Principal Learning in Hair and Beauty Studies within the Welsh Baccalaureate Principal Learning Qualifications from the 14–19 Diploma in England can now be taken as options within the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ). They provide a great opportunity to learn more about each industry and its related sector. The difference from other qualifications is the emphasis on practical and work-related learning ...

Sponsored by VTCT, the Habia Live shows take the Skills Team out on the road and offer industry professionals the chance to see up close the latest styles, as well as demonstrating cutting edge techniques that help improve skills whilst delivering the styles that clients want. The shows have proven extremely popular, with the Skills Team performing in packed-out venues across the UK. A further series ...

Take part in our Bad Hand Day campaign survey Since taking over the national Bad Hand Day campaign which aims to increase awareness of dermatitis in the hairdressing industry, Habia is looking to increase the support it gives to hairdressers. To improve resources for the campaign we are asking training providers, suppliers, freelancers and environmental health officers to complete a very short questionnaire on ...

Hair and Beauty Qualifications for implementation from 1 August 2010 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland All Hair and Beauty qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) expire in July 2010. They will be replaced by new Hair and Beauty qualifications which will be available for delivery from 1 August 2010 on the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). Notable changes to the NVQs ...