NC Beauty Therapy Services and Treatments SCQF level 6

The new National Certificate (NC) in Beauty Therapy Services and Treatments has been designed to reflect the major changes to industry practice in the National Occupational Standards (NOS) since the validation of the existing NC Beauty Care award in 2009.

This new group award aims to engage and support leaners to develop knowledge and skills required by the beauty industry. It will provide learners with a beauty qualification to prepare them for progression to further study within this vocational area or employment within the beauty industry.

The mode of delivery for this qualification can be full-time or part-time at the discretion of the centre.

Qualification structure

Group award code: GV82 46 (72 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 6

This National Certificate consists of 4 mandatory units (48 SCQF credit points) and 4 optional units (24 SCQF credit points).

Mandatory units

4 code 2 code Unit title SQA credit SCQF credit points SCQF level
J8FX 46 Facial Manual and Electrical Treatments 3 18 6
J8FY 46 Depilation Techniques 1 6 6
J8FM 46 Body Massage Techniques 2 12 6
J8FL 46 Body Electrical Treatments 2 12 6

Optional units

Learners must achieve 4 optional units (24 SCQF credit points).

4 code 2 code Unit title SQA credit SCQF credit points SCQF level
J8FW 46 Hand and Foot Treatments 2 12 6
J8FR 46 Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments 1 6 6
J8FV 46 Freeform Sculpture using Light Curing Gel 1 6 6
J8FV 46 Freeform Sculpture using Liquid and Powder 1 6 6
J8FN 46 Customised Make-up 1 6 6
J8FP 46 Body Wrap Treatments 1 6 6
FR0C 12 Healthy Eating and Wellbeing 1 6 6

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NC in Beauty Care at SCQF Level 6 (G9K2 46)

This group award has been replaced.

It enters its lapsing period on: 31/07/2025

It finishes on: 31/07/2028

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How to assess

A variety of assessment methods will be used for this qualification. You will be required to produce evidence to demonstrate your knowledge and skills. Knowledge may be assessed for example, by written, oral or electronic methods. Assessment of practical skills will be observed and supported by observation records and accurately completed consultation records.

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Optional assessment guidance

This guidance is optional. You can use this guidance or deliver and assess as outlined in the group award specification.

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See also the general HNVQ optional assessment guidance: Information and guidance for centres.

Why study this qualification

The NC in Beauty Therapy Services and Treatments at SCQF level 6 is designed for a wide range of learners, including:

  • learners from the NC in Beauty Therapy Skills at SCQF level 5, Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Beauty Therapy at SCQF level 5, or some National Progression Awards (NPA) in this subject area
  • those already working within the beauty industry
  • direct entrants with some experience and prior knowledge in the subject area

The mode of delivery for this qualification can be full-time or part-time at the discretion of the centre.

This new group award aims to engage and support leaners to develop knowledge and skills required by the beauty industry. It will provide learners with a beauty qualification to prepare them for progression to further study within this vocational area or employment within the beauty industry.

Access

The NC in Beauty Therapy Services and Treatments qualification is suitable for direct entrants with some experience and prior knowledge in the subject area. It is suitable for those already working within the beauty industry. It also offers a progression route for learners from the NC in Beauty Therapy Skills at SCQF level 5, Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Beauty Therapy at SCQF level 5, or the following NPAs:

  • NPA in Hand and Foot Care and Nail Art (GV0G 45)
  • NPA in Facial and Eye Treatments (GV0E 45)
  • NPA in Make-up and Eye Treatments (GV0H 45)
  • NPA in Scalp, Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage (GV0K 45)

Due to health and safety considerations, the recommended minimum age for this qualification is 16 years at the time of registration.

Employment and progression

Learners who successfully complete the NC in Beauty Therapy Services and Treatments qualification may progress to the HNC in Beauty Therapy, followed by the HND in Beauty Therapy. Those who would like to upskill may also enter employment to pursue a career within the beauty industry.

Qualification structure

Group award code: GV82 46 (72 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 6

This National Certificate consists of 4 mandatory units (48 SCQF credit points) and 4 optional units (24 SCQF credit points).

Mandatory units

4 code 2 code Unit title SQA credit SCQF credit points SCQF level
J8FX 46 Facial Manual and Electrical Treatments 3 18 6
J8FY 46 Depilation Techniques 1 6 6
J8FM 46 Body Massage Techniques 2 12 6
J8FL 46 Body Electrical Treatments 2 12 6

Optional units

Learners must achieve 4 optional units (24 SCQF credit points).

4 code 2 code Unit title SQA credit SCQF credit points SCQF level
J8FW 46 Hand and Foot Treatments 2 12 6
J8FR 46 Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments 1 6 6
J8FV 46 Freeform Sculpture using Light Curing Gel 1 6 6
J8FV 46 Freeform Sculpture using Liquid and Powder 1 6 6
J8FN 46 Customised Make-up 1 6 6
J8FP 46 Body Wrap Treatments 1 6 6
FR0C 12 Healthy Eating and Wellbeing 1 6 6

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NC in Beauty Care at SCQF Level 6 (G9K2 46)

This group award has been replaced.

It enters its lapsing period on: 31/07/2025

It finishes on: 31/07/2028

Unit search