The Level 4 Qualifications in Advanced

Skin Studies and Aesthetic Practice

THE SALLY DURANT

RPL PROGRAMME FOR EXPERIENCED AESTHETIC

THERAPISTS AND MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS

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Dear Colleague, I would like to personally introduce you to our new RPL programme to you as an important development in our qualification portfolio. This offering will assist experienced aesthetic professionals to gain validation of the extensive skills and knowledge they have gained during their years in practice Equally, it is important to clarify the complexities and challenges that an RPL programme presents to us in terms of measuring different levels of proficiency and achievement in order to give exemptions from certain aspects of the course. In order to do this we have to ensure that prior experience and learning are adequately evidenced to satisfy the requirements of Ofqual, our awarding body CIBTAC, the JCCP qualification framework and CPSA practice standards. Since we first launched our level 4 qualifications in 2012, my Education Team and I have been extremely privileged to work with some of the most experienced aesthetic therapists and medical practitioners in the industry. While their standard of practice and knowledge have been clear to see, this has been very difficult to document in the structured manner required for an accredited qualification, without the full completion of the course programme. This has been partly due to the absence of formal theory and practical assessment processes, and the recording thereof, from short courses and supplier driven training. It is also due to the more extensive and exacting curriculum and practice standards developed by the JCCP and CPSA, against which we have to align and evidence every student’s competency. In designing this RPL programme, we have had to consider how best to achieve and evidence full compliance with the curriculum in the most effective and economical way. At the same time we have to prepare you for the rigour of the CIBTAC theory and practical examinations which will require very specific knowledge and understanding as well as a stringent adherence to best practice protocols. The delivery of an RPL programme which takes in to account each individual’s needs, levels of practice and, most importantly, does not compromise on standards,, is therefore a complex, skilled, time consuming and expensive process for training providers to offer . Indeed, for us, an RPL system shifts the balance from our student centred e-learning programmes to a more intensive and individually bespoke process of portfolio building and exam preparation Consequently, gaining a qualification via an RPL programme cannot be at a much lower price than completing the full course. However, it will mean that, the award of RPL will exempt you from some of the study and coursework involved, and so require less of your time. In this respect such a pathway does indeed save you money from the reduced amount of time you have to spend studying or away from your place of work, which will indeed potentially incur accommodation and travel costs. I hope that this introductory note, together with the following information on how our RPL programme is conducted, will help you to decide how you wish to proceed with your higher-level qualifications. As always my team will be very happy to advise you further rand we will all hope to welcome you onto your chosen pathway very soon Kind Regards

Sally Durant Director and Principal Sally Durant Education and Training

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

STUDENT GUIDE INTRODUCTION WHAT IS RPL? RPL is a process that allows learners with work experience and/or other related learning, but without appropriate certification, to proceed directly to assessment. A learner may wish to gain a unit or qualification but may already possess some of the subject related:

• Skills • Knowledge • Experience • Understanding

The Regulatory arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework define RPL* as follows: A method of assessment that considers whether a learner can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment requirements for a unit through knowledge, understanding or skills they already possess and do not need to develop through a course of learning. In the context of the RQF, the definition of RPL is quite specific and relates to assessment leading to the award of credit. Assessment for RPL is conducted against the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of a unit and is subject to exactly the same quality assurance requirements as any other kind of assessment within the RQF The use and application of RPL is of particular value to learners without formal qualifications, who are either in employment, preparing to enter or returning to employment. It enables them to gain all or part of a qualification on the evidence of their past achievements. RPL is a method of assessment [leading to the award of credit] that considers whether a learner can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment requirements for a unit through knowledge, understanding or skills they already possess and so not need to develop through a course of learning. RPL enables recognition of achievement from a range of activities using any valid assessment methodology. Provided that the assessment requirements of a given unit or qualification have been met, the use of RPL is acceptable for accrediting a unit, units or a whole qualification. Evidence of learning must be:

• Valid • Reliable

1. WHICH COURSES ARE AVAILABLE WITH RPL? The RPL Programme is available for the following qualifications:

- The Level 4 Award in Core Knowledge for Aesthetic Practice - The Level 4 Certificate in Chemical Skin Peeling - The Level 4 Certificate in Micro-Needling - The Level 4 Certificate in Blemish Removal - The Level 4 Diploma in Chemical Peeling and Micro-Needling - The Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Practice

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2. THE SALLY DURANT RPL SUPPORT PACKAGE What Do You Receive?

