Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty Therapy

Rules of Combination

Learners must complete at least one unit from Group M – Mandatory worth a minimum of 3 credits and at least 3 further credits from Group M or Group 01 – Optional Units: Hair and Beauty Therapy.

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Units

What is the purpose of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to develop learners' understanding and knowledge in hair and beauty and to support progression to the next level of vocational learning in hair and beauty or a related area. It is anticipated that this qualification will be of specific relevance to:

• unemployed adults needing to demonstrate their interest in and commitment to a particular vocational area to potential employers, particularly where further work-based training will be on offer.

• young people on traineeships who are working at level 1 and are seeking a short, focused qualification in the sector in which they wish to work/gain an apprenticeship, as part of the work preparation training element of a traineeship.

• learners of any age who have been disengaged with learning and need a short introduction at level 1 before progressing straight to a larger certificate or diploma at level 2.

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What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

This qualification provides an introductory set of knowledge and skills, relevant to hair and beauty. The choice of mandatory units includes at least one of:

• Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
• Presenting a Professional Image in a Salon
• Follow health and safety in the salon

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How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?

This qualification is part of a suite which includes an Award, Certificate and Diploma. Learners should take the Award if they need only a small amount of focused learning in hair and beauty before progressing to employment (with further training where possible) or to a Level 2 qualification, as illustrated in the target learner profiles provided above.

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Which sector does this qualification support?

This qualification could lead to an entry-level role in hair and beauty such as junior hairdresser, make-up assistant, nail technician.

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What are the progression options?

Learners can progress to a Level 2 certificate or diploma in Hair and Beauty, Barbering, Hairdressing, Beauty Consultancy, Beauty Therapy

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Progression & entry requirements

Learners do not need any prior qualifications or a specific level of attainment to take this qualification. It is available to learners of any age.

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Funding information

There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.

The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:

View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website

The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).

View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search

How to find a learning aim

If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:

How to Use: Find a learning Aim

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We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.

This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.