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Qualification details

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Creative Hair and Beauty Studies

Qualification summary

The purpose of this qualification is to develop the learner skills and understanding to the world of hair and Beauty engaging their interest through experiential learning of selected advanced products and techniques. This qualification also meets the ASL requirements of the Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies

Qualification details

500/5492/2
City & Guilds - The City and Guilds of London Institute
3
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
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English
This qualification complements the principal learning across each topic and supports the development of creative and imaginative skills. Progression can be on to NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy, or on to a Foundation Degree.
Beauty Therapist
Hairdresser
Nail Technician
Spa Therapist
  • 07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
    • 07.3  Service Enterprises
360-540
Pass
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
This qualification is assessed through assignments and practical observations, allowing the learner to use research and reporting skills, and then demonstrate practical skills.

These assignments are externally set, internally assessed, and then externally verified.
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Candidates must complete the required number of units to achieve a total of 360 - 540 guided learning hours, from the Optional Units (Group A)
  • A  -  Optional Units
    • Y/501/9074 - Maintaining Personal Health and Wellbeing
    • D/501/9075 - Make and Style a Hair Addition
    • H/501/9076 - Creative Hair Design
    • K/501/9077 - Anatomy and Physiology
    • M/501/9078 - Origins, Principles and Theories of Massage
    • T/501/9079 - Introduction to Media Make-up
    • K/501/9080 - Introduction to Camouflage Make-up
    • A/501/9083 - Introduction to Nail Enhancements and Advanced Hand and Nail Art Techniques
    • L/502/1548 - Explore the Origins of Massage and Principles of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    • L/501/9086 - Human Resources Management
    • M/501/9145 - Explore Technological Developments within Hair, Beauty and Associated Areas