Habia: free consortia briefings
FREE BRIEFINGS FOR DIPLOMA CONSORTIA: 6 NOVEMBER 2008
Habia is holding two free half day briefings in Doncaster for prospective consortia hoping to deliver the new Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies qualifications.
The briefings, taking place on 6 November 2008, at Habia Doncaster offices (10-12.30pm and 2-4.30pm) will provide information and guidance on the delivery of the Diploma for prospective consortia completing self-assessment through the 'gateway' process - the method through which consortia are selected - for application for teaching from September 2010.
Prospective consortia looking to book a place on the briefings, or employers looking to get involved in the Diploma, should contact [email protected] for more information.
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Consortia delivering the Diploma from September 2009 have already been selected through Gateway 2, with the current process being for Gateway 3 applications.
Habia has places for a maximum of two attendees from each consortium and places will be allocated in order of receipt of applications.
Consortia are partnerships between schools, colleges, training providers, employers and other stakeholders such as higher education institutions, universities and local authorities, working together to deliver Diplomas. All consortia are finally approved by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF).
Schools will work with local colleges and learning providers to deliver the Diploma. This may be on site at a local learning provider, or it may be within the school if it has the facilities (such as its own salon) with educators from a learning provider providing the teaching.
Local employers will offer work experience to provide exposure to a real work environment, so that the learner develops an understanding of what is required of them. A minimum of 10 days work experience will give learners an opportunity to use and supplement some of the skills developed in school and college.
Employers wanting to get involved with the Diploma can still do so by linking up with consortia in their Local Education Authority region.
