Well i'm no expert, but I did ask my tutor recently the same question.
Bascially in lay mans terms:
Diploma is a basic qualification so that you can start practicing & get insurance, fine for mobile therapists etc.
But NVQ's & City & Guild qualifications are a more substantial qualification. They require further assessments after the initial learning, in order to pass them you have to proove your ability is up to standard.
Therefore NVQ'S & City & Guilds etc. are what you would need if you're looking for employment in a salon.
I am a mobile therapist at the moment, so i've got substantial qualifications in the main areas such as manicure, massage & then i'm doing diplomas in further areas such as shellac & hot stone therapy.
Hope it helps anyway!
NVQs are nationally recognised qualifications.
The standards are set by industury - HABIA. Both City & Guilds, VTCT and I think BABTAC are the leading
awarding bodies for NVQS.
Salons and beauty companies are familiar with NVQs so you would find employment with a level 2 qual - definately with a level 3 qual.
hth
I can't help thinking what happened when people qualified when these short courses didn't exist and you qualified through an NVQ? NVQs are widely available and these short courses maybe miles away to travel to. A lot of decision went into me deciding to do an NVQ and I'm pleased with it. It's down to the individual too. Just my opinion x
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Iv only just started in my NVQ so didn't know much about short courses etc. After the NVQ I hope to do a few short courses as I don't get a lot of practice but its early days so I am determined I just never realised why people knock NVQs. How long do CND courses last as haven't really looked into it. X
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All these councils saying "errm, you need an nvq", why when you learn more in less than a week? Insane british establishment, it really is!
Are any Councils actually insisting on NVQs? Don't they usually state "NVQ or equivalent"? In which case most reputable manufacturers' qualifications will be deemed adequate.
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