SVQ Nail Services SCQF level 5
The Scottish Vocational Qualification Nail Services at SCQF level 5 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.
This qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to work within the Nail Services Industry. This qualification covers areas including developing and maintaining your effectiveness at work, fulfilling salon reception duties, provide manicure and pedicure services, carrying out nail art services, applying and maintaining nail enhancements to create a natural finish, and providing gel polish services.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with Skillsactive, HABIA and Sector Skills Council to ensure relevance to the sector.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.
This qualification is available through colleges, employers and training providers.
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Why deliver this qualification
Successful candidates will gain an internationally-recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully. Employers will also benefit from their employees being proficient.
Assessment is carried out in the workplace, which minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work.
Candidates can progress to a range of qualifications including an SVQ in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6, SVQ in Beauty Therapy at SCQF Level 6 and SVQ in Spa and Massage Therapy at SCQF Level 6.
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (eg day-release)
Who does this qualification suit
This SVQ is suitable for:
- individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification
- employees who wish to undertake short continuing professional development courses
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
Candidates should be in a job or placement where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow then to gather the required evidence.
No prior qualifications or knowledge are required to undertake this qualification.
Progression
The level 5 award could provide progression to:
- an HNC in Beauty Therapy or a related area
- an SVQ in Nail Services at SCQF Level 6
- an SVQ Beauty Therapy at SCQF level 6
- employment in the Nail Services sector, perhaps as a Junior Nail Technical
Approval
Centres interested in offering this qualification should apply for approval, and should contact SQA's Business Development Team for guidance.
Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA's general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide. The specific delivery requirements are set out in the Assessment Strategy.
How to assess
For general information on how to assess this qualification, please refer to the document Information for Assessment of Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). For detailed guidance on how to assess this particular SVQ, please refer to the Assessment Strategy.
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Qualification content and delivery tools
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
The SVQ in Nail Services at SCQF level 5 consists of 7 mandatory Units.
Group Award Code: GL70 22
For details of the Units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure (62 KB).
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Core Skills signposting
Core Skill mappings are carried out by the SSC responsible for the development of an SVQ. It is a requirement of SQA Accreditation that every SVQ submission includes information on where possible opportunities for candidates to develop Core Skills exist across the mandatory units.
Centres should note that mappings are not audited or validated against the Core Skills framework/units so are not accepted by SQA awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.
- Core Skills signposting (52 KB)