NC Beauty Therapy Skills SCQF level 5
This National Certificate (NC) provides knowledge and understanding reflective of the skills required by the beauty industry. It will engage and support aspiring beauty practitioners, offering a variety of options with newly developed units which will enable learners to develop skills reflective of industry practice.
This qualification is designed for full-time delivery over one year or part-time delivery over two years (including evening provision). It may be suitable for open and distance learning and may also be offered as January-start access to HN courses.
Due to health and safety considerations, it is recommended that the minimum age for this qualification is 16 years of age at the time of registration.
Beauty, Make-up, Hairdressing and Barbering Qualifications
Approval of Qualifications: EU Regulations for learners under 16 years of age
Centres are responsible for ensuring they comply with the European Union (EU) Directive and are aware of the Pre-16 Restrictions set out by the Sector Skills Body, HABIA, (European Directive Pre-16 Restrictions). These restrictions apply to this Group Award and its units, whether the units are delivered as part of a Group Award or on an individual standalone basis.
Qualification structure
Group award code: GV0J 45 (72 SCQF credit points)
SCQF level: 5
This National Certificate consists of 4 mandatory units (36 SCQF credit points) and 8 optional units (36 SCQF credit points).
See the group award specification (523 KB) for the full list of mandatory and optional units.
Mandatory units include:
| 4 code | 2 code | Unit title | SQA credit | SCQF credit points | SCQF level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J6LA |
45 | Facial Skin Care Treatments |
2 | 12 | 5 |
| J6L7 |
45 | Hand and Foot Care |
2 | 12 | 5 |
| J6LF |
45 | Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage: An Introduction | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| J6LE | 45 | Waxing Services |
1 | 6 | 5 |
Optional units — Learners must achieve six optional units (36 SCQF credit points):
| 4 code | 2 code | Unit title | SQA credit | SCQF credit points | SCQF level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J6LG |
45 | Scalp Massage: An Introduction |
1 | 6 | 5 |
| J6L6 |
45 | Apply Nail Art |
1 | 6 | 5 |
| J6LC |
45 | Developing Make-up Skills |
1 | 6 | 5 |
| J6LD | 45 | Developing Skills in Eye Treatments |
1 | 6 | 5 |
| J6L9 | 45 | Tip and Overlay Nail Enhancements |
1 | 6 | 5 |
| J1D0 | 45 | Influences on Mental Health and Wellbeing |
1 | 6 | 5 |
| FR0C | 12 | Healthy Eating and Wellbeing |
1 | 6 | 6 |
| F4BV | 11 | Hair, Beauty and Make-up: Competition Technical Skills |
1 | 6 | 5 |
NC in Beauty Care and Make-up (G92F 45)
This group award has been replaced.
It enters it's lapsing period on: 31/07/2023
It finishes on: 31/07/2026
How to assess
A variety of assessment methods will be used for this qualification. You will be required to produce evidence to demonstrate your knowledge and skills. Knowledge may be assessed, 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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Why study this qualification
The NC in Beauty Therapy Skills at SCQF level 5 is designed for a wide range of learners, including:
- school leavers
- adults returning to education
- learners with no previous qualification, experience or prior knowledge in this subject area, but wish to gain an introductory qualification
Due to health and safety considerations, it is recommended that the minimum age for this qualification is 16 years of age at the time of registration.
You will receive an introduction to beauty qualifications, which will prepare you for progression within this vocational area.
You will also develop important competences in a range of technical skills, for example, facial skin care treatments; hand and foot care; back, neck and shoulder massage; and waxing services.
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, due to health and safety considerations, it is recommended that the minimum age for this qualification is 16 years of age at the time of registration.
Learners 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 Beauty and Hairstyling (new)
- NPA in Cosmetology (G8GX 44) (lapsing)
- NPA in Beauty Skills (GF7F 44) (lapsing)
- NPA in Beauty Massage (GF7E 45) (lapsing)
- NPA in Eye Treatments (GF7G 45) (lapsing)
- NPA in Make-up Skills (GF7J 45) (lapsing)
- NPA in Manicure and Pedicure (GF7K 45) (lapsing)
- NPA in Nail Enhancements (GF7D 45) (finished)
Employment and progression
You could use this level 5 award to progress to:
- NPA in Beauty and Hairstyling (new)
- NPA in Cosmetology (G8GX 44) (lapsing)
- NPA in Beauty Skills (GF7F 44) (lapsing)
- NPA in Beauty Massage (GF7E 45) (lapsing)
- NPA in Eye Treatments (GF7G 45) (lapsing)
- NPA in Make-up Skills (GF7J 45) (lapsing)
- NPA in Manicure and Pedicure (GF7K 45) (lapsing)
- other equivalent awards
Qualification structure
Group award code: GV0J 45 (72 SCQF credit points)
SCQF level: 5
This National Certificate consists of 4 mandatory units (36 SCQF credit points) and 8 optional units (36 SCQF credit points).
See the group award specification (523 KB) for the full list of mandatory and optional units.
Mandatory units include:
| 4 code | 2 code | Unit title | SQA credit | SCQF credit points | SCQF level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J6LA |
45 | Facial Skin Care Treatments |
2 | 12 | 5 |
| J6L7 |
45 | Hand and Foot Care |
2 | 12 | 5 |
| J6LF |
45 | Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage: An Introduction | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| J6LE | 45 | Waxing Services |
1 | 6 | 5 |
Optional units — Learners must achieve six optional units (36 SCQF credit points):
| 4 code | 2 code | Unit title | SQA credit | SCQF credit points | SCQF level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J6LG |
45 | Scalp Massage: An Introduction |
1 | 6 | 5 |
| J6L6 |
45 | Apply Nail Art |
1 | 6 | 5 |
| J6LC |
45 | Developing Make-up Skills |
1 | 6 | 5 |
| J6LD | 45 | Developing Skills in Eye Treatments |
1 | 6 | 5 |
| J6L9 | 45 | Tip and Overlay Nail Enhancements |
1 | 6 | 5 |
| J1D0 | 45 | Influences on Mental Health and Wellbeing |
1 | 6 | 5 |
| FR0C | 12 | Healthy Eating and Wellbeing |
1 | 6 | 6 |
| F4BV | 11 | Hair, Beauty and Make-up: Competition Technical Skills |
1 | 6 | 5 |
NC in Beauty Care and Make-up (G92F 45)
This group award has been replaced.
It enters it's lapsing period on: 31/07/2023
It finishes on: 31/07/2026