Guild Accreditation Information Pack

Guild Accreditation Information Pack

Guild Accreditation Of Short Training Courses Accreditation of training courses is vital for any school as it means your students will be able to obtain insurance with your certificate. Being a Guild accredited school shows your students that your courses are run to a high standard set out by an industry leader. The Guild accreditation scheme is unique as it offers more than any other. Guild accredited schools can enjoy a wide range of benefits as well as knowing they are represented by the most widely recognised trade body in the industry. In addition to recognition of your courses, Guild accreditation also gives you advertising on the Beautyguild.com Training Directory. It also allows you to use the respected Guild branding on your certificates, website and marketing materials. You can also benefit from advertising credits which you will accrue for every student you refer to the Guild for insurance. These credits can then be put towards advertising your courses on the Beautyguild.com website and Guild Gazette magazine. Guild accreditation also gives you the opportunity to offer Guild Training International courses alongside your own.

Benefits Your accredited courses will be accepted by the Guild for insurance purposes. Your details will be listed on the Beautyguild.com searchable Training Directory and in the Guild Gazette magazine. Course enquiries will be sent to you immediately by email. Each course will receive a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) rating. Guild accreditation is the biggest accreditation scheme in the country, making our recognised courses amongst the most sought after. You can use the Guild s logo for advertising and promotional purposes. You can add Guild Training International theory courses to your prospectus. You can earn membership referral credits which can be used to advertise your courses on Beautyguild.com and in the Guild Gazette magazine. You will have access to Guild Training International courses.

Guild Accreditation Requirements In order to become an accredited school you must be qualified in the subject you are teaching and also have an appropriate teaching qualification. You should also have a minimum of six months qualified experience in the area in which you would like to teach. If you do not already have a teaching qualification, we recommend you enrol on the BTEC Award in Education qualification. Accreditation Fees Accredit Up To 3 Courses Accredit Up To 10 Courses Accreditation Fee 395 + VAT ( 474) 495 + VAT ( 594) Renewal Fee 295 + VAT ( 354) 295 + VAT ( 354) Cost Per Additional Course 45 + VAT ( 54) 45 + VAT ( 54) You must make arrangements to pay in full the accreditation application fee at the time of submitting your application. Fees can be paid by credit or debit card over the telephone or by cheque payable to GPBT Ltd, 320 Burton Road, Derby DE23 6AF. All fees will be reimbursed in full if your application is not successful. To apply for Guild Accreditation, you need to complete and return the four forms which can be found in the Downloads section of Beautyguild.com. Alternatively you can contact Nadia Suleman on 0845 2177 386 or 01332 224 833 or email nadia@beautyguild.com. All forms must be filled in electronically and submitted either by email or on CD. If you need any further information, please call 0845 2177 386 or 01332 224 833. **Please allow at least 20 working days for the course accreditation process**

Guidelines on how to get your Courses Accredited In order for your courses to be accepted for accreditation by the Guild, you need to ensure that they provide the student with all the required theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to carry out the treatment. Before you submit your training courses for accreditation, you must ensure that your course notes include all relevant information about: Treatment procedure- Must be detailed in line with manufacturer's instructions in the use of the equipment or product being taught. Students must know how to carry out relevant patch tests in line with specific manufacturer's instructions, this is not only relevant to tinting of the brows or lashes. Patch tests are required for many different products and treatments and so students must be made aware that they should read the manufacturer's specific instructions and follow these, in order to be insured. Health and safety law - Students must be given information about these laws. This information is available by email. Please contact me and request this information- Nadia.suleman@beautyguild.com Alternatively, you can also visit the HSE website- http://www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/index.htm Sterilisation methods and salon hygiene - You to advise students about their appearance and personal hygiene. The correct way to wash their hands and the use of PPE e.g. disposable gloves. The manual must include information about how to prevent the risk of cross infection and the methods of sterilisation and disinfection that students have available to them and how to use them safely and effectively. Students need to know about washing towels at the correct temperature and keeping the salon equipment clean and in good working order. They should look at the HABIA salon hygiene booklet as a source of reference. This is available as a free download on the HABIA websitehttp://www.habia.org/uploads/hygiene_booklet.pdf Data protection Anatomy and physiology relating to the course e.g. the A and P of the skin and the bones and muscles of the face and neck if you are teaching facials. You should include a brief description of each and diagrams or provide a book/web address reference where the student can view them. Alternatively, you can stipulate students hold an A&P qualification prior to attending the course. Contra-indications that restrict treatment and contra-indications that prevent treatment. You must provide a list of possible contraindications and give students a definition of what a contra-indications is. Contra-actions. You must provide a list of possible contra-actions and give students a definition of what a contra-action is. Common Skin Lesions Found On The Face and Body- The student needs to know how to recognise the relevant lesions that are applicable to the treatment being taught e.g. if it is a facial treatment they will need to include milia, comedones etc this list is not exhaustive. They also need to be given descriptions of the various skin types along with information about the various differences in the skin of clients of different ethnicities. Common Skin Infections, Diseases and Non Infectious Disorders Found on the Face and Body- Students need to know how to recognise both infectious and non-infectious skin diseases and disorders of the face and body and nails. They need to be provided with a short description of each and an image or a web address where an image can be viewed. They should be told not to diagnose a condition but to refer their client to their GP for advice without causing alarm. The various conditions will vary depending on the area to be treated, only those relevant to the area being treated need to be included. NHS Choices is a good website. Dr s Referrals- Students need to be given an example referral letter that should be used to contact a client's GP. They need to know under what circumstances the referral letter should be used e.g. if the client has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition and is under the care of a GP or consultant to treat such a condition e.g. a heart condition, conditions of the nervous system, muscular conditions, injuries, after surgery, back or neck problems, skeletal conditions, if the client is taking a course of medication that the therapist may not know if it is safe to offer treatment

