NPA Hand, Foot and Sculptured Nails SCQF level 6

The National Progression Award (NPA) in Hand, Foot and Sculptured Nails is one of a suite of NPAs which have been developed with, and included as part of, the National Certificate (NC) in Beauty Therapy Services and Treatments at SCQF level 6. It allows part-time learners to achieve a ‘bite size’ qualification, which may then be combined with additional NPA qualifications or units. The NPA also allows learners to specialise in a particular area, developing skills reflective of industry practice.

Learners will develop skills in manicure and pedicure treatments, application and removal of gel polish, and the application and removal of freeform sculptures using either liquid and powders or light curing gel.

Qualification structure

Group award code: GV85 46 (18 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 6

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This National Progression Award consists of 2 mandatory units (12 SCQF credit points) and 1 optional unit (6 SCQF credit points).

Mandatory units

Learners must achieve the mandatory unit (2 SQA credits; 12 SCQF credit points).

4 code 2 code Unit title SQA credit SCQF credit points SCQF level
J8FW 46 Hand and Foot Treatments 2 12 6

Optional units

Learners must achieve 1 credit from the optional units (1 SQA credit; 6 SCQF credit points).

4 code 2 code Unit title SQA credit SCQF credit points SCQF level
J8FT 46 Freeform Sculpture using Liquid and Powder 1 6 6
J8FV 46 Freeform Sculpture using Light Curing Gel 1 6 6

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How to assess

Assessment will be a combination of practical and knowledge assessments under closed- and open-book assessment conditions. See the assessment and evidence requirements for each unit.

Assessment and/or e-assessment support packs are not available for this qualification.

Deliver this qualification

Why study this qualification

The NPA in Hand, Foot and Sculptured Nails is suitable for direct entrants with some experience and prior knowledge in the subject area. It is suitable for those already working within the beauty industry.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners would benefit from having attained the skills, knowledge and understanding required by one or more of the following or equivalent qualifications at SCQF level 5 and/or experience:

  • NC Beauty Therapy Skills (GV0J 35)
  • SVQ Beauty Therapy (GL6Y 22)
  • NPA Hand and Foot Care and Nail Art (GV0G 45)

Due to health and safety considerations, the recommended minimum age for this qualification is 16 years at the time of registration.

Employment and progression

Learners who successfully complete the qualification may progress to:

  • SVQ Beauty Therapy at SCQF level 6 (GL71 23)
  • NC Beauty Therapy Services and Treatments at SCQF level 6
  • other NPA awards or employment within this vocational area

Qualification structure

Group award code: GV85 46 (18 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 6

Qualification structure (239 KB)

This National Progression Award consists of 2 mandatory units (12 SCQF credit points) and 1 optional unit (6 SCQF credit points).

Mandatory units

Learners must achieve the mandatory unit (2 SQA credits; 12 SCQF credit points).

4 code 2 code Unit title SQA credit SCQF credit points SCQF level
J8FW 46 Hand and Foot Treatments 2 12 6

Optional units

Learners must achieve 1 credit from the optional units (1 SQA credit; 6 SCQF credit points).

4 code 2 code Unit title SQA credit SCQF credit points SCQF level
J8FT 46 Freeform Sculpture using Liquid and Powder 1 6 6
J8FV 46 Freeform Sculpture using Light Curing Gel 1 6 6

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