View Unit : Prepare and maintain salon treatment work areas

Unit

Unit Reference Number

R/600/9086

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Prepare and maintain salon treatment work areas

Unit Level

Level 1

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

7.3 Service Enterprises

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

The assessment of this unit needs to meet the requirements within the Habia Beauty and Spa Therapy Assessment Strategies:

1.Simulation is not allowed for any performance evidence within this unit.

2.The learner must practically demonstrate in their everyday work that they have met the standard for preparing and maintaining the beauty therapy work areas.

3.The Assessor will observe the learners performance on at least 3 occasions.

4.The learner must show that they have:

- prepared and maintained work areas for 6 out of the 8 treatments

a) waxing

b) eye treatments

c) make-up

d) facial

e) manicure

f) pedicure

g) nail art

h) nail enhancements

- have prepared all types of environmental conditions:

a) lighting

b) heating

c) ventilation

d) general comfort

4.It is likely most evidence of the learners performance will be gathered from the observations made by the assessor but the learner may be required to produce other evidence to support the performance if the assessor has not been present.

5.This unit requires mandatory written questions in accordance with the Habia Assessment Strategy for Beauty and Spa Therapy.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Be able to prepare the treatment work areas	1.1	use client records to select suitable materials and equipment for the client
		1.2	set up materials, tools and equipment for treatments following the salon procedures and any given instructions
		1.3	clean all tools and equipment using the correct sterilisation and disinfection methods
		1.4	ensure that environmental conditions are suitable for the client and the treatment
		1.5	locate the correct client records for the relevant member of staff prior to treatment
		1.6	check personal standards of hygiene, protection and appearance meet accepted industry and organisational requirements
2	Be able to maintain the treatment work areas	2.1	dispose of waste materials safely and correctly
		2.2	check and clean equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions and salon procedures
		2.3	store records, materials and equipment following salon procedures
		2.4	leave the work area in a clean and hygienic condition suitable for further treatments
3	Know about organisational and legal requirements	3.1	state their responsibilities under relevant health and safety legislation
		3.2	state their responsibilities and reasons for maintaining personal hygiene, protection and appearance according to accepted industry and organisational requirements
		3.3	state the importance and reasons for keeping records of treatments
		3.4	state the importance of the correct storage of client records in relation to the Data Protection Act
		3.5	state why it is important to maintain standards of general hygiene and the principles of avoiding cross-infection
		3.6	state the salon’s procedure for storing materials and equipment
4	Know how to prepare and maintain the treatment work areas	4.1	identify the types of products, materials and equipment required for the treatments
		4.2	describe how to set up materials and equipment for the treatments
		4.3	identify the different types of sterilising equipment and products available
		4.4	state how to sterilise tools and equipment for the treatments
		4.5	state the differences between sterilisation and disinfection
		4.6	identify the different types of chemicals used for disinfection
		4.7	state the necessary environmental conditions for the treatments
		4.8	state how to dispose of waste materials and products from the treatments
		4.9	describe how to check and clean equipment used for treatments
		4.10	state the condition in which the work area should be left and why this is important

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