to the client e.g. steroids or indeed is undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy as they have been diagnosed with cancer etc. This list is not exhaustive. Therapists Cannot Diagnose- If in doubt the therapist should not diagnose as they are not qualified to do so and they should decline treatment until a letter of consent from a medical practitioner is obtained that gives permission for the treatment to go ahead. The therapist would not be insured if the necessary letter of consent from the GP is not obtained by the client. This should be stored alongside the client record card. Consultation process and an example of the consultation card- Students must know how to complete a thorough client consultation and what must be recorded on the client record card and the importance of keeping good records to comply with insurance requirements. In the event of a claim against them the client record card becomes is a vital piece of evidence. Therapists must know how to store the client record card in accordance with Data Protection law. They must provide an example of a client record card for students to refer to and wholesaler details where they may also purchase record cards from e.g. Ellisons Aftercare advice- Students must be advised to give their clients written aftercare advice and get the client to sign the record card to confirm receipt and that they will adhere to the advice. Each treatment will have different aftercare advice. Licensing requirements if necessary- Massage and Special Treatments Licences. They need to know about licensing laws for skin piercing, electrolysis and massage treatments and how to apply for a licence if required from their local council, if required. Professionalism/Code of Ethics. Students must adhere to the Code of Ethics laid down by The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists. This information is available by email. Please contact me and request this information Nadia.suleman@beautyguild.com Local bye laws that may affect your business, for example, treating minors.- Therapists must be aware that they must obtain informed consent from a client in writing before they offer a treatment. A minor is not able to give this themselves and a parent or guardian must do this on their behalf. A minor must be mature enough to understand the treatment process and outcome and what aftercare is required after the treatment. A minor should not be treated against their will and a therapist must not be feel under duress from a parent or guardian to offer a minor treatment. Some salons make it a salon policy not to offer treatments to minors. It is up to the therapist to decide whether any treatment should go ahead. Indeed the therapist should never feel under pressure to offer treatment to any individual. At the end of the day the duty of care lies with the therapist under Health and Safety Law and so if the therapist has any doubts about the client's safety and wellbeing, then the treatment should not be offered. This information is available by email. Please contact me and request this information Nadia.suleman@beautyguild.com Theory Assessment- All manuals should be submitted with a short multiple choice written test that students are required to complete and pass at the end of the training. Guild membership and insurance- The manual must contain details of Guild membership insurance, our web address and contact telephone numbers. This can be found on our website www.beautyguild.com. Students must be given the school's unique referral code to obtain discount off Guild membership. Details of case studies if students are required to complete these. Guild accreditation also requires a breakdown of practical and theory work and the assessment must include a practical element. Special Note for Waxing Courses If you are submitting a waxing course, please refer to the HABIA code of practice for waxing. Your course manuals should reflect the advice given in the manual. The code of practice for waxing is available on the HABIA website to download free of charge. http://www.habia.org/uploads/waxing_code_of_practice_booklet.pdf Special Note for Nail Courses There is also a code of practice for nail salons that is available to download free of charge on the HABIA website. This is a useful source of information for anyone producing nail courses. http://www.habia.org/uploads/nails_code_of_practice_lres.pdf

