Are you happy with the qualifications available?

If not, this is your opportunity to influence the development of the content and structure of all Hair and Beauty Qualifications that will be delivered in the future.

Habia, jointly with the Awarding Organisation Forum, are completing a review of all Qualifications within the Hair and Beauty Sector.

The Awarding Organisation Forum for the Hair and Beauty Sector is recognised by Habia and the regulators as the central group for the development of accredited qualifications. The seven Awarding Organisations, formally recognised as part of the Awarding Organisation Forum for the Hair and Beauty Sector, are listed below:

1. CIBTAC
2. City & Guilds
3. Edexcel, part of the Pearson Education Ltd
4. EDI
5. ITEC
6. SQA
7. VTCT

This is your opportunity to comment on all current qualifications available , both NVQ and VRQs.

The questionnaire has been developed to enable centre managers to allocate specific industry qualification feedback to individual departments.

You can complete the questionnaire as many times as required, the feedback is requested per industry, level and individual unit – thus allowing delivery centres to focus on specific areas of a qualification.

http://www.habia.org/aosurvey/login.php

In response to a growing demand from Beauty Finder members, we have launched Hair and Beauty Models.

Models are in high demand for hair and beauty courses with students in some cases needing to bring a model or the training school requiring to organise. This also applies to stylists, hair and beauty professionals who are training students and a number of companies need at very short notice.

A new Facebook page has been setup, which allows hair and beauty professionals and colleges to post model assignments in the short term and this will be extended on Beauty Finder to allow Beauty Finder members to post model assignments for courses and in their salons.

The benefits are that models will get a treatment carried out at no cost, in most cases and if you have an interest in the hair and beauty industry it will be a great opportunity to get some experience in the industry.

You can list your model assignments by visiting our Facebook page and posting your assignments or following page updates if you are interested in becoming a hair and beauty model.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hair-and-Beauty-Models/350784291613807

One of the most comprehensive reviews of qualifications ever undertaken is to be conducted by Habia and its Awarding Organisation Forum. 

The review will take the form of a questionnaire allowing hair and beauty training providers delivering hair and beauty qualifications across the whole of the UK to comment on every individual level and unit of NVQs, SVQs and VRQs. The results will be used to inform the development of the content and structure of all hair and beauty qualifications in the future. 

The Awarding Organisation Forum represents all the awarding bodies that currently operate in the hair and beauty sector, and includes CIBTAC, City & Guilds, EDI, Edexcel, ITEC, SQA and VTCT. 

This is the first time Awarding Organisations have collaboratively worked together to identify potential issues or areas of good practice on all the qualifications currently available. Alan Goldsbro, Habia CEO, said, “By working together, Habia and the Awarding Organisations can ensure that future qualifications genuinely meet the needs of learners. It’s important therefore that training providers take part in this review and let us know their opinions.”

The questionnaire is available on the Habia website and on each of the Awarding Organisation websites. Training providers are not expected to complete the entire questionnaire, only the parts relevant to them.

  www.habia.org/aosurvey

Do you fancy learning how to create a bruise, make a scar, or have a go of applying make-up for a local play or theatre?. Well now is you chance.

This 6 week workshop is run by Cardiff’s only Theatrical School in conjunction with Cardiff School of Beauty.



“We are all so excited  to be working along side with  Pauline( Head make-up artist). ‘Theatrical  Make-up’ is the only training academy in Cardiff that  focuses all its energy on, TV, media, theatre skills, and development”  says Gillian  Blanc. ‘We are  also confident that with our two companies working together  it will  open more doors and opportunities for all our students’.


You can view course details by checking workshop details below.

http://www.beautyfinder.co.uk/training/1439/theatrical-make-up-and-special-effects-worksop/

For further information contact Cardiff School of Beauty

Tel: 02920 341416/07770257697

Web: www.cardiffschoolofbeauty.co.uk


Free Summer Beauty Courses for 16-18 Year Olds

This summer London College of Beauty Therapy are running a range of free City and Guilds short courses for students under 19 years of age.

