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VRQ<br />

<strong>Work<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />

<strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

UV20415<br />

T/601/5642<br />

Learner name:<br />

Learner number:

Statement of unit achievement<br />

<strong>VTCT</strong> is the specialist award<strong>in</strong>g body for the Hairdress<strong>in</strong>g, Beauty Therapy,<br />

Complementary Therapy and Sport and Active Leisure sectors, with over 45<br />

years of experience.<br />

<strong>VTCT</strong> is an award<strong>in</strong>g body regulated by national organisations <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Ofqual, SQA, DCELLS and CCEA.<br />

<strong>VTCT</strong> is a registered charity <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> education and skills but also giv<strong>in</strong>g to<br />

good causes <strong>in</strong> the area of facial disfigurement.<br />

By sign<strong>in</strong>g this statement of unit achievement you are confirm<strong>in</strong>g that all learn<strong>in</strong>g outcomes, assessment<br />

criteria and range statements have been achieved under specified conditions and that the evidence<br />

gathered is authentic.<br />

This statement of unit achievement table must be completed prior to claim<strong>in</strong>g certification.<br />

Unit code Date achieved Learner signature<br />

Assessor track<strong>in</strong>g table<br />

Assessor name Assessor signature<br />

Assessor<br />

<strong>in</strong>itials<br />

Assessors<br />

IV signature<br />

(if sampled)<br />

All assessors us<strong>in</strong>g this Record of Assessment book must complete this table. This is required for<br />

verification purposes.<br />

Assessor number<br />

<strong>Work<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong><br />

This unit will provide you with an understand<strong>in</strong>g of the<br />

requirements for work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries.<br />

Level<br />

Credit value<br />

GLH<br />

2<br />

4<br />

31<br />

Observation(s)<br />

0<br />

External paper(s)<br />

Learn<strong>in</strong>g outcomes Evidence requirements<br />

On completion of this unit you will:<br />

1. Know the key characteristics of <strong>beauty</strong><br />

<strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

2. Know the work<strong>in</strong>g practices associated with<br />

<strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

1. Knowledge outcomes<br />

There must be evidence that you possess<br />

all the knowledge and understand<strong>in</strong>g<br />

listed <strong>in</strong> the ‘Knowledge’ section of this<br />

unit. This evidence may <strong>in</strong>clude projects,<br />

assignments, case studies, reflective<br />

accounts, oral/written question<strong>in</strong>g and/or<br />

other forms of evidence.<br />

2. Tutor/Assessor guidance<br />

You will be guided by your tutor/assessor<br />

on how to achieve learn<strong>in</strong>g outcomes <strong>in</strong> this<br />

unit. All outcomes must be achieved.<br />

3. External paper<br />

There is no external paper requirement for<br />

this unit.<br />

Develop<strong>in</strong>g knowledge<br />

Achiev<strong>in</strong>g knowledge outcomes<br />

You will be guided by your tutor and assessor<br />

on the evidence that needs to be produced.<br />

Your knowledge and understand<strong>in</strong>g will be<br />

assessed us<strong>in</strong>g the assessment methods listed<br />

below:<br />

• Observed work<br />

• Witness statements<br />

• Audio-visual media<br />

• Evidence of prior learn<strong>in</strong>g or atta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />

• Written questions<br />

• Oral questions<br />

• Assignments<br />

• Case studies<br />

Where possible your assessor will <strong>in</strong>tegrate<br />

knowledge outcomes <strong>in</strong>to practical observations<br />

through oral question<strong>in</strong>g.

Knowledge<br />

Outcome 1<br />

Know the key characteristics of <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

You can:<br />

a. Access sources of <strong>in</strong>formation on organisations, services,<br />

occupational roles, education and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g opportunities with<strong>in</strong><br />

b. State the types of organisations with<strong>in</strong> the <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

c. State the ma<strong>in</strong> services offered by <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

d. Describe occupational roles with<strong>in</strong> <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

e. State the employment characteristics of work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong><br />

f. Describe the education and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g opportunities with<strong>in</strong> <strong>beauty</strong><br />

g. Describe the opportunities to transfer to other sectors or <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

h. State the ma<strong>in</strong> legislation affect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

i. Describe the basic pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of f<strong>in</strong>ance and sell<strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> <strong>beauty</strong><br />

j. Describe the ma<strong>in</strong> forms of market<strong>in</strong>g and publicity used <strong>in</strong> <strong>beauty</strong><br />

