Focus Awards Level 4 Diploma in Managing a Salon Business (RQF)

Qualification Overview

The aim of the Focus Awards Level 4 Diploma in Managing a Salon Business (RQF) is to enhance knowledge and skills of learners who have previously completed a Level 3 beauty qualification. The qualification will provide additional knowledge and skills to manage a salon business.

Qualification Structure

To achieve the Level 4 Diploma in Managing a Salon Business learners must complete all 60 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 10 credits from the optional.

Learner Entry Requirements

To complete this qualification learners are required to have achieved a Level 3 Beauty Qualification as a minimum.

In circumstances where learners do not hold a formal qualification, but have a minimum of 2 years’ occupational experience, entry to the qualification may be considered subject to a centre interview, and review by Focus Awards of current knowledge, understanding and skills.

Learners will be required to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme, and entry via this route will be assessed on an individual basis. Centres must ensure that evidence of pre-requisite knowledge and skills – whether through formal qualifications, or assessment of experience – is retained and available upon request by Focus Awards.

Centres should submit an RPL form where appropriate, selecting the ‘Equivalence’ option for requests for recognition of industry experience, or ‘RPL’ where other types of qualifications are being submitted for consideration. Evidence may include certificates, CV, insurance documentation (where applicable), and any portfolios showcasing the learner’s work

Progression Routes

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

• Focus Awards Level 4 Award In Investigative Consultation And Advanced Skin Assessment (RQF)
• Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate In Thermolysis And Cryotherapy For Blemish Removal Treatments (RQF)
• Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate In Aesthetic Practice Core Knowledge And Advanced Skin Science (RQF)

Age Ranges

Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be a minimum of 18 years old to undertake this qualification.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification is available in England.

Qualification Specification

To view the Qualification Specification please click here.