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brighter futures
VRQ Centre
Adaptation Guidance
Beauty, Nails and Spa Therapy
Complementary Therapies
Hairdressing and Barbering
VTCT, Aspire House, Annealing Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9PX United Kingdom VRQ Centre Adaptation Guidance_Hair and Beauty Book v4
Contents
Introduction 04
Teaching, learning and assessment guidance 04
Adaptation principles and approach 05
List of qualifications 08
Beauty, Nails and Spa Therapy 15
Complementary Therapy 17
Level 4/5 Qualification and Non-medical Aesthetics Adaptions 19
Hairdressing and Barbering 22
Standardisation and quality assurance 24
The journey 25
Further advice and guidance 25
Centre Declaration Form 26
Professional Discussion Form 27
Witness Statement Form 28
EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 03Introduction
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has instigated an ongoing and intensive period of change
to the education landscape. Ofqual recognises that some learners taking vocational and technical
qualifications (VTQs) have experienced lost teaching and training time as a result of the coronavirus
(COVID-19) pandemic, and that appropriate arrangements need to be put in place to mitigate the
impact of this disruption and respond to any ongoing or future public health measures.
Ofqual consulted on proposals to permit awarding organisations to adjust their qualifications and
assessments, which took account of the different ways in which the qualifications are used ranging
from those taken alongside, or instead of general qualifications, to those used to signal occupational
competency. On 7th September 2020, Ofqual confirmed that the proposed arrangements will be
implemented in full.
On 12th October 2020, Ofqual published the Extended Extraordinary Regulatory Framework (EERF),
on which they recently consulted to put the arrangements into effect. The Extended ERF sets out the
regulatory arrangements and statutory guidance (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/
ofqual)
VTCT is committed to supporting centres and their learners throughout this time by recognising
the varying needs and the array of different restrictions that may be enforced on centres and their
learners as a result of local or national lockdowns.
Our website www.vtct.org.uk contains the latest information and guidance aligned with the latest UK
Government, Regulatory and World Health Organisation (WHO) official advice.
Teaching, learning and assessment guidance
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in disruption of education and training since March 2020. Many
learners have experienced interruption to, or a lack of, teaching, learning and assessment since that
date. It is likely a number of public health restrictions will continue to impact on education and cause
further disruption for the academic year 2020-2021. With this in mind, VTCT encourages centres
to take a proactive approach and implement positive steps to support the teaching, learning and
assessment of VTCT qualifications. A list of preventative measure include:
• Keep up to date with VTCT communications. Disseminate information to all members of the
teaching, learning and assessment team
• Register learners in a timely manner
• Track learners’ progress and achievement
• Update learner Record of Assessment book/e-portfolio and/or equivalent to support banked
teaching, learning and assessment
• Bank assessments
• Complete Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) documentation across all elements of the qualificationAdaptation principles and approach
VTCT’s vocationally related qualifications contain both theoretical and practical elements. The
purpose of these qualifications is to support progression into employment or further/higher
education. The content is typically delivered in a classroom, salon or realistic working environment
(RWE). VTCT has identified there are no adaptations required to the teaching and learning for these
qualifications due to the existing embedded flexibility, for example remote delivery of theory topics.
However, VTCT recognises public health restrictions may continue either locally or nationally during
the rest of the academic year 2020-2021 and will continue to monitor the situation and provide any
additional guidance to centres and their learners.
Adaptation principles
VTCT recognises the varying needs of our centres and the array of different national/localised
lockdowns, therefore, a one-size fits all approach is not suitable. VTCT has identified a toolkit of
adaptations per sector to support learners during the academic year 2020-2021.
