Cutting-edge resource for World-class Qualifications

Exciting new updates are now live in Pivot Point LAB including:

Fundamentals: Barbering Read more
Infection Prevention Qualifications

Click the “Start Now” button below to find instructions on how to start using these new features.

Want to start using Pivot Point LAB?

To start using LAB, contact Customer Support with your centre name and number. They will approve and set you up as an administrator for your LAB School.

Educator users
Existing LAB centres should use the ‘Invite an Educator’ function accessed from the Home page within LAB to add educators.

This is for centre/training provider staff only. If you are a learner and require access to LAB please liaise with your training provider/tutor.

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We’ve created these Getting Started Guides to help you start using this innovative platform. Find out how to create users, manage your classes and create your dynamic learning pathways.

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What is Pivot Point LAB?

Pivot Point LAB is an Online Learning Platform that is integral to the delivery of specific iTEC and VTCT Level 2 and 3 Hairdressing and Barbering qualifications, and Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualifications.

For years, online learning has been one of the most talked-about education topics, also in our industry. And due to the Covid-19
pandemic, distance education is now considered critical to the future success of our schools and learners.

Pivot Point LAB has been optimised to support the ever-changing requirements of administrators, educators, and learners both in and out of the classroom.

Tutors can use Pivot Point LAB as a standalone resource or in collaboration with their personally developed library of resources. The aim is to maximise delivery methods for the benefit of different learning styles. You can take the best from both worlds to create a dynamic and diverse collection of teaching tools.

By selecting from a series of pre-loaded pathways mapped to each qualification Pivot Point LAB allows you to create unique, custom learning pathways for every cohort. Tutors also have access to over 40 sets of presentation slides to support classroom delivery.

New Barbering content is now live on the Pivot Point LAB platform. Please feel free to contact our Customer Support Team if you have any questions. The areas of study are as follows:

Life Skills
Science
Business
Client-Centred Design
Foundational Cuts
Tapered Cuts & Fades
Style
Shaving & Beard Design
Hair Replacement
Colour
Cutting & Styling
Cutting Facial Hair & Shave

To see the list of accompanying qualifications, click here.

PIVOT POINT LAB:
• Is available 24/7 on Computers, Laptops, Tablets, and Smartphones. It can be accessed on any device with internet capabilities.
• Can be used as a tool to encourage pre-class learning, allowing learners to attend lessons able to contribute to rich group discussions
• Supports the development of learners’ ICT skills

Click here for a full list of VTCT Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy qualifications that include access to LAB as part of the registration fee from 1^st August 2019*

Centres that register learners on these approved qualifications will have access.

* Please note – having LAB included with the registration fee is currently only applicable in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Platform Highlights

Learning Path Creation

Much like a typical playlist, you can sequence your lessons to reflect your curriculum flow, creating a consistent, clear path for learners and educators.

Engagement Tools

Knowledge Builder

A range of activities designed to develop and check Knowledge.

(Fill-in PDFs and Interactive Activities)

Skills Builder

Tools to support skills development.

Lesson Challenge

An interactive quiz to check knowledge and understanding.

Join the conversation

A discussion forum to share your ideas, thoughts or to ask questions.

Ebooks

Provide the underpinning knowledge and skills needed to work in our industry.

Technical Videos

Your learners will get to the bottom of every technique and learn the “why” behind it without neglecting the key information needed to successfully learn a skill or procedure.

Time-tracking Functionality

Pivot Point LAB’s tracking reports show you where your learners are spending their time and their level of engagement and scores within a lesson.

Teacher Support

The Resource Maps identify the lessons within a topic, and learning goals, content and resources included in each and can be adapted to create schemes of work.

Course Creation

LAB’s unique functionality gives you the freedom to customise your own course and showcase your school’s own educational content, all within one platform.

Continuous Support

If you need help accessing LAB, have questions or require training on how to use Pivot Point LAB our responsive LAB Support Team is here to help.

Bolting on this one-stop solution will revolutionise the way in which VTCT Level 2 and 3 Hairdressing & Barbering and Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualifications are delivered. It upgrades the standard qualification to an enhanced offering and meets FELTAG requirements.