This qualification is designed to use the context of hairdressing and beauty therapy as a vehicle to support learners to develop broad and comprehensive understanding of the sector and related industries but, more importantly, of core academic knowledge and study skills that will support progression into post-16 and higher education. Specifically the qualification will prepare learners to progress onto qualifications related to the hair and beauty sector.
The content of the qualification is designed to engage learners through the context of hair and beauty due to its popularity and aspirational career pathways.