Adaptations applied to VTCT vocationally related qualifications must:
• Maintain the qualifications rigour, validity and reliability
• Ensure learners are competent and safe to practise
• Meet the health and safety requirements of the qualification
• Ensure learners adhere to COVID-19 government guidelines
• Neither advantage nor disadvantage the learners
• Demonstrate competence
EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 05The table below provides an overview of the range of adaptations that a centre can implement. Adaptation Approval Remote delivery No approval required Remote centre Apply to VTCT for approval invigilation External theory Apply to VTCT for approval examinations evidenced through other methods Reduction of the No approval required number of practical observations required within the Record of Assessment book Client requirements No approval required Reception and retail No approval required flexibilities Holistic assessment No approval required Case study No approval required requirements Remote internal No approval required quality assurance Remote external No approval required quality assurance Remote Invigilation Centres can apply to VTCT for approval to carry out remote invigilation of the external theory examinations. To support this change, VTCT has implemented additional procedures and processes to ensure all equality considerations have been addressed. Centres will submit an application to VTCT requesting approval to implement remote invigilation for the external theory examinations. The application will require centres to demonstrate that they have ensured that all learners have access to technology to support the online platforms/systems and that no learner will be disadvantaged due to their socio-economic circumstances or geographical location. Centres will also be required to demonstrate that any adaptations implemented will accommodate all learners and not impact on any access arrangements that a learner may be eligible for.
External theory examinations evidenced through other methods
Where it creates an unnecessary risk to invigilate under formal assessment conditions the knowledge
should be evidenced through one of the following methods:
• projects
• assignments
• case studies
• reflective accounts
• oral/written questioning
• other forms of evidence
Reduction of the number of practical observations
VTCT has reduced the number of practical observations required within each unit of a qualification.
However a minimum requirement of repeatable performances over a number of observations
remains to maintain the reliability of the assessments. Centres are encouraged to cluster assessments
to maximise coverage of the range requirements.
Client requirements
VTCT’s vocationally related qualifications already permit flexibilities regarding client types. In
accordance with public health guidelines learners can utilise their household/educational bubbles
and are able to carry out treatments/services on clients previously used.
Holistic assessment
VTCT recommends that centres utilise holistic assessment opportunities and cross-reference
evidence previously achieved to other units within the qualification.
Reception and retail
Where reception and retail facilities create an unnecessary risk for the safe distancing of clients,
learners and assessors due to COVID-19 restrictions, simulation or other forms of evidence are
acceptable.
Remote internal and external quality assurance
VTCT permits the use of remote quality assurance activities. External quality assurance is likely to
continue to take place remotely, although physical centre visits may be applicable by arrangement
with the centre. VTCT’s e-portfolio system and file transfer platforms will support centres to submit
evidence for external quality assurance activities.
EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 07List of qualifications VTCT has identified vocationally related qualifications (VRQs) that are appropriate for the implementation of adaptations. This guidance document is specifically to support centres in the adaptations for the qualifications indicated below. VTCT has introduced a suite of COVID-19 Infection Prevention qualifications. Those qualifications highlighted within the following tables now have COVID-19 Infection Prevention prerequisites. More information on the COVID-19 Infection Prevention qualifications can be found on the VTCT website. Entry Level - VRQ QN Code Qualification title 500/6804/0 AM30033 VTCT Entry Level Award in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector (Entry 3) 500/6803/9 AM30036 VTCT Entry Level Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector (Entry 3) 600/2612/1 AM30257 VTCT Entry Level Certificate in Vocational Studies - Hair and Beauty (Entry 3) 600/3048/3 AM30258 VTCT Entry Level Diploma in Vocational Studies - Hair and Beauty (Entry 3) 601/5778/1 COEA1 VTCT Entry Level Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (Entry 3) (VRQ) 601/5781/1 COEA2 VTCT Entry Level Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (Entry 3) (VRQ) 601/5779/3 COEC1 VTCT Entry Level Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (Entry 3) (VRQ) 601/5783/5 COEC2 VTCT Entry Level Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (Entry 3) (VRQ) 601/5780/X COED1 VTCT Entry Level Diploma in Hair and Beauty Skills (Entry 3) (VRQ)
Level 1 - VRQ
QN Code Qualification title
500/8871/3 AB10089 VTCT Level 1 Award in Nail Art Application
500/8872/5 AB10090 VTCT Level 1 Award in Basic Make-Up Application
500/8870/1 AB10091 VTCT Level 1 Award in Themed Face Painting
500/8925/0 AB10113 VTCT Level 1 Award in Nail Treatments