One of the many benefits of Guild accreditation is access to the full range of Guild Training International courses. Guild Training International is the gold standard in beauty, holistic and nail courses, and you can be a part of it. GTi offer the courses that are in demand, bringing new business to your school. As an accredited school you will automatically qualify to offer GTi theory courses to your students. These include theory courses such as Anatomy & Physiology, Professional Standards For Therapists plus an extensive range of business and practical courses. GTi courses make training easy to offer without compromising on quality. We do the hard work so that you can concentrate on offering top quality practical training. GTi are here to help you make the most of your business and can boost the number of students coming through your doors with our extensive joint marketing campaigns. GTi courses are written by leading industry experts and contain full examinations at the end of each module. All GTi courses fit the needs of employers and students and offer training centres an easy way to start earning money straight away. For a copy of the GTi brochure, please see the Downloads section of the Beautyguild.com website or contact Nadia on 01332 224 833 or nadia@beautyguild.com.

Frequently Asked Questions Does Guild accreditation mean my students can get insurance? Yes. Once you have your courses accredited by the Guild, your students will be able to apply for Guild membership and insurance cover. What are the benefits of the accreditation process? The purpose of the accreditation process is to allow us to assess the content of each course and check that it meets our insurance requirements. Once accredited, we will be able to offer insurance to those students who have successfully completed their training with you. What qualifications do I need? In order to be accredited, your tutors need to be Guild Members who have been qualified for at least six months in all of the subjects they wish to teach. They will also need to hold a recognised teaching qualification, which can include City and Guilds 7300, City and Guilds 7302, City and Guilds 7303 (PTLLS), City and Guilds 7304 (CTLLS), City and Guilds 7305 (DTLLS) or Certificate in Education. The Award in Education qualification is the first level of a revised teacher/trainer qualification for those wishing to teach adults, which includes the introduction of licensed practitioner status. The course will teach you to plan sessions and develop interesting and valuable lessons. You will be asked to consider the type of learners you may have in your class and how to deal with varying levels in one classroom. Through interaction with your tutor you will produce a lesson plan for teaching a short session. Each trainee will then deliver a complete lesson of between 15 and 30 minutes on a topic of interest to you. How much does it cost? The cost to become a Guild Accredited Training Provider is 495 + VAT ( 594.00). This also allows you to accredit up to 10 courses within 12 months from the date of your initial accreditation. Any additional courses over and above the initial 10 or after the 12 months will cost 45 + VAT each ( 54.00). The annual renewal fee is 295 + VAT ( 354.00). You will also need to be a Guild member. Is there an age limit for students? Please be aware that although you can teach students under the age of 16, we can only offer insurance to students aged 16 and above. It is up to you to check the Health and Safety Law with regard to teaching under 16 year olds. Does accreditation include insurance? Guild accreditation does not include insurance for your training establishment, or you as a tutor or any of your staff or students. However, it is an accreditation criteria that you have public liability insurance cover for your business, and we do also recommend that you take out teaching risk cover for all of your tutors. The Guild can offer individual quotations if required. Please call 0845 2177 383 for more information on what cover you will need. Can I start teaching before I get my teaching qualification? Whilst you may know your subject inside out, the ability to teach this is completely different, which is why we require tutors to hold a teaching qualification. The teaching qualification will also help you to build and structure your course, and so we will not accredit anybody who has not completed and passed their teaching qualification. Do you issue certificates to my students when they pass my course? The Guild does not issue certificates to the students of any training schools. You should issue your own certificates when you are happy the student has successfully passed your course. Once accredited, you may use the Guild logo on your certificates, website and marketing material.

