All NCFE Creative Craft in Hair Design qualifications are portfolio based only with internal and external moderation.

Entry Level 1-3

This qualification aims to introduce learners to styling equipment and products, allow learners to use a range of products and equipment to create a style whilst working safely and using appropriate personal, protective equipment.

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Level 1 Award

This qualification aims to:

• Enable learners to develop basic styling skills
• Provide learners with underpinning knowledge of the styling
• Process provide leaners with the basis for progression into further study in styling related areas

The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:

• Develop a portfolio of work in styling
• Use equipment, products and accessories correctly and safely
• Develop an understanding of Health and Safety considerations in a salon environment.

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Level 2 Award

This qualification aims to:

• Extend and further develop learners’ styling skill
• Extend learners’ knowledge and understanding of the styling process
• Extend the learners’ understanding of Health and Safety issues
• Provide the opportunity for further development
• Provide a basis for progression onto further study

The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:

• Use a range of products, equipment and accessories in a safe and competent manner
• Develop analytical and research skills
• Evaluate own work, develop ideas and learning through the styling process
• Develop an understanding of Health and Safety considerations in a salon environment.

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Level 2 Certificate

This qualification aims to:

• Develop learners styling skills
• Develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of the creative process
• Provide recognition for enterprise skills and attributes
• Provide opportunity for personal development
• Provide a basis for progression onto further study

The objectives of the qualification are to help the learners to:

• Use a range of equipment, products and accessories in a safe and competent manner
• Develop analytical and research skills
• Evaluate own work, develop ideas and learning through the styling process
• Develop an overview of enterprise skills and the characteristics present in successful enterprise individuals.

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Level 3 Certificate

This qualification aims to:

• Extend learners’ skills in styling to an advanced level
• Extend creative and intellectual abilities, e.g. communication, innovation and critical evaluation
• Extend awareness and understanding of setting up a commercial venture
• Extend awareness and understanding of health and Safety issues
• Provide the opportunity for personal development
• Provide a basis for progression onto further study or employment

The objectives of the qualification are to help the learners to:

• Work with others linked to a commercial brief including timing, finance and restrictions
• Use a range of equipment, products and accessories in a safe and competent manner
• Develop analytical and research skills linked to a commercial brief
• Evaluate own work, develop ideas and learning through the styling process
• Use feedback from client to develop commercial brief understanding
• Develop an overview of the skills and the characteristics present in successful commercial venture

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