600/1655/3 AB10242 VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Beauty Therapy
600/1647/4 AB10243 VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
600/8659/2 AB10490 VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Beauty Therapy Studies
500/8866/X AH10065 VTCT Level 1 Award in Styling Men's Hair
500/8873/7 AH10066 VTCT Level 1 Award in Styling Women's Hair
500/8867/1 AH10067 VTCT Level 1 Award in Plaiting and Twisting Hair
600/1180/4 AH10238 VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing
600/9308/0 AH10503 VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing Studies
500/8707/1 AM10034 VTCT Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
500/6839/8 AM10035 VTCT Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
500/6821/0 AM10037 VTCT Level 1 Award in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector
600/2761/7 AM10259 VTCT Level 1 Award in Vocational Studies - Hair and Beauty
600/2625/X AM10260 VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Studies - Hair and Beauty
600/3047/1 AM10261 VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Vocational Studies - Hair and Beauty
601/5784/7 CO1A1 VTCT Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)
601/5787/2 CO1A2 VTCT Level 1 Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)
601/5785/9 CO1C1 VTCT Level 1 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)
601/5788/4 CO1C2 VTCT Level 1 Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)
601/5786/0 CO1D1 VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)
EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 09Level 2 - VRQ QN Code Qualification title 500/9039/2 AB20086 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques 500/8644/3 AB20102 VTCT Level 2 Award in Footcare 500/8621/2 AB20103 VTCT Level 2 Award in the Art of Photographic Make-Up 500/8634/0 AB20104 VTCT Level 2 Award in Skin Tanning Techniques 500/8635/2 AB20106 VTCT Level 2 Award in Shaping and Colouring Eyebrows 500/8646/7 AB20107 VTCT Level 2 Award in Body Art Design 500/8915/8 AB20114 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Treatments 500/8970/5 AB20115 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Cosmetic Make-Up and Beauty Consultancy 500/8882/8 AB20117 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology 500/9035/5 AB20118 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Cosmetic Make-Up 500/8968/7 AB20120 VTCT Level 2 Award in Nail Art 500/8884/1 AB20122 VTCT Level 2 Award in Facial Massage and Skincare 500/8878/6 AB20123 VTCT Level 2 Award in Wax Depilation 500/8879/8 AB20125 VTCT Level 2 Award in Threading Depilation 500/8902/X AB20126 VTCT Level 2 Award in Mendhi Skin Decoration 500/8876/2 AB20127 VTCT Level 2 Award in Eyelash Perming 500/8883/X AB20129 VTCT Level 2 Award in Thermal Auricular Therapy 500/9607/2 AB20178 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Specialist Techniques 500/9127/X AB20182 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Services 500/9306/X AB20183 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Services 600/2723/X AB20262 VTCT Level 2 Award in Nail Technology 600/2594/3 AB20263 VTCT Level 2 Award in Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments 600/8660/9 AB20491 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies 600/8661/0 AB20492 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies (Make-Up) 600/4847/5 AC20402 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Complementary Therapies 600/4961/3 AC20408 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology for Complementary Therapies 500/9040/9 AH20040 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Barbering 500/8812/9 AH20041 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hairdressing 500/8733/2 AH20044 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Colouring Hair 500/8730/7 AH20045 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Barbering 500/8877/4 AH20047 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Hair 500/8732/0 AH20048 VTCT Level 2 Award in Scalp Massage Services 500/8874/9 AH20072 VTCT Level 2 Award in the Art of Dressing Hair 500/9307/1 AH20166 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing Services 500/8976/6 AH20167 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
QN Code Qualification title
500/9071/9 AH20172 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing Services
600/1065/4 AH20225 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Women's and Men's Hairdressing
600/8706/7 AH20504 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing Studies
600/8707/9 AH20505 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Barbering Studies
500/8901/8 AM20070 VTCT Level 2 Award in Photographic Make-Up and Dressing Hair
500/8670/4 AM20073 VTCT Level 2 Award in Creating an Image Based on a Theme in the Hair and Beauty
Sector
500/8632/7 AM20101 VTCT Level 2 Award in Head Massage
500/8922/5 AM20173 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Services
600/1393/X AM20241 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up
600/9605/6 AM20497 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Services
600/8760/2 AM20513 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up Studies
603/1324/9 HB2D3 VTCT Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals (Barbering)*
603/1323/7 HB2D4 VTCT Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals (Hairdressing)*
601/4628/X BT2A1 VTCT Level 2 Award in LED Gel Polish Techniques
603/3606/7 BT2D16 VTCT Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Professionals (Beauty Therapist)