*Assessor <strong>in</strong>itials to be <strong>in</strong>serted if orally questioned.<br />

Requirements highlighted <strong>in</strong> white are assessed <strong>in</strong> the external paper.<br />

Portfolio reference /<br />

Assessor <strong>in</strong>itials*<br />

6<br />

© Habia<br />

Outcome 2<br />

Know the work<strong>in</strong>g practices associated with <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong><br />

a. Describe good work<strong>in</strong>g practices <strong>in</strong> <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

b. State the importance of personal presentation <strong>in</strong> reflect<strong>in</strong>g<br />

professional image when work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

c. Describe opportunities for develop<strong>in</strong>g and promot<strong>in</strong>g your own<br />

professional image with<strong>in</strong> <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

d. State the basic employment rights and employer responsibilities<br />

for work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

e. Describe the importance of cont<strong>in</strong>ual professional development for<br />

those work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

Assessor <strong>in</strong>itials*

Unit content<br />

This section provides guidance on the recommended knowledge and skills required to enable you<br />

to achieve each of the learn<strong>in</strong>g outcomes <strong>in</strong> this unit. Your tutor/assessor will ensure you have the<br />

opportunity to cover all of the unit content.<br />

Outcome 1: Know the key characteristics of <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />

Job roles: Manager, receptionist,<br />

salon owner, senior staff, junior staff,<br />

expectations of each member of staff and<br />

their job roles.<br />

Career opportunities: Management,<br />

receptionist, salon owner, senior staff,<br />

junior staff, mobile service, sales<br />

representatives, cruise ships, spas, hotels,<br />

<strong>in</strong>-flight therapist, product tra<strong>in</strong>ers, product<br />

development, fashion <strong>in</strong>dustry, media<br />

<strong>in</strong>dustry, employed, self employed, rental<br />

space.<br />

Sources of <strong>in</strong>formation and tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />

opportunities: Internet, sales<br />

representatives, appraisal, personal<br />

development, professional magaz<strong>in</strong>es,<br />

recruitment agencies, trade exhibitions,<br />

professional associations, <strong>related</strong> courses,<br />

higher level qualifications.<br />

Market<strong>in</strong>g and publicity: Flyers,<br />

magaz<strong>in</strong>es, posters, open events,<br />

promotions, special offers, letters, adverts,<br />

radio, displays, competition, newsletters,<br />

website, advantages and disadvantages of<br />

each.<br />

F<strong>in</strong>ance and sell<strong>in</strong>g: F<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g a<br />

bus<strong>in</strong>ess, bus<strong>in</strong>ess loans, bus<strong>in</strong>ess plans,<br />

cash flow forecasts, <strong>in</strong>terest rates, profit,<br />

loss, salon pric<strong>in</strong>g structures and how they<br />

are devised, wages, sell<strong>in</strong>g treatments,<br />

products, why people buy, sell<strong>in</strong>g factors,<br />

targets.<br />

Management of health and safety at<br />

work:<br />

Report<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>in</strong>juries, diseases and<br />

dangerous occurrences – accident book,<br />

report<strong>in</strong>g diseases, local bye-laws, code of<br />

conduct, risk assessment.<br />

Control of substances hazardous to<br />

health – replace lids, ensure ventilation<br />

for vapour and dust, avoid over exposure<br />

to chemicals, use chemicals correctly,<br />

follow storage handl<strong>in</strong>g use and disposal,<br />

correctly dispose of contam<strong>in</strong>ated waste/<br />

products (<strong>in</strong> a closed top b<strong>in</strong>), check end<br />

date on packag<strong>in</strong>g, store away from heat,<br />

damp and direct sunlight, follow relevant<br />

manufacturer’s <strong>in</strong>structions, no smok<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

eat<strong>in</strong>g or dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Health and safety legislation: Data<br />

protection, electricity at work, employers’<br />

liability (compulsory <strong>in</strong>surance), fire<br />

precautions, first aid at work, health<br />

and safety at work, local government<br />

miscellaneous provisions, occupiers’<br />

liability, local bye-laws.<br />

Regulations: Control of substances<br />

hazardous to health regulations,<br />

management of health and safety at work<br />

regulations, manual handl<strong>in</strong>g, personal<br />

protective equipment, report<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>in</strong>juries,<br />