These fun and informative Award courses are recognised by employers and only take a few days to complete; ideal for students over summer!

Young people can learn new skills such as Make-up, Nail Art and Nail Extensions to get a taste of the beauty industry or to add to existing expertise.

These free beauty courses are starting in June and will run throughout summer 2011 at LCBT (located in central London, 5 minutes from Oxford Circus) however places are limited so students are advised to book quickly.

The City and Guilds Award courses are funded by the government for 16-18 year olds and provide the ideal opportunity for young people to gain experience within the growing beauty industry. LCBT currently have over 500 vacancies registered at their JobShop and are committed to helping their students find employment after their studies. They hope that these free summer courses will help to promote the beauty indusrty as a whole and allow more young people to enter the fast paced, fun world of make-up, nails and beauty therapy.

Eileen Cavalier OBE and CEO of LCBT said: “These summer courses are a fantastic opportunity to get trained fast, LCBT has never before offered City and Guilds Award courses that can be completed this quickly so they are ideal for young people who want a taste of this fun and exciting industry”

For more information on the range of free City and Guilds Award courses available this summer at London College of Beauty Therapy visit www.lcbt.co.uk/courses/summer_beauty_courses_2011/ or email ca@lcbt.co.uk or call 020 7208 1300.

This Summer, London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) are running a range of fast-track City and Guilds beauty short courses. These recognised qualifications are ideal for hair, beauty or fashion professionals looking to gain new skills quickly.

Study Make-up, Manicure, Nail Extensions, Facials, Photographic Make-up and many more City and Guilds Award courses in a matter of days to become qualified and advance your career in the beauty industry.

LCBT (located in central London, 5 minutes from Oxford Circus) is the industry leader and the ideal place to learn a new and exciting trade this summer.

Courses are starting in June and will run throughout summer 2011 however places are limited so students are advised to get in touch soon.

Eileen Cavalier OBE and CEO of LCBT said: “These summer courses are a fantastic opportunity to get trained fast, LCBT has never before offered City and guilds Award courses that can be completed this quickly so they are ideal for busy working people as well as those with no previous experience”

For more information on the range of fast track short courses available this summer at London College of Beauty Therapy visit: http://www.lcbt.co.uk/courses/over19shortcourses/ or email gill.scott@lcbt.co.uk.

The Southern School of Beauty are delighted to announce the launch of two new workshops from their school in Hampshire.  

 This one day hands on workshop is for students who have already attended a basic make up course.  It specifically concentrates on Bridal and Prom looks. 

You will cover how to apply bridal make up, including how to achieve a ‘dewy or iridescent look’.  You will cover how to consult with the bride at the trial run including completing a make up chart of colours used, how to ensure the make up will be long lasting and will look good in photographs. 

You will also cover how to apply make up for occasions such as proms, using bright fashion colours, gel eyeliner, glitters and flare lashes.  We use Mac and Bare Essentials make up on the course.  We suggest students bring a camera to record before and after looks.  At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance. 

Times:  9am – 5pm                   Cost:  £150 plus vat

This 1 day workshop will commence on 31^st Aug 2011 and will be run every 2 months and the tutor will be Karen Lockyer (international make up artist).

Advanced Nail Extension Workshop

This one day hands on workshop is for students who have already attended a basic nail extension course.  It specifically concentrates on sculpting, encapsulation (ie flowers and shells) and using coloured gels/acrylics.

You will learn how to sculpt a free edge.  This is an alternative to tipping, and can be useful for difficult nail shapes.  You will also cover how to encapsulate items such as crushed shells or pressed flowers, and how to use coloured gels or acrylics.  There will also be a troubleshooting question and answer session at the end for any problems you may have encountered with nail extensions.

At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.

Times:  9am – 5pm                   Cost:  £150 plus vat

This 1 day workshop will commence on 22^nd July 2011 and will be run every 2 months and the tutor will be Zasha Mitchell (nail expert and owner of Flash as Nails).

