NC Beauty Therapy Services and Treatments SCQF level 6
The new National Certificate (NC) in Beauty Therapy Services and Treatments has been designed to reflect the major changes to industry practice in the National Occupational Standards (NOS) since the validation of the existing NC Beauty Care award in 2009.
This new group award aims to engage and support leaners to develop knowledge and skills required by the beauty industry. It will provide learners with a beauty qualification to prepare them for progression to further study within this vocational area or employment within the beauty industry.
The mode of delivery for this qualification can be full-time or part-time at the discretion of the centre.
Qualification structure
Group award code: GV82 46 (72 SCQF credit points)
SCQF level: 5
This National Certificate consists of 4 mandatory units (48 SCQF credit points) and 4 optional units (24 SCQF credit points).
Mandatory units
4 code | 2 code | Unit title | SQA credit | SCQF credit points | SCQF level |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
J8FX | 46 | Facial Manual and Electrical Treatments | 3 | 18 | 6 |
J8FY | 46 | Depilation Techniques | 1 | 6 | 6 |
J8FM | 46 | Body Massage Techniques | 2 | 12 | 6 |
J8FL | 46 | Body Electrical Treatments | 2 | 12 | 6 |
Optional units
Learners must achieve 4 optional units (24 SCQF credit points).
4 code | 2 code | Unit title | SQA credit | SCQF credit points | SCQF level |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
J8FW | 46 | Hand and Foot Treatments | 2 | 12 | 6 |
J8FR | 46 | Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments | 1 | 6 | 6 |
J8FV | 46 | Freeform Sculpture using Light Curing Gel | 1 | 6 | 6 |
J8FV | 46 | Freeform Sculpture using Liquid and Powder | 1 | 6 | 6 |
J8FN | 46 | Customised Make-up | 1 | 6 | 6 |
J8FP | 46 | Body Wrap Treatments | 1 | 6 | 6 |
FR0C | 12 | Healthy Eating and Wellbeing | 1 | 6 | 6 |
NC in Beauty Care at SCQF Level 6 (G9K2 46)
This group award has been replaced.
It enters its lapsing period on: 31/07/2025
It finishes on: 31/07/2028
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 supported by observation records and accurately completed consultation records.
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Why study this qualification
The NC in Beauty Therapy Services and Treatments at SCQF level 6 is designed for a wide range of learners, including:
- learners from the NC in Beauty Therapy Skills at SCQF level 5, Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Beauty Therapy at SCQF level 5, or some National Progression Awards (NPA) in this subject area
- those already working within the beauty industry
- direct entrants with some experience and prior knowledge in the subject area
The mode of delivery for this qualification can be full-time or part-time at the discretion of the centre.
This new group award aims to engage and support leaners to develop knowledge and skills required by the beauty industry. It will provide learners with a beauty qualification to prepare them for progression to further study within this vocational area or employment within the beauty industry.
Access
The NC in Beauty Therapy Services and Treatments qualification is suitable for direct entrants with some experience and prior knowledge in the subject area. It is suitable for those already working within the beauty industry. It also offers a progression route for learners from the NC in Beauty Therapy Skills at SCQF level 5, Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Beauty Therapy at SCQF level 5, or the following NPAs:
- NPA in Hand and Foot Care and Nail Art (GV0G 45)
- NPA in Facial and Eye Treatments (GV0E 45)
- NPA in Make-up and Eye Treatments (GV0H 45)
- NPA in Scalp, Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage (GV0K 45)
Due to health and safety considerations, the recommended minimum age for this qualification is 16 years at the time of registration.
Employment and progression
Learners who successfully complete the NC in Beauty Therapy Services and Treatments qualification may progress to the HNC in Beauty Therapy, followed by the HND in Beauty Therapy. Those who would like to upskill may also enter employment to pursue a career within the beauty industry.
Qualification structure
Group award code: GV82 46 (72 SCQF credit points)
SCQF level: 5
This National Certificate consists of 4 mandatory units (48 SCQF credit points) and 4 optional units (24 SCQF credit points).
Mandatory units
4 code | 2 code | Unit title | SQA credit | SCQF credit points | SCQF level |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
J8FX | 46 | Facial Manual and Electrical Treatments | 3 | 18 | 6 |
J8FY | 46 | Depilation Techniques | 1 | 6 | 6 |
J8FM | 46 | Body Massage Techniques | 2 | 12 | 6 |
J8FL | 46 | Body Electrical Treatments | 2 | 12 | 6 |
Optional units
Learners must achieve 4 optional units (24 SCQF credit points).
4 code | 2 code | Unit title | SQA credit | SCQF credit points | SCQF level |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
J8FW | 46 | Hand and Foot Treatments | 2 | 12 | 6 |
J8FR | 46 | Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments | 1 | 6 | 6 |
J8FV | 46 | Freeform Sculpture using Light Curing Gel | 1 | 6 | 6 |
J8FV | 46 | Freeform Sculpture using Liquid and Powder | 1 | 6 | 6 |
J8FN | 46 | Customised Make-up | 1 | 6 | 6 |
J8FP | 46 | Body Wrap Treatments | 1 | 6 | 6 |
FR0C | 12 | Healthy Eating and Wellbeing | 1 | 6 | 6 |
NC in Beauty Care at SCQF Level 6 (G9K2 46)
This group award has been replaced.
It enters its lapsing period on: 31/07/2025
It finishes on: 31/07/2028