diseases and dangerous occurrences<br />

regulations, workplace (health and welfare)<br />

regulations.<br />

Examples of the ma<strong>in</strong> services offered<br />

<strong>in</strong> <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries: Hair<br />

cutt<strong>in</strong>g, hair styl<strong>in</strong>g, hair colour<strong>in</strong>g, wig<br />

services, barber<strong>in</strong>g, wax<strong>in</strong>g, eyelash and<br />

eyebrow treatments, facial sk<strong>in</strong> care,<br />

manicure, pedicure, make-up, face and<br />

body electrotherapy, IPL and laser, tann<strong>in</strong>g<br />

treatments, body wraps, massage, nail<br />

enhancments, ear pierc<strong>in</strong>g, thread<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

8<br />

Outcome 2: Know the work<strong>in</strong>g practices associated with <strong>beauty</strong> <strong>related</strong><br />

work: Clean up spillages, report slippery<br />

surfaces, remove/report obstacles,<br />

ensure good all round access to trolleys<br />

and equipment, sterilise/dis<strong>in</strong>fect tools,<br />

equipment and work surfaces, wear<br />

personal protective equipment.<br />

Electricity at work – check<strong>in</strong>g/visual<br />

check of equipment, no trail<strong>in</strong>g wires,<br />

portable appliance test<strong>in</strong>g (PAT).<br />

Manual handl<strong>in</strong>g – mov<strong>in</strong>g stock, lift<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

work<strong>in</strong>g heights, unpack<strong>in</strong>g, posture,<br />

deportment, balance weight, preserve<br />

back, prevent slouch<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Towels – clean for every client, place dirty<br />

towels <strong>in</strong> covered b<strong>in</strong>.<br />

Liability <strong>in</strong>surance – employers, public,<br />

professional <strong>in</strong>demnity.<br />

Hazards and risks: A hazard is someth<strong>in</strong>g<br />

that has the potential to cause harm. A risk<br />

is the likelihood of a hazard happen<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Employer responsibility: Current and<br />

valid liability <strong>in</strong>surance, display health and<br />

safety rules (cover<strong>in</strong>g staff, employees,<br />

clients and fire evacuation), provide<br />

regular tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, accurate record keep<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

monitor<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Hazards: Someth<strong>in</strong>g with potential<br />

to cause harm, requir<strong>in</strong>g immediate<br />

legislation, level of responsibility, report,<br />

nom<strong>in</strong>ated personnel, duty to recognize/<br />

deal with hazards.<br />

Equipment – only used for <strong>in</strong>tended<br />

purpose, safe usage, handl<strong>in</strong>g, storage,<br />

clean<strong>in</strong>g, lift<strong>in</strong>g, visual checks, worn, faulty,<br />

repairs, ma<strong>in</strong>tenance, portable appliance<br />

test<strong>in</strong>g, correct disposal of contam<strong>in</strong>ated<br />

waste, records.<br />

Security (cash): Staff tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, po<strong>in</strong>t of<br />

sale, regular bank<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong> transit.<br />

Security (people): Staff, clients, visitors,<br />

children, personal belong<strong>in</strong>gs, systems<br />

(security, emergency evacuation, storage,<br />

client records, bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>in</strong>formation).<br />

Risk: Likelihood of a hazard happen<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

risk assessment, determ<strong>in</strong>e the level of<br />

risk, preventative measures, reduce a<br />

potentially harmful situation, judgement of<br />

salon hazards, who/what is at risk, level of<br />

risk, <strong>in</strong>terpret results, conclusions, record<br />

f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs, regular reviews.<br />

Reasons for risk assessment: Staff,<br />

visitors, client health and safety, safe<br />

environment, m<strong>in</strong>imise hazards and risks,<br />

requirement of legislation.<br />

Hygiene:<br />

General – sterilise and sanitise tools,<br />

dis<strong>in</strong>fect work surfaces, cover cuts and<br />

abrasions, sanitise therapist’s hands before<br />

and after treatments, sanitise with sprays<br />

and gels, clean towels between clients,<br />

place dirty towels <strong>in</strong> covered b<strong>in</strong>, use<br />

disposable towels, dispense products with<br />

a spatula, pump or spray, use disposables<br />

wherever possible, no smok<strong>in</strong>g, personal<br />

hygiene, replace loose lids, uncapped<br />

bottles and pots.<br />

Sterilisation – autoclave, glass bead,<br />

chemical, UV cab<strong>in</strong>et for storage only.<br />

Dis<strong>in</strong>fection – heat or chemical methods,<br />

bactericides, fungicides, viricides, UV<br />

cab<strong>in</strong>et for storage only.<br />

Disposal of waste: S<strong>in</strong>gle use items,<br />

pedal b<strong>in</strong> with a l<strong>in</strong>er, spillages and unused<br />

