Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies (back)
The Diplomas in Hair and Beauty Studies are designed for young people between the ages of 14 and 19, who are interested in exploring the potential of the hair, beauty and spa industries. They are seen as the flagship of government reform of the 14-19 curriculum.
The Diplomas are compound qualifications comprising:
- Principal Learning - providing a blend of knowledge, understanding and skils in the context of a business sector with at least 50% applied and practical learning.
- Project - providing an opportunity to extend learners promoting the development of research and project skills in an area of their interest.
- Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills - wider transferable skills that prepare learners for working life and lifelong learning.
- Functional Skills - essential skills in English, Maths and ICT.
- Additional and Specialist Learning - additional studies to allow specialisation (eg providing vocational training in hairdressing or beauty therapy) or broadening of the young persons programme of study.
| Diploma | Level | Equivalence |
| Foundation | 1 | 5 GCSEs D-G |
| Higher | 2 | 7 GCSEs A*-C |
| Advanced | 3 | 3.5 A levels A*-E |
Edexcel and VTCT partnership
VTCT is delighted to be working in partnership with Edexcel to deliver the Principal Learning to Edexcel consortia. This partnership arrangement will allow Edexcel to promote the Diplomas in Hair and Beauty Studies to their extensive network of centres in schools and colleges and to register learners onto the VTCT Principal Learning Qualifications. Consequently Edexcel can provide the full suite of Principal qualifications. Consortia currently working directly with VTCT or wishing to work directly with VTCT may continue as present but consortia preferring to register their learners with Edexcel may take this route. Whichever approach is taken, VTCT will provide assessment services, standards moderation and specialist support.
View sample assessment and support materials here
To download a copy of the specifications and projects click here
To see January external assessment timetable click here
JCQ Guide to Submission of Coursework
Instructions for conducting examinations
Submitting Coursework - Notice to Candidates
Written Examinations - Notice to Candidates
Written Examinations - Warning to Candidates
Authentication of Candidates' Work - Notice to Centres
Delivering Diplomas - Engagement and Delivery Event
Any questions regarding the Diploma? Please see Frequently Asked Questions below.
If you have a subject specific question, you can Ask the Expert by e-mail here.
VTCT is proud to be the first specialist awarding body to be approved to offer any of the new Diploma lines of learning. We will now be working with and supporting school-college consortia to deliver a truly motivating learning experience. If you are interested in becoming a consortium to deliver the Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies, please download, complete and return the Expression of Interest form below.
VTCT has also produced a Powerpoint presentation outlining the make up of the Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies
See the latest VTCT press release on the Diploma by clicking here
VTCT Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies Workshops
VTCT will be offering further workshops supporting the introduction of the Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies. Dates are as below:
Previewing the Diploma - 24 November 2009 - Birmingham
Previewing the Diploma - 25 November 2009 - Taunton
Previewing the Diploma - 27 NOvember 2009 - London
Delivery and Assessment - 25 February 2010 - Birmingham
Delivery and Assessment - 2 March 2010 - Taunton
Delivery and Assessment - 4 March 2010 - London
Developing Assignments and Assessing Learners - 22 March 2010 - Birmingham
Developing Assignments and Assessing Learners - 23 March 2010 - Taunton
Developing Assignments and Assessing Learners - 24 March 2010 - London
Feedback on the January 2010 Assessment Series and Forward Planning - 5 May 2010 - London
Feedback on the January 2010 Assessment Series and Forward Planning - 6 May 2010 - Manchester
Countdown to Delivery - 9 June 2010 - London
Countdown to Delivery - 10 June 2010 - Manchester
Countdown to Delivery - 12 June 2010 - Warwick (residential)
For details of venues, costs of these events and to make an initial reservation, please contact diplomaevents@vtct.org.uk
Workshops run in conjunction with Edexcel can be booked by going to their Web site at www.edexcel.com. Alternatively click here for a direct link
Further details on the Diploma can be found on the following links:
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