RECOGNITION LISTIVQs in Beauty Therapy(1123/8123) (6903/7903/8903)

RECOGNITION LISTIVQs in Beauty Therapy (1123/8123) (6903/7903/8903)

City & Guilds is one of the world’sleading vocational educationbusinesses, with over 130 years ofexperience in designing qualificationsand skills development solutions forgovernments and industries.

Since 1878, millions of learners haveused our qualifications to enhance theirskills and today millions more arestudying to achieve a City & Guildscertificate to realise their potential.

We operate in over 80 countries andhave developed a dedicatedinternational portfolio which covers awide range of subject areas, includingbeauty therapy.

Our qualifications offer greatprogression opportunities and arewidely accepted by employers aroundthe world as the benchmark forworkplace excellence.

Organisations featured in this document areonly some of the many prestigious institutionsand corporates that recognise the followingIVQs, as shown in their individual statement:

• Level 1 IVQ Certificate in Beauty Therapy (1123/8123)

• Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy (1123/8123)

• Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy (1123/8123)

• Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy (6903/7903/8903)

• Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Beauty Consultancy (6903/7903/8903)

• Level 2 IVQ Diploma in Nail Technology (6903/7903/8903)

• Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy (6903/7903/8903)

• Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Body Treatments (6903/7903/8903)

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Recognised levels (if applicable)

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IVQ Certificate (1123/8123)

IVQ Diploma (1123/8123)

IVQ Advanced Diploma (1123/8123)

Having a City & Guilds qualification enhances one’s career prospects

City & Guilds qualifications are an excellentrecruitment benchmark for the industry

City & Guilds qualifications are an excellenttraining solution for employers

Outstanding learners for a relevant City & Guildsqualification will be considered for a placement

Applications are welcome from City & Guildsgraduates seeking work within the sector

Priority will be given to applicants with a City & Guilds qualification when recruiting

IVQ Diploma (6903/7903/8903)

IVQ Advanced Diploma (6903/7903/8903)

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Office of the Qualifications andExaminations Regulator (Ofqual)www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk

The IVQs in Beauty Therapy (1123/6903) areaccredited on the National QualificationsFramework of England, Wales and NorthernIreland (NQF).

The level in the qualification title shows the NQFlevel at which each qualification is accredited at.

The NDAQ number is the qualificationaccreditation number.

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Accredited CG no. NDAQ no. qualification title

Level 2 IVQDiploma in BeautyTherapy 6903-61 500/5823/X

Level 2 IVQDiploma in BeautyConsultancy 6903-62 500/5819/8

Level 2 IVQDiploma in NailTechnology 6903-63 500/5820/4

Level 3 IVQAdvanced Diploma inBeauty Therapy 6903-64 500/5821/6

Level 3 IVQAdvanced Diploma inBody Treatments 6903-65 500/5822/8

Ofqual is the regulator of qualifications,examinations and assessments in England andof vocational qualifications in Northern Ireland.

Ofqual approves and distributes the criteria thatqualifications must meet in order to beaccredited on the NQF or QCF (Qualificationsand Credit Framework) and checks thatqualifications and the bodies that award themmeet these criteria.

Accredited CG no. NDAQ no. qualification title

Level 1 IVQCertificate in BeautyTherapy 1123-31 500/5800/9

Level 2 IVQDiploma in BeautyTherapy 1123-32 500/5787/X

Level 3 IVQAdvanced Diploma inBeauty Therapy 1123-33 500/5809/5

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National Qualifications Authority ofIreland www.nqai.ie

The IVQs in Beauty Therapy (6903) are aligned tolevels of the National Framework ofQualifications of Ireland (NFQ):

NQAI is an agency of the Department ofEducation and Science and the Department ofEnterprise, Trade and Employment, responsiblefor the establishment and management of theNational Framework of Qualifications of Ireland(NFQ), including the alignment of internationalqualifications to the NFQ.

IrelandEngland

NFQ level 5

NFQ level 4

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Accreditations Council of Trinidad andTobago (ACTT)www.actt.org.tt

The Advanced Diploma (6903) isrecognised by ACTT as available for delivery inTrinidad and Tobago by City & Guilds approvedcentres that are also registered by ACTT.