To find out more about our new Workshops or courses at The Southern School of Beauty Therapy contact Alison or Angela below:

Tel: 023 9225 6375

Web: http://www.ssbtbeautytraining.co.uk/ 

The government is to tighten up the way that Apprenticeships in England and Wales are accredited and certificated. 

The move comes with the onset of the Apprenticeship, Skills, Children and Learning Act (ASCL) – implemented from 6 April 2011 – which will see minimum standards for Apprenticeship frameworks set down in law to meet the new Specification for Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE) and the Specification for Apprenticeship Standards for Wales (SASW).

Major changes that will affect learners, educators and training providers in the hair and beauty industry are:  

• How Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) is accredited. From April 6 only the Habia workbook or online system, approved Awarding Organisation qualifications or learning provider ERR systems which have been endorsed by Habia and meet nine national outcomes for ERR in the SASE and SASW will be accepted.
• Changes to what Apprenticeships are called.  In England, Level 2 becomes the Intermediate Apprenticeship whilst Level 3 becomes the Advanced Level Apprenticeship. In Wales, Level 2 has been confirmed as the Foundation Apprenticeship and Level 3 as the Apprenticeship.
• An apprentice taking either an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship or Advanced Level Apprenticeship in England or Foundation Apprenticeship or Apprenticeship in Wales must complete a minimum of 280 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the first and each subsequent 12 months of the apprenticeship framework. A minimum of 100 GLH (or 30% of GLH whichever is the greater) must be delivered off the job over the length of the Apprenticeship programme. 

Whilst the changes will have an impact on the industry at a time of reduced funding, Habia has been able to secure some changes that employers and providers had been requesting: 

• No separate accreditation for Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) – Habia has worked with Awarding Organisations to map the PLTS within each of the qualifications that make up an Apprenticeship Framework, for example, NVQ Diplomas.  This mapping shows all PLTS are fully covered, therefore, recognition of PLTS will be through evidence that occurs through delivery of the Apprenticeship framework, meaning no separate certification is required.
• Separate frameworks for each nation – England and Wales are covered by the SASE and SASW respectively.  Frameworks for Scotland are valid until 2014 and Northern Ireland will continue to register learners onto the current framework.
• 10 new sector frameworks across the sector – there will be 10 new frameworks covering Level 2 and 3 Hairdressing, Level 2 and 3 Barbering (both including pathways for African type hair skills), Level 2 and 3 Beauty Therapy, Level 2 and 3 Nail Services and Level 3 Spa Therapy, giving learners and employers more options.

 Alan Goldsbro, Habia Chief Executive, said, “Whilst the government requirements make sense in terms of tightening up the quality assurance and integrity of Apprenticeships to meet the new legislation, there is clearly going to be a knock on cost to training providers in particular.  As a result, Habia is looking at a range of online procedures and subsidies that will greatly reduce the bureaucracy and cost per learner.” 

He added, “Beyond that, the changes are good news for our industry.  We have worked to keep the framework requirements as similar as possible to the current versions, using any flexibility available to minimise the burden on apprentices, employers and providers whilst ensuring government requirements are met.  Likewise, we have avoided any extra form filling where possible by not insisting on PLTS being accredited separately. “

The Carlton Institute are delighted to launch 4 new makeup artist training courses for those wishing to become a make-up artist.

Mineral Make up Course

One of the latest beauty trends at the moment is mineral makeup. Mineral makeup is light on the skin amd provides a long-lasting, natural look.

The Carlton Institute have launched a new 1 day make up course which includes practical training in applying mineral makeup.

The course also includes an overview of Jane Iredale® mineral cosmetics; what makes it unique, product knowledge and colour guides for different skin types.  Jane Iredale®  makeup will also show you how to upgrade the mineral make-up into existing treatments and give you effective tools for retailing and make-up consultations.

On successfully completing the course, you will be awarded with a Diploma.

Bridal Make up Course

For most women, getting married is one of the most important days of their lives. Finding the perfect dress and having flawless makeup is crucial. The Carlton Institute have launched a new 1 day bridal make up course.

This is an intensive course which covers both practical demonstrations and the theory necessary to create different looks for brides of all ages.

