Additional and Specialist Learning

We have put together examples of how the learner can specialise through their Additional and Specialist Learning (ASL) component of the Foundation, Higher and Advanced Diploma. If you would like a full list of Diploma ASL qualifications visit the National Database of Accredited Qualifications.

Foundation (Level 1) Diploma Additional and Specialist Learning Pathways

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 *Option 6
Nail
pathway		 Eyebrow/Eyelash
and Waxing techniques pathway		 Beauty Receptionist pathway Hairdressing pathway Manicure pathway (plus any short course could be taken eg shown) Creative Hair and Beauty Studies pathway
Qualification          
City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Working in the Nail Industry (A)
110 GLH		 City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments (A)
60 GLH		 City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Salon Reception (A)
150 GLH		 City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Hairdressing Salon Reception (A)
150 GLH		 City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in
Manicure (A)
60 GLH		 City & Guilds
Level 1 Foundation Diploma in Creative Hair and Beauty Studies (S)
120 GLH
and  and      and   
City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in
Nail Art (A)
40 GLH 		 City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in
Waxing Techniques (A)
60 GLH 		     AQA
Level 1 / 2 GCSE in
Business Studies (B) (Short course) (A)
60 GLH 		  
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) requirement for Diploma Level      
120  120  120  120  120  120 

(A) - Additional
(S) - Specialist

* Note for Option 6
Learners must achieve a total of 120-180 guided learning hours from the following optional units (each unit is worth 30 GLH):

  • Applying Basic Make-up to the Face
  • Introduction to Styling Men's Hair
  • Introduction to Styling Women's Hair
  • Introduction to Plaiting and Twisting Hair
  • Introduction to Colouring Hair
  • Introduction to Nail Art
  • Introduction to Themed Face Painting

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Higher (Level 2) Diploma Additional and Specialist Learning Pathways

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 *Option 6
Hairdressing pathway
(plus any other short course could be taken eg shown) 		 Spa massage pathway
(plus any other course could be taken eg shown)		 African-type hairdressing pathway
(plus any other course could be taken eg shown) 		 Nail pathway
(plus any other short course could be taken eg shown)		 Beauty pathway  Creative Hair and Beauty Studies pathway 
Qualification          
City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Women's Hair Cutting (A)
60 GLH 		 City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Providing Face Massage (A)
40 GLH 		 City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Cutting African Caribbean Women's Hair (A)
60 GLH 		 City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Manicure (A)
60 GLH 		 City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments (A)
60 GLH 		 City & Guilds
Level 2 Higher Diploma in Creative Hair and Beauty Studies (S)
180 GLH 
and  and  and  and  and   
City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Colouring Hair (A)
60 GLH 		 City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Aromatherapy Massage Using Pre-blended Oils (A)
60 GLH 		 City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Styling Women's Hair (A)
60 GLH 		 City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Pedicure (A)
60 GLH 		 City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Beauty Salon Reception (A)
150 GLH 		  
and  and  and  and     
AQA
Level 2 Certificate in Preparation for Working Life (A)
80 GLH 		 City & Guilds
Level 2 Certificate in Facial Treatments (A)
120 GLH 		 AQA
Level 2 GCSE (Short Course) in Business Studies B (A)
60 GLH 

AQA
Level 2 GCSE in French; Spoken Language (Short Course) (A)
60 GLH 

    
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) requirement for Diploma Level      
180  180  180  180  180  180 

(A) - Additional
(S) - Specialist

* Note for Option 6
Learners must achieve a total of 180-270 guided learning hours from the following optional units:

  • Create an Image Based on a Theme in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (60 GLH)
  • The Art of Colouring Hair (60 GLH)
  • The Art of Dressing Hair (30 GLH)
  • The Art of Photographic Make-up (30 GLH)
  • Introduction to Self Tanning Techniques (30 GLH)
  • Body Art Design (30 GLH)
  • Shaping and Colouring Eyebrows (30 GLH) 
  • Foot Care (30 GLH)
  • Introduction to Head Massage (30 GLH)
  • Facial Care for Men (30 GLH)

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Advanced (Level 3) Diploma Additional and Specialist Learning Pathways

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 *Option 6

Hairdressing pathway

 Barbering pathway (plus any other course could be taken eg shown) Beauty therapy pathway (plus any other course could be taken eg shown)

African-type hairdressing pathway

 Spa pathway Creative Hair and Beauty Studies pathway
Qualification          

City & Guilds
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing (A)
450 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Cutting Men's Hair (A)
60 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Working in the Professional Beauty Industry (A)
120 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Diploma in African Caribbean Women's Hairdressing (A)
490 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Aromatherapy (A)
250 GLH

City & Guilds
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Creative Hair and Beauty Studies (S)
360 GLH
  and and   and  

 

 City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Cutting Beards and Moustaches (A)
60 GLH		 City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Face and Skin Conditioning using Electrotherapy (A)
90 GLH		   City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in Body Massage (A)
80 GLH		  
  and and   and  
  AQA
Level 3 Advanced GCE in Applied Information and Communication Technology (A)
240 GLH		 AQA
Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Applied Business (A)
180 GLH

 

City & Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in UV Tanning (A) 30 GLH

  
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) requirement for Diploma Level      
360 360 360 360 360 360

(A) - Additional
(S) - Specialist

* Note for Option 6
Learners must achieve a total of 360-540 guided learning hours from the following optional units (each unit is worth 60 GLH):

  • Maintaining Personal Health and Wellbeing
  • Make and Style a Hair Addition
  • Creative Hair Design
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Origins, Principles and Theories of Massage
  • Introduction to Media Make-up
  • Introduction to Camouflage Make-up
  • Introduction to Nail Enhancements and Advanced Hand and Nail Art Techniques
  • Explore the Principles of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Human Resources Management
  • Explore Technological Developments with Hair, Beauty and Associated Areas

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