• An RPL Completion Agreement and Schedule • The Course Syllabus • Course Folder per unit of study • The online MCQ tests • Skin Health Assessment Workshop • Practical assessment and examination preparation schedule – held at the Sally Durant Training

Centre • Proprietary documentation systems, portfolio building training and exam preparation • Practical protocols and unit specific product training • One hour tutorial for per unit and two hours per practical unit for case study marking.

(additional time available for purchase at an hourly fee) • Mock examinations • Access to the Sally Durant Student Learning Zone • Access to the Sally Durant Practitioner Forum • Access to Sally Durant CPD courses and Industry Workshops ( additional course fees apply)

3. ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY ONTO THE SALLY DURANT RPL? To be awarded RPL you are required to evidence that you have already gained the underpinning knowledge and skills to match the learning outcomes within the course curriculum. This process initially involves the compilation of a portfolio of evidence so that we can assess your application against the required criteria. Once accepted onto the programme, you will then complete a formal programme of assessment in both theory and practice to establish the levels of RPL exemptions to be awarded and a subsequent schedule of examination preparation. 3. INITIAL QUALIFICATION FOR LEVEL 4 RPL ASSESSMENT The first benchmark for RPL qualification is to establish your existing qualification level and amount of experience in the specific treatment modality or subject studies for which you are applying. You must have, and be able to evidence, one of the following :

• A minimum of Level 3 in Beauty Therapy with at least 2 years in general therapy practice PLUS a minimum of 2 years working full time in aesthetic practices or 4 years working part-time*.

• A minimum of Level 3 in Beauty Therapy with leas than 2 years general beauty therapy experience PLUS at least 3 years working in full-time in aesthetic practice or 5 years part-time*

• A medical practitioner with at least 2 years working full time in aesthetic practice or 3

years working part-time* * NOTE 3.1 - Part-time work in aesthetic practice, additional to the traditional concept of hours worked, also indicates that the modality specific aesthetic procedures for which you are applying for RPL are not provided within your clinical practice as a sole element of your employment or business activities. For example:

• You will be classed as a part time aesthetic practitioner if you work full time in a beauty salon offering a wide range of therapies with advanced procedures as an additional offering.

• You will be classed as a full-time aesthetic practitioner if you have worked within a designated aesthetic clinic or medispa.

No RPL will be awarded for practitioner who have been out of the industry for 3 years or more and all clinical practice must be clearly evidenced and verified.

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4. THE APPLICATION PROCESS If you think that you are eligible for RPL, you will need to complete an application form and email it directly to the Enrolment Manager, Caroline Walton, at Sally Durant Training and Consultancy together with a portfolio of evidence of your prior learning. This evidence may include:

• Previous training certificates • Your CV • Employer References • Trade References • Witness Statements • Client case studies • Research evidence

5. YOUR APPLICATION REVIEW The Sally Durant Education Team will meet once per month to review all applications. Applications should be submitted by the 18TH OF EACH MONTH for an end of the month decision All applications will be considered fairly on a case-by-case basis.. 6. THE RPL ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME Once we have established that you are eligible for RPL, we then have to establish which elements of the course we can exempt you from. You will therefore be invited to complete our RPL Assessment Programmne for each unit of study or practical modality for which you are applying. This process includes your completion of:

• An Online Induction Programme • Online Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) testing of underpinning knowledge • Practical Competency Assessments • Supplementary training as required • Case Study Completion • Examination Preparation • Portfolio compilation • Mock examination days • Final Examination

7. THE MCQ TESTS - ASSESSMENT OF YOUR UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE

• In each unit of study for which you are eligible for RPL you will be required to take a multiple choice test.

• These are timed modular tests which are taken via our e-learning portal and so can be taken in the comfort of your own environment.

• The tests must be taken within 28 days of your enrolment onto the RPL programme

• You will be provided with a syllabus for each test and the course folders to assist you in your

revision.

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Passing the Tests

• The pass mark is 70%. • If you gain 70% - 84% in your first test you will be you will be required to complete a written

assessment workbook / unit assignment to provide further evidence of your knowledge • If you gain over 85% in your first test you will be exempt from the course folder completion and

assessment workbooks Retakes

• If you gain marks between 55% and 69% you will be given one test retake opportunity and you will be you will be required to complete a written assessment workbook / unit assignment to provide further evidence of your knowledge

PLEASE NOTE - No RPL will be awarded if :

• you gain less than 55% in your first test for any one unit of study / treatment modality • you do not achieve 70% on your retake test for any one unit of study / treatment modality

