1. Principal Learning Hair & Beauty Wales

2. Principal Learning is a composite qualification mixing theory with practice to enable learners to work confidently, effectively and independently, and prepare them for further or higher education, training or employment. Principal Learning: - a blend of knowledge, understanding and skills in the context of a business sector with at least 50% applied and practical learning.

3. Available Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

4. Level 1 Made up of 7 Units GLH Total 240 hours (1 x 60 GLH, 6 x 30 GLH) 6 Internally Assessed Controlled Assessments 1 External Exam

5. Units Introducing the Hair & Beauty Sector Creating a Positive Impression within Hair & Beauty Introducing Hair Styling Introducing Basic Skin Care Treatments Introducing Basic Hand & Nail Care Personal Appearance, Style and Wellbeing within Hair & Beauty Careers within the Hair & Beauty Sector and Related Industries

6. Level 2 Made up of 10 Units GLH Total 420 hours (4 x 60 GLH, 6 x 30 GLH) 9 Internally Assessed Controlled Assessments 1 External Exam

7. Units Safe & Healthy Working Practices in Hair & Beauty Studies The World of Hair & Beauty The Science of Hair & Beauty Communication and Client Care within Hair & Beauty History of Hair & Beauty in Society Promoting & Selling Hair & Beauty Products and Services by Professional Recommendation Salon Business Systems and Processes within Hair & Beauty Exploring Skin Care & Make-up Exploring Hair Care & Styling Exploring Hand Care & Nail Art

8. Level 3 Made up of 8 Units GLH Total 540 hours (6 x 60 GLH, 2 x 90 GLH) 5 Internally Assessed Controlled Assessments 3 External Exams

9. Units Business Location and Design for Hair & Beauty Event Management and Enterprise for Hair & Beauty Product Research, Design & Development within Hair & Beauty Exploring Business Management for Hair & Beauty Exploring Media and Image within Hair & Beauty Exploring the World of Spas Business Planning & Finance within Hair & Beauty Cosmetic Science

10. All Levels: External Exams Externally Marked & Graded Controlled Internal Assignments, set and marked internally Externally Moderated by VTCT Success at all grades in standard deviation

11. Fit seamlessly into the Welsh Baccalaureate Have been successfully delivered at both: Coleg Sir Gar NPTC Attract Pump Primary Delivery Funding

12. Pump priming delivery funding available for Networks starting in 2011 Student AStudent BStudent C Academic year 2011/12 £350 Student A - 1st yr of course = £350 Academic year 2012/13 £250 Student A - 2nd yr of course = £250 Student B - 1st yr of course = £250 Academic year 2013/14 £150 Student A - if needs to continue on the same course for the 3rd yr No funding available Student B - 2nd yr of course = £150 Student C - 1st yr of course = £150 Student B - if needs to continue on the same course for the 3rd yr No funding Student C - 2nd yr of course = £0 Student C - 3rd yr - No funding

13. Project Wales

14. Project - an opportunity to promote and develop individual research and project skills in a specific area of interest.

15. Available Level 1 – 60 GLH Level 2 - 60 GLH Level 3 - 120 GLH

16. Support for PL & Project All Colleges and Schools receive: Individual support from VTCT in the form of three moderation visits over two years On-line and telephone support throughout Specifically targeted Regional Training

17. Contacts Subject specific – diplomasupport@vtct.org.ukdiplomasupport@vtct.org.uk Training events/ Bespoke sessions - nickyward@vtct.org.uk nickyward@vtct.org.uk Specifications - marketing@vtct.org.ukmarketing@vtct.org.uk Examination registrations and entries diplomaregistrations@vtct.org.uk diplomaregistrations@vtct.org.uk Moderation and examination – nickyward@vtct.org.uknickyward@vtct.org.uk Regional Centre Advice - runamcnamara@vtct.org.ukrunamcnamara@vtct.org.uk

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