The Scottish Vocational Qualification Hairdressing at SCQF level 4 allows learners to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.
This SVQ includes preparing for hair services and maintaining work areas, blow-drying hair, shampooing and conditioning hair, and contributing to the development of effective working relationships.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with Skillsactive/HABIA the sector skills council to ensure relevance to the sector.
SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) recognise competence in job-related skills and are based on National Occupational Standards.
This SVQ covers areas such as shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp; setting, styling and dressing the hair; colouring and lightening hair; and perming and neutralising hair.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Skillsactive/HABIA — the sector skills council — to ensure relevance to the sector.
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) recognise competence in job-related skills and are based on National Occupational Standards.
This SVQ covers areas such as designing and creating facial hair shapes using advanced techniques; providing shaving services using a straight razor with single use blades; relaxing hair permanently and planning, preparing and participating in competitions in the hair, barbering, make-up and nails sectors.
This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Skillsactive/HABIA — the sector skills council — to ensure relevance to the sector.