Focus Awards Level 2 Diploma in Providing Men’s Hair Services (RQF)

Unit Title Unit Ref Level GLH Credits
Mandatory units
Follow health and safety practice in the salon R/600/8763 2 22 3
Working in the hair industry M/600/8611 2 35 4
Client consultation for hair services A/600/9065 2 30 3
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp H/600/8539 2 29 3
Cut men’s hair using basic barbering techniques Y/618/6822 2 75 8
Shaping and cutting facial hair using basic techniques D/618/6823 2 75 8
Optional Units
Salon reception duties A/600/8773 2 24 3
Provide scalp massage services L/600/8535 2 33 4
Promote products and services to clients in a salon T/600/8769 2 28 3
Colour and lighten hair A/600/8630 2 91 10
Perm and neutralise hair Y/600/8537 2 60 7
Enhance a style by attaching temporary hair K/618/6825 2 25 3
Colour hair using temporary colour R/600/4874 1 30 3
Working with others in the hair and beauty sector H/600/6323 1 19 2
Display stock to promote sales in a salon J/600/8761 2 24 3
The art of colouring hair T/600/8626 2 60 7
Style and finish African type hair T/600/8531 2 45 5
Plaiting and twisting hair Y/502/3805 1 30 3

 

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Focus Awards Level 2 Diploma in Providing Men’s Hair Services (RQF)

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Level

2

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603/7312/X

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£68.79

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Qualification Overview

The Focus Awards Level 2 Diploma in Providing Men’s Hair Services (RQF) is aimed at learners who wish to work in the service enterprise industry as a barber. The qualification provides learners with knowledge and understanding across a range of barbering techniques and principles.

Qualification Structure

In order to successfully achieve the Focus Awards Level 2 Diploma in Providing Men’s Hair Services (RQF), learners must complete all of the mandatory units achieving 29 credits and achieve a minimum of 12 credits from the optional units, 10 of which must be achieved at Level 2 or above.

Learner Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.

Progression Routes

Learners wishing to progress from this qualification can undertake the following qualifications:

Age Ranges

Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however learners should be 16 to undertake this qualification.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification has been accredited for use in England and Northern Ireland.

Qualification Specification

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Unit Title Unit Ref Level GLH Credits
Mandatory units
Follow health and safety practice in the salon R/600/8763 2 22 3
Working in the hair industry M/600/8611 2 35 4
Client consultation for hair services A/600/9065 2 30 3
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp H/600/8539 2 29 3
Cut men’s hair using basic barbering techniques Y/618/6822 2 75 8
Shaping and cutting facial hair using basic techniques D/618/6823 2 75 8
Optional Units
Salon reception duties A/600/8773 2 24 3
Provide scalp massage services L/600/8535 2 33 4
Promote products and services to clients in a salon T/600/8769 2 28 3
Colour and lighten hair A/600/8630 2 91 10
Perm and neutralise hair Y/600/8537 2 60 7
Enhance a style by attaching temporary hair K/618/6825 2 25 3
Colour hair using temporary colour R/600/4874 1 30 3
Working with others in the hair and beauty sector H/600/6323 1 19 2
Display stock to promote sales in a salon J/600/8761 2 24 3
The art of colouring hair T/600/8626 2 60 7
Style and finish African type hair T/600/8531 2 45 5
Plaiting and twisting hair Y/502/3805 1 30 3

 

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