603/3694/8 BT2D17 VTCT Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Professionals (Beauty and Make-up Consultant)
603/3695/X BT2D18 VTCT Level 2 Diploma for Beauty Professionals (Nail Services Technician)
601/5789/6 CO2A1 VTCT Level 2 Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)
601/5792/6 CO2A2 VTCT Level 2 Extended Award in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)
601/5790/2 CO2C1 VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)
601/5793/8 CO2C2 VTCT Level 2 Extended Certificate in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)
601/5791/4 CO2D1 VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Beauty Skills (VRQ)
*Excluding the End-point Assessment
EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 11Level 3 - VRQ
QN Code Qualification title
500/8687/X AB30108 VTCT Level 3 Award in Camouflage Make-Up
500/8619/4 AB30111 VTCT Level 3 Award in Media Make-Up
500/8620/0 AB30112 VTCT Level 3 Award in Nail Enhancements and Advanced Hand and Nail Art Techniques
500/8966/3 AB30130 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology
500/9103/7 AB30132 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Spa and Body Treatments
500/8964/X AB30133 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments
500/9065/3 AB30134 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Make-Up Artistry
500/8974/2 AB30139 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Micro Dermabrasion Treatments
500/8962/6 AB30140 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Epilation
500/8961/4 AB30141 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Facial Electrotherapy
500/9036/7 AB30142 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Face and Body Art
500/8810/5 AB30143 VTCT Level 3 Award in Lash Extensions
500/8973/0 AB30144 VTCT Level 3 Award in Advanced (Intimate) Waxing Techniques
500/8911/0 AB30145 VTCT Level 3 Award in Tanning Treatments
500/8885/3 AB30160 VTCT Level 3 Award in Spa Treatments
501/0730/6 AB30177 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Massage Using Pre-Blended Aromatherapy Oils
500/9038/0 AB30185 VTCT Level 3 Award in Airbrush Make-Up
600/8665/8 AB30493 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies
600/8662/2 AB30494 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies (Make-Up)
600/8664/6 AB30495 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Beauty Therapy Studies (Massage)
600/8663/4 AB30496 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Spa Therapy Studies
600/8710/9 AB30516 VTCT Level 3 Award in Asian Bridal Make-Up
600/8908/8 AB30523 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology Studies
600/4013/0 AC30335 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Thai Massage
600/4846/3 AC30403 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
600/4843/8 AC30404 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy
600/4840/2 AC30405 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology
600/4841/4 AC30406 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage
600/4845/1 AC30407 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary
Therapies
500/8728/9 AH30054 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Colouring Hair
500/8731/9 AH30055 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Barbering
500/8674/1 AH30057 VTCT Level 3 Award in Cutting Women's Hair
500/8725/3 AH30059 VTCT Level 3 Award in Bridal Hairstyling
500/8726/5 AH30060 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Hair Extension Services
500/8727/7 AH30061 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Creative Hair DesignQN Qualification title
600/1482/9 AH30239 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
600/1484/2 AH30240 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Barbering
600/8708/0 AH30506 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing Studies
500/8645/5 AM30085 VTCT Level 3 Award in Anatomical and Physiological Knowledge of Body Systems
500/8967/5 AM30099 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy
500/9043/4 AM30136 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage
501/0896/7 AM30175 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up
500/9595/X AM30180 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Stone Therapy Massage
600/8761/4 AM30514 VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make-Up Studies
601/4229/7 BT3C1 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Beauty Therapy
601/7625/8 BT3C7 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Cosmetic Camouflage
601/7626/X BT3C8 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-up
601/7633/7 BT3C9 VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage
601/7208/3 CT3A1 VTCT Level 3 Award in Crystal Therapy
EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 13Level 4 - VRQ
QN Code Qualification title
500/8886/5 AB40162 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy
500/9034/3 AB40163 VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments
500/8888/9 AB40164 VTCT Level 4 Award in Skin Blemish Removal
600/3288/1 AB40168 VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation
500/9037/9 AB40184 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation
600/4910/8 AB40394 VTCT Level 4 Award in Laser and Light Treatments for Hair Reduction
600/4911/X AB40395 VTCT Level 4 Award in Laser and Light Treatments for Skin Rejuvenation
500/8664/9 AH40063 VTCT Level 4 Award in Advanced Hair Styling
600/4914/5 AH40419 VTCT Level 4 Award in Creative Male Grooming
600/1397/7 AM40237 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management
603/1304/3 BT4C1 VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Beauty Therapy