Frequently Asked Questions Do you have any membership forms I can give to my students? Once accredited, we will send out batches of postcards with details about Guild membership and insurance for you to pass to your students. These cards will include a referral code which relates to your school. When a student joins the Guild using this code they will not have to pay the joining fee. Will you accept courses accredited by other companies? When you apply to get your courses accredited by the Guild, it is specifically for our membership and insurance purposes. How long does the accreditation process take? Once we have received your application, the accreditation process should not take more than four weeks or 20 working days. If updates are required then this will mean that it will take longer. Who recognises Guild accredited courses? Guild accredited training courses are recognised by the Guild for membership and insurance purposes. This means that any student who holds a Guild accredited course will be able to obtain the insurance they need from the Guild to work in the industry in the UK and Ireland. Guild Membership is also available throughout the rest of the world, although insurance will need to be arranged locally. Guild accredited training courses are widely recognised throughout the industry in the UK, Ireland and internationally. However, we cannot guarantee that Guild accredited courses will be universally accepted by all organisations and some licensing authorities may require additional qualifications. It is the responsibility of the training school to make students aware of any local licensing restrictions. Does this accredit me for life, or do I have to renew? The accreditation is reviewed every year, and you will have to pay a renewal fee of 295 + VAT ( 354.00) on a yearly basis. Does my school have to be at a fixed address, or can I offer training in the salons of students? The Guild accredits the courses you offer, so as long as the same content and procedures are included. You can offer training at individual salons and venues throughout the UK providing they comply with the necessary health and safety requirements and have adequate training facilities. Can I add more courses at a later date? You can add courses to your accreditation at any time. Your initial accreditation fee allows you to accredit up to 10 courses within12 months from the date of your initial accreditation. Any additional courses over and above the initial 10 will cost 45+ VAT ( 54.00) each. What information do I need to send you? You need to complete the forms in this application pack and return them to us in an electronic format along with your course manuals and copies of your training/teaching/beauty/holistic/nail qualification certificates. We will also need to see photographs of your training premise and proof of insurance. Are there any other benefits of Guild accreditation? Not only will your courses be accepted for insurance purposes by the Guild, they will also be advertised on the Beautyguild.com Training Directory. This will allow you to use the Guild branding on your certificates, website and marketing materials. For every student you refer to the Guild for insurance, you will be given advertising credits which you can use to promote your courses on the Beautyguild.com website and Guild Gazette magazine. Guild accreditation also gives you the opportunity to offer Guild Training International courses alongside your own.

What if I have any further questions? Contact Nadia Suleman on 0845 2177 386 or email nadia@beautyguild.com. Guild Accreditation Terms And Conditions The Guild Of Beauty Therapists works with training centres in the UK and worldwide to provide students with world class training and qualifications. The Guild Of Beauty Therapists are committed to providing support for training centres as required. By applying to become a Guild accredited training school, the individual or organisation agrees to abide by and comply with the following general terms and conditions. The Directors of the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists Ltd reserve the right to withdraw accreditation and remove from the website any training centre that fails to comply with any of the following general terms and conditions. Complaints Procedure The Guild Of Beauty Therapists strive to provide a world class standard of customer service. A formal complaints procedure is in place which is designed to settle any disputes as quickly and as fairly as possible. All complaints will be investigated thoroughly. If a complaint is made about a Guild accredited school, the school will be sent a copy of the complaint and will be obliged to provide a written response within five working days. The Directors of the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists Ltd will make every attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of all parties. Where disputes cannot be settled amicably by both parties, the Directors of the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists Ltd will decide on the appropriate action. The Directors decision is final. Legislation And Insurance Guild accredited training schools are required to operate in accordance with health and safety and all other legislation as required by law in the country in which they operate. Training schools are also required to hold an adequate level of employers, treatment, public and product liability insurance. Training schools will be required to provide proof of public liability to the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists Ltd on an annual basis. Tutors Training for Guild accredited courses can only be delivered by tutors who are qualified in the subject area they are teaching and hold a recognised teaching certificate. Training schools are required to provide details of all tutors who provide training for Guild accredited courses and agree to provide notification of any additions to teaching staff. Training Locations Guild accredited training schools must be able to provide students with adequate professional facilities in order to deliver a satisfactory standard of practical training. The Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists Ltd must be informed of any significant changes to training facilities. Privacy Policy The full Privacy Policy is available on the Beautyguild.com website. Refusal or Cancellation of Accreditation Status Please note that as a training provider you must comply with Health and Safety Law and any local bye laws. All equipment used by students must comply with safety standards. The Guild Of Professional Beauty Therapists Ltd reserve the right to refuse or cancel accreditation at any time if any of the information provided on the application is false and students will not be assured of GPBT Ltd group insurance. Where accreditation is refused or cancelled, the directors decision is final. The following must be adhered to in order for your Guild Accreditation to continue: Please ensure that for all accredited courses that the certificate is signed and issued by the head of the school. This must not be done by employed or self employed staff. Any employed or self employed tutor is not permitted to advertise Guild Accredited courses on their own website. The Guild recognition is for your courses only and is not to be used in conjunction with any unaccredited course or training school.

You must not advertise any courses as being Guild Accredited unless you have had confirmation that we (the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists) have accredited the course. Advertising your courses as Guild Accredited before they have actually been accredited is false advertising. You should avoid the use of generic statements such as All of our courses have been Guild Accredited unless this is true and you have confirmation from us stating that we have accredit the course for you. If you are unsure about any of the above then please do not hesitate to get in touch. If you require any further information, please contact Nadia Suleman on 0845 2177 386 / 01332 224 833 or email nadia@beautyguild.com.