Qualification Purpose
The Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Entry to Aesthetic Therapies (RQF) is aimed at learners who do
not have a formal beauty therapy background and wish to work towards further study at Level 4 and
above.
Learner Entry Requirements
Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but additional criteria may be requested or
specified by the centre.
Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations
Please refer to the Focus Awards ‘Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations’ policy. A copy
is available for download from the Focus Awards website at the following URL:
https://www.focusawards.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Reasonable-Adjustments.pd
Assessment Methods
This qualification is internally assessed. Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence that
demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each
unit.
The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include some or all of the following:
- Assessor observation
- Witness testimony
- Learner product
- Worksheets
- Assignments / projects / reports
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Learner and peer reports
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Grading
This qualification is graded on a ‘Pass’ / ‘Fail’ basis
Qualification Structure
To successfully complete the Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Entry to Aesthetics Practice (RQF)
learners must complete 6 mandatory units.