In either of the above cases you will have the choice to pay the balance for the full course unit completion or to re-apply once you have gained more knowledge and experience. 8. PRACTICAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS PLEASE NOTE – you will not be eligible to enter into the RPL assessment process for the practical elements of the course if you do not pass the MCQ knowledge tests On passing the unit MCQs you will be invited to attend the Sally Durant Training Centre for modality-specific practical competency assessments, supplementary training as required and examination preparation. To complete this programme you will be required to attend the Sally Durant Training Centre according to a set timetable . COMPLIANCE WITH THE SALLY DURANT UNIFLORM POLICY IS MANDATORY. Successful Completion of the Practical Competency Assessment These assessments will be marked against criteria based on the JCCP, CPSA and CIBTAC standards. Depending on your level of practice and the successful results of your competency assessments with us you will be required to complete the following:

• Supplementary training / Examination preparation • A series of case studies (these may be retrospective from your clinical practice but must not be

more than 6 months old. They must also be presented in line with the Sally Durant Case Study Assignment Brief

• Portfolio compilation • Mock examination • Final CIBTAC Examination

The outcome of your assessments will be discussed with you in full inline with professional reflective codes of practice Unsuccessful Completion Of The Practical Competency Assessment If you do not manage to meet all the criteria for required by the JCCP and CPSA practice standards, and those of the CIBTAC examination process, a schedule for further professional development will be agreed with you. If there is a need for you to complete further training from the Sally Durant Education Team this will incur a charge in line with our daily fee structure as specified in our RPL Price List

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INTITIAL APPLICATION

ACCEPTED ONTO RPL PROGRAMME

TAKE MCQS FOR EACH UNIT OF STUDY

85% +

PRACTICAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS – 1 DAY PER UNIT

70% +

WORKBOOK / ASSIGNEMNT

UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICATION

RE-APPLY AT A LATER DATE

ENROL ON FULL COURSE

70-84%

LESS THAN 55%

ENROL ON FULL COURSE

RE-APPLY AT A LATER DATE 55-69%

RETAKE LESS THAN 70%

PRODUCT & PROTOCOL TRAINING, SKIN HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION - 1 DAY PER UNIT

EXAM PREP & 1 DAY PER UNIT

CINBTAC EXAMINATIONS –THEORY (MCQ) & PRACTICAL

PORTFOLIO OF

EVIDENCE CASE STUDIES – 6 TREATMENTS PER TREATMENT MODALITY

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RPL FOR CIBTAC LEVEL4 QUALIFICATIONS

PRICE LIST - SEPTEMBER 2018

THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR RPL

EXCL VAT

INCL VAT

Intitial Assessment Of Eligibility

£225.00

£270

RPL PROGRAMME - THE CIBTAC / SD CIBTAC LEVEL4 CERTIFICATES

EXCL VAT

INCL VAT

CIBTAC Level4 Certificate in Chemical Skin Peeling

- SD Unit 1 - Core Knowledge for Aesthetic Practice - SD Unit 4 - Chemical Skin Peeling

CIBTAC Level4 Certificate in Micro-Needling

- SD Unit 1 - Core Knowledge for Aesthetic Practice - SD Unit 5 - Micro-Needling

CIBTAC Level4 Certificate in Blemish Removal - - SD Unit 1 - Core Knowledge for Aesthetic Practice - SD Unit 6 - Blemish Removal by Thermolysis and Cryotherapy

£1790

£1790

£1790

£2148

£2148

£2148

RPL PROGRAMME THE CIBTAC / SD CIBTAC LEVEL4 DIPLOMAS

EXCL VAT

INCL VAT

CIBTAC Level4 Diploma in Chemical Peeling and Micro-Needling -

- SD Unit 1 - Core Knowledge for Aesthetic Practice - - SD Unit 4 - Chemical Skin Peeling - SD Unit 5 - Micro-Needling

CIBTAC Level4 Diploma in Aesthetic Practice

- SD Unit 1 - Core Knowledge for Aesthetic Practice - SD Unit 4 - Chemical Skin Peeling - SD Unit 5 - Micro-Needling

- SD Unit 6 - Blemish Removal by Thermolysis and Cryotherapy

£2730

£3690

£3276

£4428

EXAM FEES & P & P

EXCL VAT

INCL VAT

CIBTAC Registration Fees (Exempt if previous CIBTAC qualifications) Exam Fees – Certificate Exam Fees - Diploma Postage and Packing - Certificate Postage and Packing - Diploma

£25

£180

£200

£15

£18

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

While our RPL programme has been designed with the incorporation of tutor assistance and practical training towards the examinations, you may feel that you would like more tutor support or supplementary training. This can be made available to you within our Practice Development and Portfolio Building Workshops. The cost of these sessions is

£195 + VAT for a half day (4 hours) and £300 for a full day (9.00 – 5.30)