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The 'Standard Setting Body' for the Hair and Beauty industry

Government approved

Setting the Standard

Setting the Standard

Habia is recognised by government as the Standard Setting Body for the hair, beauty, nails,  spa and aesthetic sectors. For more than thirty years  we have been developing national standards that form the basis of qualifications across the UK.

Setting the Standard

Setting the Standard

Setting the Standard

We work closely with Expert Working Groups (EWG) comprised of sector specialists  to  develop National Occupational Standard (NOS) that are then used as the basis of qualifications. 


Recent developments include the Advanced Aesthetic Standards - see section below for link - LIVE now!

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Consultation is LIVE !

We invite you to support the review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS). This is your chance to help shape these standards, to ensure they are what the sector needs to ensure high standards in - hair, barbering, trichology, beauty, nails, well-being and aesthetics

NOS Consultation
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National Occupational Standards (NOS)

NOS are statements of the standards of performance individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding.

HABIA develop and review  NOS for the sector,  these are consulted on and approved on a four-nation basis.

See the link 

UKStandards.Org

NOS Survey going LIVE.........

Our  Expert Working Groups (EWG) have now completed the review and the documents are live,  we would love your feedback so we can build in your views for the final review early in 2021

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Aesthetics

There's much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.

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Review of National Occupational Standards (NOS)

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August 2020

We're delighted to be given the go ahead to review the NOS over the next few months, the draft NOS will be available for public consultation by December 2020

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Hair, Barbering and Trichology

If you have  nationally recognised qualifications and extensive experience, send a covering email and your CV to info@habia.org by close of play on 17th August 2020

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Beauty Therapy, Nails and Spa

 If you have  nationally recognised qualifications and extensive experience, send a covering email and your CV to info@habia.org by close of play on 17th August 2020

Recently approved

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Habia announces approval of National Occupational Standards for Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures

Habia/Skills Active have been working with industry experts and regulators nationwide to develop an updated suite of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures. 

Initial research began in February 2019. Expert working groups of industry professionals  developed the standards for botulinum toxin type A,  dermal fillers  medium grade chemical  skin peels, mesotherapy, advanced micro needling, advanced electrocautery and dermaplaning procedures.


View the standard at

 https://www.ukstandards.org.uk/NOS-Finder#k=aesthetics 

Diane Hey, Chair of the Advanced Aesthetics NOS Steering Group

'We have a debt of gratitude for the amount of voluntary contribution that industry specialists and regulators have come together to provide, ensuring the suite is compliant with regulations for elective non-surgical cosmetic procedure. There is a widespread desire to confirm the standards of practice expected in these modalities,  common to all four nations,  to promote public safety and a pathway for aesthetic practitioners and this suite provides the agreed standards of all relevant parties. ' 

JCCP

This work supports the memorandum of understanding in place between Habia and the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners  (JCCP), bringing together a number of PRSB regulators and industry organisations to consolidate the recognition of the agreed practice standards in line with the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority (CPSA) from which qualifications can be aligned. 

Education and Training

Overview

There are so many different options when looking at training in the hair and beauty sector.

Entry to the sector

If you are entering the sector and looking to start your training, give careful consideration to the training provider and the accredited courses they offer,  You will want to ensure you are trained to the highest professional standards, and that your qualification is nationally recognised,  so you are easily able to obtain insurance from a reputable company.  High standards and professionalism ensures your clients have safe and effective treatments, that you develop an excellent reputation,  and that your business is successful.

Ofqual is the Office of Qualifications and Examination Regulation, it is a government department that regulates qualifications, exams and tests. It is often referred to as the exam 'watchdog'.  Ofqual recognises Awarding Organisations (AO) and only recognised awarding organisations can offer regulated qualifications. In this way, Ofqual makes sure only those organisations that have the appropriate resources, capability and expertise can award regulated qualifications.

In the hair and beauty sector there are many Awarding Organisations that are regulated by Ofqual such as CIBTAC, City & Guilds,  Focus, Pearson, TQUK,  VTCT. 


To check  if an Awarding Organisation  is registered, go to.....

For England www.ofqual.gov.uk

For Scotland  www.sqa.org.uk

For Wales  www.qiw.wales

For Northern Ireland - www.ccea.org.uk

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The Hair and Beauty sector is  a very fast-paced, creative, ever-changing industry where new treatments, services, trends and techniques are continually developing. As a consequence of this continual change,  we recommend that you frequently refresh and update your skills and knowledge. Often professionals look to undertake 30 hrs of CPD each year. If you are a Teacher/ Trainer/ Assessor check with your Awarding body so you are aware of what hours they stipulate, this will be checked by the Internal Quality Assessor (IQA) as well as an External Quality Assessor (EQA) to ensure you are up to date.

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