603/1305/5 BT4C2 VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques
603/2908/7 BT4C4 VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Radio Frequency
603/2909/9 BT4C5 VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling
603/2910/5 BT4C6 VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Skin Peeling
603/2911/7 BT4C7 VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Ultrasound
601/8256/8 CT4C1 VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Stress Management Strategies
601/8038/9 CT4D1 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Stress Management Strategies
601/8314/7 CT4D2 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Providing Therapies for Clients with Cancer or other Life Limiting
Conditions
601/8313/5 CT4D3 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
601/8315/9 CT4D4 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Aromatherapy for the Complementary Therapist
601/8317/2 CT4D5 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Reflexology for the Complementary Therapist
601/8316/0 CT4D6 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Massage for the Complementary Therapist
601/8341/X HB4D1 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Techniques and Management Practice in Hairdressing
Level 5 - VRQ
QN Code Qualification title
603/2912/9 BT5C1 VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Blemish Removal
603/2907/5 BT5C2 VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 Certificate in Laser Tattoo RemovalBeauty, Nails and Spa Therapy
Knowledge outcomes
Learners are required to achieve 100% of the knowledge and understanding outcomes as listed in the
Record of Assessment book or specification for each qualification. The knowledge and understanding
outcomes required are highlighted within each Record of Assessment book. The highlighted text
type indicates which criteria may be achieved through projects, assignments, case studies, reflective
accounts, oral/written questioning and/or other forms of evidence and which criteria is covered
within an external examination.
Where possible the external examinations should be sat in line with VTCT Instructions for Conducting
Examinations. Where lockdown restrictions apply and it is not possible to conduct the external
examination as normal, centres can apply to VTCT for approval to carry out remote invigilation.
Practical observations
VTCT’s vocationally related qualifications require learners to demonstrate 100% achievement of the
practical observation outcomes and range statements as outlined in each unit of the qualification
specification.
The number of practical observations and clients is not fixed. VTCT permits centres to cluster
practical observations. However, learners must meet all of the requirements of the unit learning
outcomes and assessment criteria. This approach will limit close proximity and timescales associated
with providing treatments/services during the assessment procedure.
Centres must ensure the following:
• learners have the necessary tools, equipment and materials to carry out the practical
observations
• that all treatments/services adhere to Government guidelines and local and national lockdowns
• learners have completed the relevant COVID-19 Infection Prevention prerequisite qualification
prior to undertaking practical observations
• learners are appropriately equipped with PPE as outlined in the Government guidelines
Centre onsite practical observation
Where there are no local and national restrictions and centres are able to carry out treatments and
service within the centre, centres should consider the following:
• social distancing
• staggering of treatments and services
• number of learners in the RWE
• byelaws, legislation or local authority requirements including risk assessments.
(Please refer to VTCT Practical Assessment Guidance for COVID-19)
EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 15Example scenarios
1.
Government Practical
A learner is studying
imposes a national observations can
for a VTCT Level Treatment needs to
restriction to close take place on other
3 Diploma in Spa and omit the face
contact services on areas of the body
Body Treatments
the face except the face
2.
A learner is studying for a VTCT Level 2
Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies and Knowledge may be evidenced through oral
Government restrictions have been enforced questioning, written assignments and/or other
locally. The learner does not have access to methods of evidence
technology to enable them to sit their external
examination remotelyComplementary Therapy
Knowledge outcomes
Learners are required to achieve 100% of the knowledge and understanding outcomes as listed in the
Record of Assessment book or specification for each qualification. The knowledge and understanding
outcomes required are highlighted within each Record of Assessment book. The highlighted text
type indicates which criteria may be achieved through projects, assignments, case studies, reflective
accounts, oral/written questioning and/or other forms of evidence and which criteria is covered
within an external examination.
Where possible the external examinations should be sat in line with VTCT Instructions for Conducting
Examinations. Where lockdown restrictions apply and it is not possible to conduct the external
examination as normal, centres can apply to VTCT for approval to carry out remote invigilation.
Practical observations
VTCT’s vocationally related qualifications require learners to demonstrate 100% achievement of the
practical observation outcomes and range statements as outlined in each unit of the qualification
specification.
