Beauty and Hairstyling - Schools Academy (NPA - SCQF Level 4)

Start

23 Aug 2024

End

28 Mar 2025

This award in Beauty and Hairstyling is an introductory qualification. It has been designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop basic skills, placing emphasis on skills development and the application of these. It will prepare learners for further study within this vocational area.The basis of this award is to provide learners with an introduction to the beauty and hairdressing industries, enabling learners to experience vocational-related learning, providing opportunities to develop a range of Core Skills, along with encouraging the development of a positive work ethic.

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Qualifications


  • NPA in Beauty and Hairstyling at SCQF Level 4

Delivery

The course is a schools link delivery on campus one day a week, for 28 weeks.

Location

Scottish Borders Campus

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Entry requirements

National 4 award in Literacy or Communications at Intermediate 1 plus Information Technology at Intermediate 1 or equivalent qualification. Selection will be subject to satisfactory interview session. Candidates without any formal academic qualifications may be considered at interview.

Progression opportunities

On successful completion of the course, students may progress to some of the pathways outlined below. Further or Higher Education Opportunities

  • NC in Beauty Therapy at SCQF Level 5 at Borders College
  • SVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing at SCQF Level 5 at Borders College

Application and Interview Process

Applications will be reviewed by the curriculum team and candidates will be invited to interview to follow up on the information contained within to confirm suitability. A full, detailed personal statement is important at this stage. Candidates are provided with the opportunity to ask further questions about the course and college support services at the interviews.

Course Content

Facial Skin Care and Make-upManicure and Creative Nail FinishesHairstyling: An Introduction

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