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SVQ Qualification Structures

Welcome to the Survey for the review of the Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ’s) & Modern Apprenticeships (MA’s) in Hairdressing & Barbering for the following qualifications;

SVQ in Hairdressing SCQF 5

SVQ in Hairdressing SCQF 6

SVQ in Barbering SCQF 5

SVQ in Barbering SCQF 6


SkillsActive/Habia
Skills Active/Habia the Sector Skills Council for Hair, Beauty, Aesthetics and  Well-being who have been commissioned to review the SVQ in Hairdressing and Barbering.

Why complete the survey?
* A chance to influence the effective delivery of the SVQ & MA in Hairdressing & Barbering.

* Use your experience to enhance opportunities for future developments for the delivery of the SVQ & MA in Hairdressing & Barbering.

Purpose of the survey:



Following on from the Hairdressing & Barbering National Occupational Standards (NOS) review in March 2021 we are now reviewing the SVQ & MA in Hairdressing & Barbering to update in line with industry.

 

How long will the survey take to complete?
Approximately 20-30 minutes

How long will the survey be open?
This questionnaire is available from Monday 1st November 2021 until Monday 29th November 2021. Feedback from this Scotland consultation will then inform a second draft of the SVQ's and MA’s in order for it to be submitted for approval.


Additional to the online Consultation, SkillsActive/Habia will be conducting ‘Telephone’ Surveys. Please contact Lauren Plumb, Project Manager for details: lauren.plumb@habia.org
If you know others who may be interested, please pass on the survey link:

Firstly, thank you for participating in this survey, your knowledge and experience will help us to review the SVQ’s & MA’s to meet industry needs.

What to do next?

 

The draft SVQ structures can be found here; SVQ Draft Structure

When reviewing the draft structures please consider the content of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) – links to the NOS can be found on the structures


When reviewing the SVQ structures, please consider if the structure is current and supports employability within the sector. Please consider the following:


a) On completion of the SVQ would the candidate have enough skills and knowledge to work in industry?

b) Is the structure and NOS current and meeting the needs of the candidate and the industry?

 

c) are there any missing detail or amendments required? 





Your feedback is critical to producing quality SVQs which inform qualifications against industry standards.  Your feedback is valuable and welcomed.

 

 




 

Question Title

* 1. Q. Consider the content of each qualification structure. Do they cover the key functions of a Hairdresser/Barber?

SVQ in Hairdressing SCQF 5 
SVQ in Hairdressing SCQF 6 
SVQ in Barbering SCQF 5 
SVQ in Barbering SCQF 6 

Question Title

* 2. Each structure is made up mandatory, sub-mandatory and optional units.

Q. Are the mandatory/sub-mandatory units appropriate and do they cover the key functions of a hairdresser/barber?

SVQ in Hairdressing SCQF 5
SVQ in Hairdressing SCQF 6
SVQ in Barbering SCQF 5
SVQ in Barbering SCQF 6

Question Title

* 3. Q. Are the optional units appropriate?

SVQ in Hairdressing SCQF 5
SVQ in Hairdressing SCQF 6
SVQ in Barbering SCQF 5
SVQ in Barbering SCQF 6

Question Title

* 4. Q. Are the number of mandatory/sub-mandatory and optional units suitable and do you agree with the makeup of each structure? 

SVQ in Hairdressing SCQF 5
SVQ in Hairdressing SCQF 6
SVQ in Barbering SCQF 5
SVQ in Barbering SCQF 6

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* 5. Q. Are there any additional optional units you feel needs to be included based or any gaps? If so could you identify potential units or areas to be covered?

SVQ in Hairdressing SCQF 5
SVQ in Hairdressing SCQF 6
SVQ in Barbering SCQF 5
SVQ in Barbering SCQF 6

Question Title

* 6. Q. Would your organisation consider delivering this qualification?

0 of 6 answered
 

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