SVQ Nail Services SCQF level 6
The Scottish Vocational Qualification Nail Services at SCQF level 6 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.
This qualification provides learners with the knowledge and skills required to work within the Nail Services Industry. This qualification covers areas including contributing to the planning, implementation and evaluation of promotional activities and the financial effectiveness of the business; enhancing and maintaining nails using liquid and powder, light cured gel, and wraps; designing and creating nail art; and creating airbrush designs for nails.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with Skillsactive , HABIA and Sector Skills Council to ensure relevance to the sector.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS). SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that NOS are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.
This qualification is available through colleges, employers and training providers.
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Why deliver this qualification
Successful candidates will gain an internationally-recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully. Employers will also benefit from their employees being proficient.
Assessment is carried out in the workplace, which minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work.
The SVQ can be offered in any of the following modes:
- full-time
- part-time (eg day-release)
Who does this qualification suit
This SVQ is suitable for:
- individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification
- employees who wish to undertake short continuing professional development courses
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
Candidates should be in a job or placement where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow then to gather the required evidence.
No prior qualifications or knowledge are required to undertake this qualification.
Progression
The level 6 award could provide progression to:
- an HNC/D in Beauty Therapy or a related area
- employment in the Nail Services sector, perhaps as a Nail Technician
Approval
Centres interested in offering this qualification should apply for approval, and should contact SQA's Business Development Team for guidance.
Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA's general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide. The specific delivery requirements are set out in the Assessment Strategy.
How to assess
For general information on how to assess this qualification, please refer to the document Guidance on how to assess SVQs. For detailed guidance on how to assess this particular SVQ, please refer to the Assessment Strategy.
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Qualification content and delivery tools
Information about the qualification(s)
Qualification Structure
The SVQ in Nail Services at SCQF level 6 consists of 4 mandatory Units and 3 optional Units.
Group Award Code: GL72 23
For details of the Units making up the SVQ, please refer to the Qualification Structure (68 KB).
National Occupational Standards
Unit information for this qualification is available on our Unit Search.
Core Skills signposting
Core Skill mappings are carried out by the SSC responsible for the development of an SVQ. It is a requirement of SQA Accreditation that every SVQ submission includes information on where possible opportunities for candidates to develop Core Skills exist across the mandatory units.
Centres should note that mappings are not audited or validated against the Core Skills framework/units so are not accepted by SQA awarding body as evidence towards achievement of the Core Skills units.
- Core Skills signposting (52 KB)
Information about delivery, assessment, quality assurance and support material
Assessment strategy
- Assessment Strategy (231 KB)
Assessor's guidelines
Candidate Guidance and Portfolio
- Guidance for candidates starting an SVQ (626 KB)
- Candidate Portfolio A4 Cover (118 KB)
- Candidate blank recording forms (616 KB)