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Assessment Guidance

The Habia assessment strategy for nail services can be downloaded below.

Habia Assessment Strategy for Nail Services

For full details of the QCF units available from VTCT, including accreditation numbers, VTCT product numbers, guided learning hours and credits can be downloaded below

Unit Information for VTCT QCF NVQ qualifications in Beauty Therapy, Nails and Spa Therapy

Unit Information for VTCT QCF VRQ qualifications in Beauty Therapy, Nails and Spa Therapy

Full downloadable copies of VTCT Record of Assessment books for the qualifications will be added to the qualfication details as they come available.

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Level 1 Award in Nail Treatments (QCF) - 2011

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The VTCT Level 1 Award in Nail Treatments (QCF) is a specialist vocationally related qualification for Nail Services. Learners will develop the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills through carrying out basic manicure and basic pedicure treatments on client in a real/realistic work environment. Learners will also develop the basic knowledge and skills required to work with colleagues and be compliant with health and safety requirements in the salon. Throughout the VTCT Level 1 Award in Nail Treatments learners will be supervised by technical staff and assessed on their occupational competence. This qualification is most suited to learners who wish to pursue a career in the nail services industry as a nail technician. Download the Record of Assessments Book
Qualification Ref No:	500/8925/0
Accreditation End Date:	31/08/2014
Certification End Date:	31/08/2015
Progression:	The Level 1 Award in Nail Treatments provides progression opportunities to Level 2 studies in beauty therapy. Progression opportunities also exist in the form of specialist VTCT vocationally related awards at Levels 1 and 2.
Potential Job Occupations:	Nail Technician
Guided Learning Hours:	102
Credits:	11
VTCT Product Number:	AB10113

Structure Summary:
The Level 1 Award in Nail Treatments (QCF) is made up of 4 mandatory units, totalling 11 credits.

Qualification Structure:
M - Mandatory Units
Mandatory Units
Credit Value required: Minimum 11, Maximum 11.
Sub-components required: Minimum 4, Maximum 4.

A/600/6327 - Follow health and safety in the salon

R/601/3557 - Providing basic manicure treatment

L/601/3556 - Providing Basic Pedicure Treatment

A/601/4458 - Client care and communication in beauty-related industries