ACTT is the governing body for qualityassurance of post-secondary and tertiaryeducation in Trinidad and Tobago, including theaccreditation and recognition of local andforeign training institutions, programmes,awards and awarding bodies.

City & Guilds has been recognised by ACTT as aforeign awarding body to offer post-secondaryand tertiary qualifications in Trinidad andTobago.

Trinidad and Tobago

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HIGHER EDUCATION RECOGNITIONS

University of Derbywww.derby.ac.uk

Holders of an Advanced Diplomawill be considered for entry into year 1 of the BSc(Hons) in International Spa Management.

The University of Derby is a modern and friendlyuniversity located in central England, on theedge of the beautiful countryside of the PeakDistrict. There are over 20,000 students,including 1000 international students from 100countries. In addition, over 4000 students arestudying for one of the university’s programmesin Botswana, Greece, Malaysia, Malawi, Swedenand Switzerland.

Derby has been awarded more work-basedqualifications than any other UK university. TheUniversity has built very close links with the localindustry, especially in hospitality, tourism,events and spa management and its partnersinclude global brands such as Grosvenor Hotels,The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle, Wella,TONI&GUY, Mandarin Oriental Spas, Tui TravelGroup. Many of the University’s courses havebeen developed with employers and areaccredited by professional bodies.

Institutions featured in this section are examplesof universities and colleges which haverecognised appropriate level(s) of the IVQs inBeauty Therapy (1123/8123) (6903/7903/8903)for admission to the relevant degree or degree-linked programmes, with the possibility ofexemptions where applicable, as shown in eachindividual entry.

Levels shown indicate the levels accepted asminimum requirements.

Recognition and successful completion of therecognised level(s) do not guarantee admissionand each application will be considered on anindividual basis.

Applicants will need to meet all other academicand non-academic entry requirements,including the English language proficiency set bythe recognising institution.

The University has also been at the forefront ofthe adoption of new teaching and learningmethods, based on experiential learningproviding opportunities to engage with industryand work on live projects and case studies set byemployers. Over half of the University’sresearch activity has been ranked as 'ofinternational excellence' and some even as'world class'.

Derby is the only university in the UK to havewon the Excellence in Training category in theNational Outdoor Events Association Awards.

United Kingdom

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HIGHER EDUCATION RECOGNITIONS

Macau Institute of Managementwww.mma.org.mo

Holders of an Advanced Diplomawishing to pursue further study with the MacauInstitute of Management in the Bachelor ofBusiness Administration programme (ChineseBBA) will be given a 40% block exemptions.

Further exemptions may be granted, and allapplications will be dealt with on an individualbasis.

Macau Institute of Management (MIM) is theacademic arm of the Macau ManagementAssociation, a registered and recognised highereducation institution in Macau.

Established in 1988, the Institute has beenplaying a key role in the training of managementexecutives in Macau. MIM offers a wide range ofacademic programmes, leading to qualificationsrecognised by the Macau SAR Government.

China, Macau

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INDUSTRY RECOGNITIONS

Hong Kong Hair & Beauty MerchantsAssociation (HKHBMA)www.hkhbma.org.hk

The Hong Kong Hair & Beauty MerchantsAssociation (HKHBMA) has endorsed the IVQs inin Beauty Therapy, the Media Make-up and NailTechnology awards for their exceptionally highquality.

HKHBMA encourages their members toconsider the above awards for placement intheir salons and to grant exemptions from selectparts of their placement tests.

HKHBMA was established with the aim of settingthe trends, future direction and the standards intraining and professional development for thehairdressing and beauty industry in Hong Kong.

The Association is an employer-led bodybringing together key figures in the industry inorder to influence Government policy andidentify international business opportunities.Since its establishment in 2005, HKHBMA hasregistered over 500 members including some ofthe best known names in the industry such as CKHair International Limited, Linda Beauty GroupLimited, Toni & Guy (Northern China), MonitaGroup Limited and Rever La Group Ltd.