The course also includes: how the camera affects makeup (makeup needs to look great in the photographs too); choosing colours to best suit different skin types; application of false lashes; highlighting & shading for numerous corrective techniques, such as facial contouring and enhancing eye shapes; discussion of the various bridal looks and guidance with the consultation process. On successfully completing the course, you will be awarded with a Diploma.

 http://www.beauty-training.co.uk/courses/bridal-make-up-courses.ashx

Advanced Makeup Course for Skin & Eyes

This advanced makeup course is ideal for qualified makeup artists and beauticians who want to expand their existing skills in relation to skin and eye makeup.

The course includes: corrective techniques for eyes and eye shapes; layering of bases and concealers; how to achieve different finishes and coverage; colour wheel correction; practical demonstrations on corrective techniques and evening styles; and the use of different tools and brushes.

Jane Iredale® Advanced Skin and Eye course will give you advanced techniques and colour guidance to enhance your existing make-up expertise.

On successfully completing the course, you will be awarded with a Diploma.

 http://www.beauty-training.co.uk/courses/advanced-skin-eyes.ashx

Remedial Camouflage

The course includes demonstrations on how to camouflage a range of skin conditions such as tattoos, skin pigmentation, rosacea, vitiligo, birth marks and scarring. As part of this makeup course, participants will learn the importance of the colour wheel, the principles of colour correction and the appropriate techniques involved.

On successfully completing the course, you will be awarded with a Diploma.

 http://www.beauty-training.co.uk/courses/remedial-camouflage-.ashx

Introductory Discount

These courses are available from Carlton Institute venues across the UK .

Get introductory discount of 20% OFF these courses. Click Here

Habia (Health and Beauty Industry Association) proposes overhaul of 14-19 education as part of Wolf Review.

Tax breaks for employers who invest in training, the dropping of functional skills and creating a
single funding agency are amongst the proposals being put forward by Habia as part of its response
to a wide-scale review of the vocational educational sector.

The Wolf Review is an independent review of 14-19 vocational education that is currently being
undertaken by Professor Alison Wolf on behalf of the Coalition. It aims to recommend a new
approach to qualifications that will create a rigorous, relevant system that bears comparison to the
best in the world and supports economic recovery, focusing on structure, funding and institutions.

An interim report is expected by the end of 2010 with a final report by spring 2011.
Habia gathered responses from hair and beauty industry educators and employers throughout
summer 2010, pulling the recommendations together in one report.

Amongst the key proposals are:

- Full-time college based programmes that are government funded to have a minimum of 21
hours contact time per week for sector related learning

- Structured work experience during full-time learning programmes, linked to learning
outcomes, at a minimum of 36 working days per year for Level 3 (and recommended as
good practice for Level 2)

- Fewer initiatives from government in order to provide stability to the education system
Building on the role of employer-led bodies such as Sector Skills Councils and Sector Bodies

- The dropping of functional skills and Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) from
Apprenticeships

- Tax breaks for employers that provide effective training.

- The creation of one single funding agency for all training provision, with one set of
procurement and funding procedures

- Strengthening of external verification by Awarding Organisations and auditing by funding
bodies and Ofsted

- Limiting the number of Awarding Organisations that can enter a sector, and placing strict
quality assurance criteria on those that do enter

- Paying the same rate for all learners according to the course type – not according to their
age.

Alan Goldsbro, Habia Chief Executive, said, “It is clear to anyone involved in 14-19 education right
now that there is a need to reform. There are going to be cuts, and a need to do more for less, but
implementing these measures – which have been put to us by employers and educators across the
sector – would help us create a first rate system that didn’t needlessly waste money on bureaucracy
and delivered the funding and training effectively, efficiently and fairly to where it is most needed.”

He added, “We’d like to thank the industry for its input on this, and for taking the time to forward us
their recommendations. Government doesn’t always take on board what industry says, so it’s
absolutely vital that when it does, we seize the opportunity and make sure the voice of our industry
is heard.”

The report can be downloaded from http://tinyurl.com/33xafph