This is a collaborative statement from End-point Assessment Organisations within the hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy services sector.
VTCT, City & Guilds and Training Qualifications UK have been working collaboratively and after much deliberation, we have agreed by consensus that delay for practical observation is the only appropriate mitigation during the current COVID-19 situation for the Hair Professional and Beauty Professional standards.
Practical observation is a critical part of the End-point Assessment which ensures that the Apprentice is safe to progress into employment and to provide services to the public. Our joint priority is to ensure that we all continue to follow government guidelines to support public health.
The World Health Organisation (WHO), UK and EU governments have stressed the importance of social distancing to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus. Best practice requires at least six-feet or 2m distance between yourself and others. In the hairdressing, barbering and beauty therapy industries all of our services involve close ‘human to human’ contact. Keeping everyone safe will always remain a priority. We are innovative and dynamic and we will continue to support each other in rebuilding our wonderful industry.
The collaborative statement is fully supported by both the Hair Professional and Beauty Professional Steering Groups. This current position will be continually under review and VTCT will keep you updated with any further developments.
