NC Beauty Care and Make-up, NC Beauty Care, NC Make-up Artistry SCQF levels 5 and 6

The National Certificates (NCs) at SCQF levels 5 and 6 in Beauty Care and Make-up, Beauty Care, and Make-up Artistry, are designed to equip candidates with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for further study or to gain employment at a junior level. The NCs develop basic skills and focus on practical activities carried out in a realistic work environment. Candidates can go on to build on these skills through employment and, whilst in employment, continue to study with SVQs.

These NCs are widely available in colleges.

Alternative assessment guidance

NC Make-up Artistry at SCQF level 6

The following optional guidance can be used to support delivery and assessment as an alternative to the approaches outlined in the Group Award / Unit specification.

Optional assessment guidance 2023-24

 

NC Beauty Care and Make-up at SCQF level 5, NC Beauty Care at SCQF level 6

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

Beauty Care and Make-up

NC Beauty Care and Make-up at SCQF level 5 (242 KB)

NC Beauty Care and Make-up at SCQF level 5 Course Overview and Skills Development Summary (727 KB)

Group Award code: G92F 45

SCQF level: 5 (72 SCQF credit points)

Beauty Care

NC Beauty Care at SCQF level 6 (267 KB)

NC Beauty Care at SCQF level 6 Group Award Framework (46 KB)

NC Beauty Care at SCQF level 6 Course Overview and Skills Development Summary (714 KB)

Group Award code: G9K2 46

SCQF level: 6 (72 SCQF credit points)

Make-up Artistry

NC Make-up Artistry at SCQF level 6  (198 KB)

NC Make-up Artistry at SCQF level 6 Group Award Framework  (36 KB)

NC Make-up Artistry at SCQF level 6 Course Overview and Skills Development Summary(696 KB)

Group Award code: G9K4 46

SCQF level: 6 (72 SCQF credit points)

Other information

Units from the NC qualifications may be delivered as individual Units or clustered for delivery as an evening class programme.

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How to assess

Assessment Support Packs (ASPs) are available for selected Units and can be found on SQA's secure website.

Formative e-assessments have been developed for the following Units and can be downloaded from: www.sqasolar.org.uk/openassess.

  • Selling Skills (D0SF 10)
  • Skills for Customer Care (F38X 11)

Qualification Verification Summary Report

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Why study this qualification

The NCs have been designed to meet the needs of the following groups:

  • school leavers
  • progression candidates
  • adults returning to education
  • individuals who wish to start a new career

Successful candidates will be in a better position for a career in the sector.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, it would be an advantage to hold the NPA in Cosmetology at SCQF level 4. A genuine interest in beauty care and make-up is desirable.

Employment and progression

Candidates could progress to:

  • SCQF level 6 NCs from level 5
  • Skills for Work Beauty Higher
  • HNC/HND Beauty Therapy
  • HNC Fashion Make-up
  • HND Make-up Artistry
  • SVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy
  • SVQ Level 2 Beauty Therapy: Make-up
  • SVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy
  • SVQ Level 3 Beauty Therapy: Make-Up

Qualification structure

Beauty Care and Make-up

NC Beauty Care and Make-up at SCQF level 5 (242 KB)

NC Beauty Care and Make-up at SCQF level 5 Course Overview and Skills Development Summary (727 KB)

Group Award code: G92F 45

SCQF level: 5 (72 SCQF credit points)

Beauty Care

NC Beauty Care at SCQF level 6 (267 KB)

NC Beauty Care at SCQF level 6 Group Award Framework (46 KB)

NC Beauty Care at SCQF level 6 Course Overview and Skills Development Summary (714 KB)

Group Award code: G9K2 46

SCQF level: 6 (72 SCQF credit points)

Make-up Artistry

NC Make-up Artistry at SCQF level 6  (198 KB)

NC Make-up Artistry at SCQF level 6 Group Award Framework  (36 KB)

NC Make-up Artistry at SCQF level 6 Course Overview and Skills Development Summary(696 KB)

Group Award code: G9K4 46

SCQF level: 6 (72 SCQF credit points)

Other information

Units from the NC qualifications may be delivered as individual Units or clustered for delivery as an evening class programme.

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