The Professional Registers in Beauty, Nail and Spa

“Raising quality and standards acrossthe beauty, nail and spa industry”

Information for Educators and Training Providers

WHAT ARE THE PROFESSIONAL REGISTERS IN BEAUTY, NAILS AND SPA?

Three independent registers supported by the government that recognise the qualifications and experience of beauty, nail and spa professionals.

Launched in 2013, the registers exists to gainrecognition for the work of professionals workingin the industry, and enables the sector todemonstrate its commitment to the delivery ofhigh quality treatments and services to thegeneral public through the continuingprofessional development of registered members.

Membership is voluntary and the registers are run independently to ensure the integrity of the registers are never breached.

WHY DO WE NEED THE PROFESSIONAL REGISTERS?

The registers were launched following a call from business owners and employers to raise standards and professionalism in the industry.

The industry is unregulated and anyone can operate without any training and qualifications therefore the registers highlight unqualified workers operating in salons and spas.

To register, professionals must provide evidence of qualifications and experience that meet a minimum framework based on agreed National Occupation Standards (NOS).

Members must also commit to their continuing professional development (CPD) training and adhere to an industry code of ethical conduct.

THE ROLE OF EDUCATORS

Gaining the support of educators, colleges and training providers is vital to ensure the success of the registers. As an educator, you can play a key role in developing the registers by educating students about the reasons for and the benefits of becoming a member and automatically enrolling individuals as soon as they achieve the minimum criteria qualifications.

Registration is open to students studying eligible Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.

BENEFITS:

Demonstrates that registered students arequalified and competent and havesuccessfully gained national set standard training qualifications.

Provides a pathway to employment with easy access for employers to check qualification and experience records.

Training centre recognition for delivering National Occupational Standard (NOS) qualifications.

The public has access to the registers to check that therapists are suitably qualified.

The registers protect the public from untrained therapists that do not have the relevant qualifications.

Promotes need for national standard qualifications and continuing professional development (CPD).

THE REGISTERS OFFER VARIOUS LEVELS OF PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION BASED ON JOB ROLES AND QUALIFICATIONS.

Beauty Specialist

1. Skin care practitioner2. Hair removal practitioner3. Manicure practitioner4. Pedicure practitioner5. Lash and Brow practitioner6. Make-up practitioner

Beauty Therapists

1. Body massage specialist2. Facial electrical treatments specialist3. Body electrotherapy specialist4. Epilation specialist5. Indian head massage specialist6. Make-up specialist7. Intimate waxing (m/f) specialist8. Stone therapy specialist9. Micro-dermabrasion specialist10. Aromatherapy massage specialist

Nail Specialist

1. Manicure2. Pedicure

Nail Technician

1. Nail Extensions (Enhancements) Specialist2. Nail Extensions (Enhancements) including Airbrush Specialist3. Nail Extensions (Enhancements) including Nail Art Specialist

Spa Specialist

1. Spa Operations Assistant2. Facial skin care practitioner3. Hair removal practitioner4. Manicure practitioner5. Pedicure practitioner6. Lash and Brow practitioner7. Make-up practitioner

Spa Therapist

1. Spa maintenance and safety specialist2. Body wrap specialist3. Hydro therapy specialist4. Wet/Dry flotation specialist5. Body massage specialist6. Aromatherapy massage specialist7. Electrotherapy specialist8. Indian Head Massage specialist9. Stone Therapy specialist

WHAT ARE THE PROFESSIONAL REGISTERS IN BEAUTY, NAILS AND SPA?

Three independent registers supported by the government that recognise the qualifications and experience of beauty, nail and spa professionals.

Launched in 2013, the registers exists to gainrecognition for the work of professionals workingin the industry, and enables the sector todemonstrate its commitment to the delivery ofhigh quality treatments and services to thegeneral public through the continuingprofessional development of registered members.

Membership is voluntary and the registers are run independently to ensure the integrity of the registers are never breached.

WHY DO WE NEED THE PROFESSIONAL REGISTERS?

The registers were launched following a call from business owners and employers to raise standards and professionalism in the industry.

The industry is unregulated and anyone can operate without any training and qualifications therefore the registers highlight unqualified workers operating in salons and spas.