chemicals, contam<strong>in</strong>ated waste, hazardous<br />

waste, environmental protection.

<strong>in</strong>dustries (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />

Therapist posture and deportment:<br />

Correct posture when sitt<strong>in</strong>g, lift<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

carry<strong>in</strong>g, work<strong>in</strong>g methods to avoid<br />

Repetitive Stra<strong>in</strong> Injury (RSI), hand<br />

exercises, stand<strong>in</strong>g posture, even weight<br />

distribution, client comfort, ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><br />

modesty, client correctly positioned to get<br />

maximum benefit from treatment, ensure<br />

technician position<strong>in</strong>g delivers appropriate<br />

techniques, appropriate space between<br />

client and technician, prevent <strong>in</strong>jury,<br />

optimum results, allow for visual checks.<br />

Work area: Clean and hygienic, height<br />

adjustable chair, correct posture, correct<br />

couch height, light<strong>in</strong>g, ventilation, noise,<br />

music, temperature, ambience, no trail<strong>in</strong>g<br />

wires, no obstructions, tools and equipment<br />

<strong>in</strong> a safe work<strong>in</strong>g position for therapist.<br />

Communication:<br />

Verbal – speak<strong>in</strong>g manner and tone,<br />

professional, supportive, respectful,<br />

sensitive to client, open question<strong>in</strong>g <strong>related</strong><br />

to treatment.<br />

Non-verbal – eye contact, body language,<br />

listen<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

Record keep<strong>in</strong>g: Accurate appo<strong>in</strong>tment<br />

systems, stationery, loyalty, rewards,<br />

acknowledgement of occasions,<br />

consultation record keep<strong>in</strong>g,<br />

contra-<strong>in</strong>dications, signatures, refer to<br />

exist<strong>in</strong>g records, <strong>in</strong>formation clear, accurate<br />

and <strong>in</strong> logical order (name, address,<br />

contact numbers, age range, reason for<br />

treatment, occupation, sport/hobbies,<br />

medical history, allergies/hypersensitivity,<br />

contact lenses, contra-actions,<br />

contra-<strong>in</strong>dications, sk<strong>in</strong> sensitivity<br />

tests, adaptations and modifications,<br />

recommendations, requirements, treatment<br />

plan), update record at the end of the<br />

end of the treatment, update at each visit,<br />

ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed electronically, paper records.<br />

Professional appearance: Clean<br />

professional uniform, closed <strong>in</strong> footwear,<br />

no jewellery, no pierc<strong>in</strong>gs, hair (neatly tied<br />

back, fr<strong>in</strong>ge secured), light day make-up,<br />

personal hygiene and cleanl<strong>in</strong>ess (shower/<br />

bath, cover cuts and abrasions, deodorant<br />

or antiperspirant), oral hygiene (clean<br />

teeth, fresh breath), nails (good condition<br />

and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed).<br />

Professional ethical conduct: Polite,<br />

cheerful and friendly manner (friendly facial<br />

expressions, positive attitude, eye contact,<br />

open body language), client relations,<br />

confidentiality, respect for colleagues and<br />

competitors, avoid gossip, take pride <strong>in</strong><br />

work, punctuality, employer and client<br />

loyalty.<br />

Cont<strong>in</strong>uous Professional Development<br />

(CPD): Importance of CPD, benefits<br />

to personal development, employment<br />

opportunities, <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />

performance, professional association and<br />

<strong>in</strong>surance requirements.<br />

Opportunities for develop<strong>in</strong>g and<br />

promot<strong>in</strong>g own professional image:<br />

Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, communication skills, productivity,<br />

<strong>in</strong>centives, promotions, personal targets,<br />

feedback, competitions, trade journals,<br />

cont<strong>in</strong>uous professional development,<br />

charity events.<br />

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