Beauty Therapy or equivalent.
• be able to interpret current working practices, technologies and products within the area of work and be committed to upholding the integrity of the qualification and/or its units.
• demonstrate competence in assessment and/or internal verification of the subject.
• have access to and engage with, continuous professional development activities, to keep up to date with developments and any issues relevant to the qualification and/or its units.

The NPA in Beauty and Hairstyling is designed for a wide range of learners, including:

• school leavers
• adults returning to education

It provides you with an introduction to the beauty and hairdressing industries. It is suitable for those who have no previous qualifications, experience or knowledge in this subject, and who wish to gain an introductory qualification.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre. The following information on prior knowledge, skills, experience or qualifications that provide suitable preparation for this qualification has been provided by the Qualification Design Team (QDT) as guidance only.

You would benefit from having attained the skills, knowledge and understanding required by one or more of the following or equivalent qualifications and/or experience:

• NPA in Cosmetology (G8GX 44) (lapsing)
• NPA in Beauty Skills (GF7F 44) (lapsing)
• Skills for Work (SfW) Hairdressing: National 4 (C238 74)

You could use this level 4 award to progress to:

• Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Beauty Therapy at SCQF level 5
• National Certificate (NC) in Beauty Therapy Skills at SCQF level 5 (new)
• NC in Beauty Care and Make-up at SCQF level 5 (lapsing)
• Skills for Work (SfW) Hairdressing: National 4 (SCQF level 4)
• SfW Hairdressing: National 5 (SCQF level 5)
• NC Hairdressing at SCQF level 5
• other NPA awards
• further study or training

• Current
• Lapsing