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2. Product Up date 2 Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Level 2 Diploma in Womans and Mens Hairdressing Bite Size Awards Changes to the ROC Latest news

3. © CITY & GUILDS 3002 Level 2 Diploma/Certificate in Barbering Provide threading services for hair removal has been added as an Optional unit Level 3 Diploma for Colouring Technicians Creative Hairdressing Design skills has been added as an Optional unit Level 3 Diploma for Cutting & Styling Technicians Creative Hairdressing Design skills has been added as an Optional unit Changes to rules of combination

4. © CITY & GUILDS VRQ - Level 2, Level 3 & Level 4 Assessment Guidance New for September 2012 - Tighter and clearer guidance  Guidance on the use head blocks and fake body parts for summative assessments Simulation may only be used for the following units, once the use of models, peers and clients has been exhausted (the best form of assessment would always be on a real person, as this is a preparation for employment qualification) Nail Art Perming Hair The Art of Colouring

5. © CITY & GUILDS VRQ - Level 2, Level 3 & Level 4 Assessment Guidance New for September 2012 - Tighter and clearer guidance  CPD – Follow Habia Assessment Strategy 30 hours hands on  Commercial timings – Follow Habia Assessment Strategy with Assessor discretion  Occupational Expertise – Follow Habia Assessment Strategy Documentation has now been updated and is available on our website

6. © CITY & GUILDS EU Directive The Directive amends an existing Directive concerning cosmetic products numbered 76/768/EEC. concentration limits on two chemicals used in hair colours restrictions on how the product is used and stored, concerns the risk of allergic reactions label must state “This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16”.

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8. © CITY & GUILDS City & Guilds APPs A - Z Hairdressing – Technical vocabulary & images associated with all aspects of Hair available instantly. No need to carry reference books; just search for the meaning of the word on an APP Coming soon: Beauty Therapy: Nail Diseases and Disorders & Skin conditions, Diseases and Disorders Quizs for Hair & Beauty Level 1, 2 & 3 Available for Apple iPhone's, iPod's & iPads from the Apple store For Androids: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cityandguilds.azcardshair

9. © CITY & GUILDS City & Guilds Publications Text books under development : Level 3 Hairdressing, Barbering & African Type Hair Level 3 Beauty Therapy & Spa Estimated publication date March 2013

11. © CITY & GUILDS Diane Mitchell – Hairdressing Portfolio Manager diane.mitchell@cityandguilds.com 020 7294 4368 Anita Crosland – Beauty, Nails, Spa, Complementary Therapies Portfolio Manager anita.crosland@cityandguilds.comnita.crosland@cityandguilds.com 020 7294 2632 Jacky Jones – Hair & Beauty National Adviser jacky.jones@cityandguilds.com 07799062179 Contact details 77