The number of practical observations and clients is not fixed. VTCT permits centres to cluster
practical observations. However, learners must meet all of the requirements of the unit learning
outcomes and assessment criteria. This approach will limit close proximity and timescales associated
with providing treatments/services during the assessment procedure.
Centres must ensure the following:
• learners have the necessary tools, equipment and materials to carry out the practical
observations
• that all treatments/services adhere to Government guidelines and local and national lockdowns
• learners have completed the relevant COVID-19 Infection Prevention prerequisite qualification
prior to undertaking practical observations
• learners are appropriately equipped with PPE as outlined in the Government guidelines
Centre onsite practical observation
Where there are no local and national restrictions and centres are able to carry out treatments and
service within the centre, centres should consider the following:
• social distancing
• staggering of treatments and services
• number of learners in the RWE
• byelaws, legislation or local authority requirements including risk assessments.
(Please refer to VTCT Practical Assessment Guidance for COVID-19)
EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 17Range coverage
Where it is not practically possible to use all the carrier and essential oils required within the range
criteria, other forms of evidence may be produced to demonstrate competence.
Example scenarios
1.
A learner is studying
Government Practical
for a VTCT Level
imposes a national observations can
3 Certificate in Treatment needs to
restriction to close take place on other
Massage Using omit the face
contact services on areas of the body
Pre-Blended
the face except the face
Aromatherapy Oils
2.
A learner is studying for a VTCT Level 3
Diploma in Complementary Therapies and
Knowledge should be evidenced through oral
Government restrictions have been enforced
questioning, written assignments and/or other
locally. The learner does not have access to
methods of evidence
technology to enable them to sit their external
examination remotelyLevel 4/5 Qualification and Non-medical
Aesthetics Adaptions
Due to the nature of the level 4/5 qualifications this section outlines the permitted adaptations and
flexibilities for the following qualifications:
QN Code Qualification title
500/8886/5 AB40162 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy
500/9034/3 AB40163 VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments
500/8888/9 AB40164 VTCT Level 4 Award in Skin Blemish Removal
600/3288/1 AB40168 VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation
500/9037/9 AB40184 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation
600/4910/8 AB40394 VTCT Level 4 Award in Laser and Light Treatments for Hair Reduction
600/4911/X AB40395 VTCT Level 4 Award in Laser and Light Treatments for Skin Rejuvenation
500/8664/9 AH40063 VTCT Level 4 Award in Advanced Hair Styling
600/4914/5 AH40419 VTCT Level 4 Award in Creative Male Grooming
600/1397/7 AM40237 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Salon Management
603/1304/3 BT4C1 VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Beauty Therapy
603/1305/5 BT4C2 VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques
603/2908/7 BT4C4 VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Radio Frequency
603/2909/9 BT4C5 VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling
603/2910/5 BT4C6 VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Skin Peeling
603/2911/7 BT4C7 VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Ultrasound
601/8256/8 CT4C1 VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Stress Management Strategies
601/8038/9 CT4D1 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Stress Management Strategies
601/8314/7 CT4D2 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Providing Therapies for Clients with Cancer or other Life Limiting
Conditions
601/8313/5 CT4D3 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Complementary Therapies
601/8315/9 CT4D4 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Aromatherapy for the Complementary Therapist
601/8317/2 CT4D5 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Reflexology for the Complementary Therapist
601/8316/0 CT4D6 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Massage for the Complementary Therapist
601/8341/X HB4D1 VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Techniques and Management Practice in Hairdressing
603/2912/9 BT5C1 VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Blemish Removal
603/2907/5 BT5C2 VTCT (ITEC) Level 5 Certificate in Laser Tattoo Removal
EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 19Knowledge outcomes
Learners are required to achieve 100% of the knowledge and understanding outcomes as listed in the
Record of Assessment book or specification for each qualification. The knowledge and understanding
outcomes required are highlighted within each Record of Assessment book. The highlighted text
type indicates which criteria may be achieved through projects, assignments, case studies, reflective
accounts, oral/written questioning and/or other forms of evidence and which criteria is covered
within an external examination.
Where possible the external examinations should be sat in line with VTCT Instructions for Conducting
Examinations. Where lockdown restrictions apply and it is not possible to conduct the external
examination as normal, centres can apply to VTCT for approval to carry out remote invigilation.