To register, professionals must provide evidence of qualifications and experience that meet a minimum framework based on agreed National Occupation Standards (NOS).

Members must also commit to their continuing professional development (CPD) training and adhere to an industry code of ethical conduct.

THE ROLE OF EDUCATORS

Gaining the support of educators, colleges and training providers is vital to ensure the success of the registers. As an educator, you can play a key role in developing the registers by educating students about the reasons for and the benefits of becoming a member and automatically enrolling individuals as soon as they achieve the minimum criteria qualifications.

Registration is open to students studying eligible Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.

BENEFITS:

Demonstrates that registered students arequalified and competent and havesuccessfully gained national set standard training qualifications.

Provides a pathway to employment with easy access for employers to check qualification and experience records.

Training centre recognition for delivering National Occupational Standard (NOS) qualifications.

The public has access to the registers to check that therapists are suitably qualified.

The registers protect the public from untrained therapists that do not have the relevant qualifications.

Promotes need for national standard qualifications and continuing professional development (CPD).

THE REGISTERS OFFER VARIOUS LEVELS OF PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION BASED ON JOB ROLES AND QUALIFICATIONS.

Beauty Specialist

1. Skin care practitioner2. Hair removal practitioner3. Manicure practitioner4. Pedicure practitioner5. Lash and Brow practitioner6. Make-up practitioner

Beauty Therapists

1. Body massage specialist2. Facial electrical treatments specialist3. Body electrotherapy specialist4. Epilation specialist5. Indian head massage specialist6. Make-up specialist7. Intimate waxing (m/f) specialist8. Stone therapy specialist9. Micro-dermabrasion specialist10. Aromatherapy massage specialist

Nail Specialist

1. Manicure2. Pedicure

Nail Technician

1. Nail Extensions (Enhancements) Specialist2. Nail Extensions (Enhancements) including Airbrush Specialist3. Nail Extensions (Enhancements) including Nail Art Specialist

Spa Specialist

1. Spa Operations Assistant2. Facial skin care practitioner3. Hair removal practitioner4. Manicure practitioner5. Pedicure practitioner6. Lash and Brow practitioner7. Make-up practitioner

Spa Therapist

1. Spa maintenance and safety specialist2. Body wrap specialist3. Hydro therapy specialist4. Wet/Dry flotation specialist5. Body massage specialist6. Aromatherapy massage specialist7. Electrotherapy specialist8. Indian Head Massage specialist9. Stone Therapy specialist

WHO CAN JOIN?

All trained beauty, nails and spa professionals who meet the set criteria and have evidence of their qualifications and/or experience.

Criteria requirements are detailed on each of the registers website. Evidence of industry qualifications and experience will be requested on application.

Professionals must also commit to completing ongoing Continual Professional Training (CPD) and adhere to a Professional Code of Conduct.

CPD is recorded on an personal online account.

BENEFITS TO PROFESSIONALS

Recognition that completed training, qualifications and experience meet national standards and are recognised by employers and consumers

Personalised Professional Registers membership card·Evidence Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with a personal online account

Benefits scheme offering savings and special offers from well-known high street brands

Free public register listing searchable by consumers

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN?

Individual membership is £38 inc VAT per year for the first register.

Discounts are available for group registrations of 10 or more individuals.

The fee for educators/training providers when registering 10 or more students is £19.95 + VAT

HOW DO I JOIN?

Training Providers

Please email beauty@skillsactiveregisters.org for a group/corporate registration form

The form will need completing and returning with details confirming the modules and qualifications that have been completed by your students as evidence. Payment for registration will be made on receipt of the form and evidence.

Individuals Application is done online by visiting the relevant dedicated register website.

Register of Beauty Professionals www.registerofbeautyprofessionals.co.uk

Register of Nail Professionals www.registerofnailprofessionals.co.uk

Register of Spa Professionals www.registerofspaprofessionals.co.uk

As part of the process, applicants are requested to upload scanned or photographed (word doc or jpg) copies of industry qualification certificates and an up-to-date CV

Please visit www.registerofbeautyprofessionals.co.uk/corporate/corporate-discount