Qualifications Portfolio 2019/20
Hairdressing and Barbering
All of the updated Hairdressing and Barbering qualifications are available on this page. If a qualification is not listed in any of the tables below, then no change has been made and that qualification remains as it is.
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Refreshed Qualifications
The qualification is still valid but has been refreshed. The qualification will be live and operational from the 1 September 2019. Find out what a refreshed qualification means here.
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Previous Qualification
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| 603/3006/5 | ITEC Level 3 Award in Bridal Hairstyling | 603/4496/9 | iHB3A1 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Award in Bridal Hairstyling |
| 601/5297/7 | ITEC Level 4 Certificate in Trichology for Hairdressers | 603/4533/0 | iHB4C1 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Certificate in Trichology for Hairdressers |
| 600/6997/1 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Barbering | 603/4484/2 | iHB2C5 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Barbering |
| 601/7657/X | ITEC Level 3 Award in Provide Shaving Services | 603/4494/5 | iHB3A4 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Award in Provide Shaving Services |
| 500/9530/4 | ITEC Level 3 Certificate In Barbering | 603/4479/9 | iHB3C2 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Barbering |
| 600/2137/8 | ITEC Level 2 Diploma In Hairdressing and Barbering | 603/4482/9 | iHB2D8 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing and Barbering |
| 600/8572/1 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Single Knotting | 603/4486/6 | iHB2A6 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Single Knotting |
| 600/8573/3 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Weaving a Two String Weft | 603/4487/8 | iHB2A7 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award in Weaving a Two String Weft |
| 600/8574/5 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Wig Making | 603/4490/8 | iHB2C7 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Wig Making |
Replaced Qualifications
The qualifications on the left of the table below have been identified as having overlapping content with another qualification meaning they will be replaced by the most up to date and relevant qualification, on the right of the table.
Qualification
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Qualification
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| 600/1789/2 | ITEC Level 1 Diploma In Hairdressing | AH10238 | 600/1789/2 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 1 Diploma In Hairdressing | 30th September 2019 |
| 601/0148/9 | ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing | HB2D5 | 603/3492/7 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing | 30th September 2019 |
| 601/5795/1 | ITEC Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing | AH20147 | 500/7357/6 | VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing | 2020 |
| 601/5798/7 | ITEC Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing | AH30150 | 500/7389/8 | VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing | 2020 |
| 500/9366/6 | ITEC Level 2 Certificate in Barbering | iHB2C5 | 603/4484/2 | VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Barbering | 30th September 2019 |
| 601/5794/X | ITEC Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering | HB2N1 | 601/5887/6 | VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering | 2020 |
| 601/5796/3 | ITEC Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering | HB3N1 | 601/5888/8 | VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering | 2020 |
| 500/8272/3 | ITEC Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering | AH10146 | 500/7527/5 | VTCT Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering | 2020 |
| 601/5816/5 | ITEC Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering | HB1N1 | 601/5885/2 | VTCT Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering | 2020 |
Replacements in Development
The qualifications below have been identified as having overlapping content with another qualification and will, therefore, be replaced by a more valid qualification. These particular replacements are currently in development and will be announced soon.
Qualification Number |
Qualification
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Replacement Qualification |
| 500/9532/8 | ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Barbering | Alternative under development |
| 500/9365/4 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing | Alternative under development |
| 500/9510/9 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Cutting Women’s Hair | Alternative under development |
| 600/6995/8 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing | Alternative under development |
Withdrawn Qualifications
The following qualifications have been identified to be out of date or less relevant and so will be withdrawn with a registration end date of 30 September 2019.
To ensure learners and supported throughout the withdrawal process, after the registration end date of 30 September 2019, there will be a period of time where learners can still complete the qualification and claim a certificate. This period of time before the certification end date will depend on the level of the qualification.
• Level 1 – 30 September 2020
• Level 2 – 30 September 2021
• Level 3 and above – 30 September 2022
Qualification Number |
Qualification Title |
| 500/9374/5 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Perm and Neutralise Hair |
| 500/9841/X | ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing Practices |
| 500/9877/9 | ITEC Level 2 Award in The Art of Dressing Hair |
| 500/9365/4 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing |
| 600/6995/8 | ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing |
| 500/9532/8 | ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Barbering |
| 600/7909/5 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Preparing Raw Hair |
The following qualifications will be withdrawn with a final registration date of 30 November 2019.
Qualification Number |
Qualification Title |
| 600/6669/6 | ITEC Level 3 Certificate in Creative Hair Design |
| 600/5509/1 | ITEC Level 2 Award in Cut Men’s Hair |
| 600/6520/5 | ITEC Level 3 Award in Cut Men’s Hair to Create a Variety of Looks |
| 600/7871/6 | ITEC Level 2 Award In Commercial Influences within the Wig Making Industry |
| 601/0459/4 | ITEC Level 3 Award in Style and Fit Postiche |