Practical observations
VTCT’s vocationally related qualifications require learners to demonstrate 100% achievement of the
practical observation outcomes and range statements as outlined in each unit of the qualification
specification.
The number of practical observations and clients is not fixed. VTCT permits centres to cluster
practical observations. However, learners must meet all of the requirements of the unit learning
outcomes and assessment criteria. This approach will limit close proximity and timescales associated
with providing treatments/services during the assessment procedure.
Centres must ensure the following:
• learners have the necessary tools, equipment and materials to carry out the practical
observations
• that all treatments/services adhere to Government guidelines and local and national lockdowns
• learners have completed the relevant COVID-19 Infection Prevention prerequisite qualification
prior to undertaking practical observations
• learners are appropriately equipped with PPE as outlined in the Government guidelines
Centre onsite practical observation
Where there are no local and national restrictions and centres are able to carry out treatments and
service within the centre, centres should consider the following:
• social distancing
• staggering of treatments and services
• number of learners in the RWE
• byelaws, legislation or local authority requirements including risk assessments.
(Please refer to VTCT Practical Assessment Guidance for COVID-19)Example scenarios
1.
A learner is studying Government
No skills/practical
for a VTCT Level national and or
training or skills/ Reschedule as
4 Diploma in local restricts close
practical assessment soon as Goverment
Permanent Hair contact services are
can be completed on restrictions are lifted
Removal and Skin not permitted on the
the face
Rejuvenation face
2.
A learner is studying for a
VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Government national and or Centre needs to apply
Permanent Hair Removal local restrictions prevents the to VTCT to carry out the
and Skin Rejuvenation and learner from attending the external examinations
Government restrictions have training environment remotely
been enforced locally.
EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 21Hairdressing and Barbering
Knowledge outcomes
Learners are required to achieve 100% of the knowledge and understanding outcomes as listed in
the Record of Assessment book for each qualification. The knowledge and understanding outcomes
required are highlighted within each Record of Assessment book. The highlighted text type indicates
which criteria may be achieved through projects, assignments, case studies, reflective accounts, oral/
written questioning and/or other forms of evidence and which criteria is covered within an external
examination.
Where possible the external examinations should be sat in line with VTCT Instructions for Conducting
Examinations. Where lockdown restrictions apply and it is not possible to conduct the external
examination as normal, centres can apply to VTCT for approval to carry out remote invigilation.
Practical observations
VTCT’s vocationally related qualifications require learners to demonstrate 100% achievement of the
practical observation outcomes and range statements as outlined in each unit of the qualification
specification.
The number of practical observations and clients is not fixed. VTCT permits centres to cluster
practical observations. However, learners must meet all of the requirements of the unit learning
outcomes and assessment criteria. A minimum requirement of repeatable performances over a
number of observations remains to obtain the realibility of the assessments. This approach will limit
close proximity and timescales associated with providing treatments/services during the assessment
procedure.
No simulation will be permitted for the following units:
URN Unit Code Unit title
D/600/8636 UV30497 Colour hair to create a variety of looks
F/601/4347 UV40501 Hair colour correction
Y/600/8635 UV30495 Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks
D/600/8538 UV30518 Relaxing services for African type hair
K/600/9062 UV30507 Cut men’s hair to create a variety of looks
D/600/9060 UV30508 Cut facial hair to create a variety of looks
Centres must ensure the following:
• learners have the necessary tools, equipment and materials to carry out the practical
observations
• that all treatments/services adhere to Government guidelines and local and national lockdowns
• learners have completed the relevant COVID-19 Infection Prevention prerequisite qualification
prior to undertaking practical observations
• learners are appropriately equipped with PPE as outlined in the Government guidelinesCentre onsite practical observation
Where there are no local and national restrictions and centres are able to carry out treatments and
service within the centre, centres should consider the following:
• social distancing
• staggering of treatments and services
• number of learners in the RWE
• byelaws, legislation or local authority requirements including risk assessments.
(Please refer to VTCT Practical Assessment Guidance for COVID-19)
Example scenarios
1.
