NPA Long Hair Design with Make-Up SCQF level 5
This NPA is the only Long Hair Design with Make-Up National Progression Award at SCQF level 5 offered by an Awarding Organisation. The NPA compromises of 2 mandatory and 2 optional units all at SCQF level 5. This qualification provides candidates with current styling skills techniques. This NPA focuses on long hair styles, postiche, bridal and evening make up as well as customer service and selling.
With no formal entry qualification requirements this NPA is suitable for a wide range of candidates from school leavers to adult learners who wish to gain entry into the beauty industry. It also allows for straightforward progression to further study in SVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing or Beauty at SCQF level 6 and 7.
Assessment is made up of both open book written assignments and practical performance supported by assessor.
Alternative assessment guidance
This subject will not have alternative assessment guidance for session 2023-24. You should refer to the Group Award/Unit specifications for detailed delivery and assessment information. For general support on delivery and assessment see the HNVQ assessment guidance 2023-24.
Qualification structure
Group Award code: GF7H 45
SCQF level: 5
NPA Long Hair Design with Make-Up (461 KB)
| Title | Unit code | SQA credit value | SCQF level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory units: 3 credits needed | |||
| Current Techniques in Long Hair: Basic | F4CB 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Bridal and Evening Make-Up | F4BW 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Optional units: 1 credit needed | |||
| Postiche Application and Styling: An Introduction | F4C6 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Salon Essential Skills | H1WT 11 | 1 | 5 |
It is expected that successful completion of the new NPA in Long Hair Design with Make-up at SCQF Level 5 may lead to employment in a trainee position in the Hairdressing or Beauty industry. This is obviously not an award which is expected to take the student directly into full time employment as a fully qualified Hairdresser or Beauty Therapist.
How to assess
Open book written assignments and practical performance supported by assessor observation checklists.
Assessment Support Packs are available. If a centre designs its own assessments, these should be of a comparable standard.
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Why study this qualification
This award is suitable for a wide range of candidates and is suitable for: School leavers; Adult returners who wish to gain entry into the Hairdressing or Beauty industry; individuals who wish to gain an introduction to Hairdressing or Beauty skills, and candidates who wish to progress onto further awards but do not meet the entry requirements.
Access
Access to this award is at the discretion of the centre.
Each unit of the award states that entry is at the discretion of the centre, however, it should be noted that some of these units can be delivered holistically e.g. Current Techniques in Long Hair: Basic and Postiche Application and Styling: An Introduction. This may assist centres in creating a logical timetable for delivering the Units which facilitate candidates to build the required knowledge and skills. The units are designed to encourage candidates to take responsibility for their own learning and work to specifications - this could include practical tasks and design tasks.
Employment and progression
This qualification provides clear progression routes to other Hairdressing and Beauty qualifications and provides relevant exit skills to enable a smooth transition to SVQ Level 2 Hairdressing and Beauty and/or SCQF Level 6.
Qualification structure
Group Award code: GF7H 45
SCQF level: 5
NPA Long Hair Design with Make-Up (461 KB)
| Title | Unit code | SQA credit value | SCQF level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory units: 3 credits needed | |||
| Current Techniques in Long Hair: Basic | F4CB 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Bridal and Evening Make-Up | F4BW 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Optional units: 1 credit needed | |||
| Postiche Application and Styling: An Introduction | F4C6 11 | 1 | 5 |
| Salon Essential Skills | H1WT 11 | 1 | 5 |
It is expected that successful completion of the new NPA in Long Hair Design with Make-up at SCQF Level 5 may lead to employment in a trainee position in the Hairdressing or Beauty industry. This is obviously not an award which is expected to take the student directly into full time employment as a fully qualified Hairdresser or Beauty Therapist.