View Unit : Business practice for complementary therapies

Unit

Unit Reference Number

H/501/9255

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Business practice for complementary therapies

Unit Level

Level 3

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

1.3 Health and Social Care

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the key business criteria required for complementary therapy	1.1	Explain the legal requirements of running a business
		1.2	Explain how marketing and public relations are used in successful businesses
		1.3	Describe the employment opportunities within complementary therapies industries
		1.4	Evaluate communication techniques and describe how to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
		1.5	Explain how to promote complementary therapies practices and produce promotional material
2	Be able to research a business concept	2.1	Compare and contrast different business types
		2.2	Design and research a potential business opportunity using a range of sources
		2.3	Research potential premises, staff, products and resource requirements
3	Be able to plan, prepare and maintain a business plan	3.1	Plan and prepate an appropriate business plan for a potential business
		3.2	Review premises, staff and resource requirements to maintain a business plan, including professional services that may be required
		3.3	Calculate costs of treatments, products and services offered
		3.4	Estimate start up and running costs

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