A learners
qualification A national/local Practical Continue to generate
contains unit restriction to close observations must other elements of
UV20485 - Cut contact services be rescheduled the qualification
women’s hair
EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 23Standardisation and quality assurance Your centre will have an internal quality assurer (IQA) whose role is to check assessments and evidence is valid and reliable. In addition, it is their responsibility to ensure adaptations are clearly documented and sampled. A VTCT external quality assurer (EQA) will monitor the internal quality assurance process, ensuring adaptations have been applied correctly and will sample and quality check assessments and the evidence gathered. VTCT applies a risk based strategy for centre monitoring activities.
The journey
Webinar launching Centre guidance Webinar for specific VRQ
adaptation information documentation published adaptations
EQA engagement and
Certification EQA monitoring activity
support
Timeframe
Milestone Detail
October 2020 VTCT launch VRQ adaptations through webinars and centre guidance documents
November 2020 EQA engagement and support
December 2020 Ongoing EQA monitoring activity
August 2021
Further advice and guidance
The following resources will be made available to support centres through the adaptation process:
• All webinars will be uploaded to the VTCT website (centre log-in required)
• FAQs following the webinar will be published with the webinar slides
For further enquiries please contact eqacustomerquerries@vtct.org.uk
EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 25Centre Declaration Form
Centre Declaration Form
Covid-19 Centre Declaration Form
The Head of Centre will be required to confirm that the centre assessment results are a true representation of
learner performance. If the Head of Centre is unavailable to do this, they may delegate this duty to the Head of
Quality Assurance. This record should be kept as part of the quality assurance arrangements and be available for
sampling. VTCT may request a copy to be submitted by the centre as part of their monitoring activities.
Centre Name:
VTCT/iTEC Number:
Head of Centre
Name:
Position /Job Role:
Email:
Head of Centre: (if
different from above)
I declare that the centre’s Internal quality assurance and assessment team has reviewed the learner’s evidence
and adaptations. Any adaptations made to support the progression of learners must be in line with VTCT
adaptation principles and reflect the learner’s achievement and progression to date. Failure to complete this form
truthfully may lead to regulatory sanctions to the centre and the learner’s certification reverted.
Signature: Date:
Lead IQA
Name
I declare that the centre’s assessment team has reviewed the learner’s evidence and achievement to date in a
thorough and rigorous manner. Adaptations made for learners are in line with VTCT principles. Failure to complete
this form truthfully may lead to regulatory sanctions to the centre and the learner’s certification reverted.
Signature: Date:
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Professional Discussion
Professional Discussion Form
The Professional Discussion is a structured conversation between the learner and their assessor. It allows the
assessor to ask the learner questions in relation to the following:
• The period of learning, development and continuous assessment
• Coverage of the Standard
• Personal development and reflection
• The candidate’s best examples of, competence etc.
The Professional Discussion provides the basis for the assessor to make a final decision in regards to competence.
The assessor will then determine questions that supplement the learner’s skills and knowledge.
Learners Name: Date:
Learner Registration Number:
Qualification Name Unit Code Discussion Points Reference
Assessor’s Name:
Assessor’s Signature:
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EERF Centre Guidance - Hairdressing and Beauty - VRQ 27Witness Statement Form
Witness Statements
Witness Statement Form
A witness statement is used to provide a written record of learner performance against VTCT learning outcomes and
assessment criteria. Someone other than the assessor of the qualification may complete it. This may be an assessor
of a different qualification or unit, a work placement supervisor, a technician, a learning resources manager or
anyone else who has witnessed the performance of the learner against given assessment criteria. It can be someone
who does not have direct knowledge of the qualification, unit or evidence requirements as a whole, but who is able
to make a judgement about the performance of the learner in the given situation. The quality of a witness statement
enables the assessor to judge the standard and validity of performance against the learning outcomes and
assessment criteria.
A witness statement is a source of evidence and does not confer an assessment decision. The assessor must:
• consider all the information in the witness statement
• note the relevant professional skills of the witness to make a judgement of performance
• review supporting evidence when making an assessment decision
• review the statement with the learner to enable a greater degree of confidence in the evidence
• be convinced that the evidence presented by the witness statement is valid, sufficient and authentic
Learner’s Name:
Qualification:
Unit Number and Title:
Description of activity undertaken: (please be as specific as possible)
Assessment criteria: (for which the activity provides evidence)
How the activity covers the requirements of the assessment criteria, including how and where the activity took
place:
Witness Name: Job Role:
Witness Signature: Date:
Learner Name:
Learner Signature: Date:
Assessor Name:
Assessor Signature Date:
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