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Qualification details

VTCT Level 1 NVQ in Hairdressing

Qualification summary

The Level 1 NVQ in Hairdressing allows successful candidates to assist in a Hairdressing salon and with knowledge and aspects of health and safety and how to develop effective working relationships with colleagues.

Qualification details

500/1225/3
VTCT
1
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2006
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2006
Accreditation end date:
31/01/2010
Certification end date:
31/01/2011
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English - Welsh - Irish
Succesful completion of the Level 1 NVQ in Hairdressing provides opportunities for progression to the Level 2 NVQ in Hairdressing or to employment in a hairdressing salon.
Hairdresser
  • 07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
    • 07.3  Service Enterprises
N/A
Pass
The mandatory skills units of the new structure will be independently assessed. This qualification is assessed and verified by the Centre Assessor and Internal Verifier and is subject to moderation and sampling by the VTCT External Verifier.
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Candidates must complete all units in Group A, plus one unit from Group B (total six units).
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    • U1050647 - Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
    • J/102/0910 - Contribute to the development of effective working relationships
    • L/102/0911 - Shampoo and condition hair
    • H/103/8220 - Assist with hair colour services
    • R/102/0912 - Prepare for hairdressing services and maintain work areas
  • B  -  Optional Units
    • R/102/0909 - Assist with salon reception duties
    • K/103/8221 - Assist with perming hair services
    • M/103/8222 - Assist with perming hair and relaxing services
    • T/103/8223 - Assist with perming hair and relaxing services for African Caribbean hair