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The Beauty Groupwww.thebeautygroup.com

The Beauty Group Holdings Ltd is the holdingcompany of an international group of luxurybrands including MAUD FRIZON, a Frenchfashion and accessories company; Ingrid Millet,a French skincare brand; Shimmer New York Ltd,a make-up manufacturer; Bioscreen, a Frenchdermo-cosmetic brand and the French InstitutesBeauty School.

The Group also has majority ownership of Dean,a menswear brand with over 350 boutiques inChina; Megantik, a French ladies ready to wearcompany which owns and distributes the brandCocoMenthe; Josfond Espana, a menswearbrand with 30 stores in China.

Organisations featured in this section areexamples of leading corporates and employerassociations/groups which have recognised theIVQs in Beauty Therapy (1123/8123)(6903/7903/8903) for their quality and relevanceto the industry.

Having a City & Guilds qualification enhances one’s career prospects

City & Guilds qualifications are an excellent recruitment benchmark for the industry

City & Guilds qualifications are an excellent training solution for employers

Outstanding learners for a relevant City & Guilds qualification will be considered for a placement

Applications are welcome from City & Guildsgraduates seeking work within the sector

Priority will be given to applicants with a City & Guilds qualification when recruiting

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MAKE UP FOR EVER Academy Hong Kongwww.makeupforeveracademy.com.hk

MAKE UP FOR EVER, part of the LVMH MoëtHennessy - Louis Vuitton Group, was founded in1984 to create products for professional make-up artists for every style of make-up, from basicto totally outlandish. Today, the range countsover 1,000 products and enjoys a huge globalfollowing of make-up artists. The company has a number of professional training academiesaround the world including Brussels, Dubai,Hong Kong, Jakarta, New York, Seoul andSingapore.

The LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton Group,a world leader in luxury, possesses a uniqueportfolio of over 60 prestigious brands,including MAKE UP FOR EVER, and employsmore than 70,000 people worldwide.

INDUSTRY RECOGNITIONS

Monita International Groupwww.monitagroup.com

City & Guilds international qualifications aresuccessfully being used as part of thecompany’s training programme.

The Monita Group is a highly internationalisedbusiness offering a comprehensive range ofbeauty education and services and involved inthe production and marketing of skin care andcosmetic products.

The Group’s brands include Orient Medical Spas,a luxurious spa group; Fairlady, a French skincare product, available in several Asiancountries (China, Hong Kong, Malaysia,Singapore, Taiwan); and M.D. Cliniceuticals, apharmaceutical grade medical skincare brand,distributed in Asia Pacific, Europe, United States,United Arab Emirates, Mexico and Brazil.

The Monita Group has also developed thelargest network of beauty institutes in Asiawhich attracts students from all over the worldincluding Canada, Central America, China,Holland, Hong Kong, Great Britain, Indonesia,Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and theUnited States.

MISSHAwww.missha.com.hk

Founded in 2000 as an on-line shopping websitein Korea, MISSHA has become one of the mostrenowned brands in the world, offering aportfolio of over 700 high-quality and affordableskin care and make-up products.

Today, the company runs a chain of 300 stores inKorea alone and has operations in a number ofcountries including Australia, China, HK, Japan,Macau, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Romania,Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United ArabEmirates, United States and Vietnam.

MISSHA (HK) delivers City & Guilds qualificationsas part of the comprehensive package of make-up services they offer to their customers.

Europass Certificate Supplementwww.cityandguilds.com/europasswww.uknec.org.uk europass.cedefop.eu.int

Each level of the IVQs in Beauty Therapy(1123/8123) (6903/7903/8903) is supported by aEuropass Certificate Supplement.

The Certificate Supplement helps to ensure thatqualifications are easily understood acrossnational systems and makes it easier for learnersto find employment or training opportunitiesbeyond the borders of their own country.

It provides details on the skills that candidatesare required to demonstrate in order to achievea City & Guilds certificate, helps learners toprepare for job interviews and allows employersto choose the best candidate to work for theirorganisation.

City & Guilds was the first UK awarding body tolaunch the Europass Certificate Supplement andstill the only one offering it across itsqualification portfolio.

EUROPASS

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