Occupational Certificate: Temporary Hair Removal Therapist

Purpose

The purpose of this part qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Temporary Hair Removal Therapist.

A Temporary Hair Removal Therapist applies unwanted body and facial hair removal treatment to improve a person's appearance and self-esteem.

A qualified learner will be able to

• Advise and provide an unwanted body and facial hair removal treatment to clients.
• Set up and run a sustainable salon.
• Apply and uphold OHS provisions in the salon.

A qualified learner will demonstrate the following key attributes

• Customer Care.
• Communication.
• Professionalism.
• Reliability.
• Ethical.

Rationale

The demand for Temporary Hair Removal Therapists is consistently on the rise in the beauty and cosmetology industry. It holds industry recognition as it directly aligns with employment opportunities. These skilled professionals offer temporary hair removal services to the clients. In the twenty-first century, the skills offered by Temporary Hair Removal Therapists are in high demand within the beauty and cosmetology sector, reflecting the ever-increasing need for their expertise. There are no similar qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework.

This part qualification offers a structured framework for learners to cultivate essential competencies in temporary hair removal, which are vital in the Beauty and Cosmetology industry. Successful completion of this part qualification not only equips learners with these skills but also opens doors to various job opportunities within the Beauty and Cosmetology industry. Additionally, qualified individuals may choose to establish their businesses, thereby contributing to their communities' economy. Temporary Hair Removal Therapists play a pivotal role in enhancing the self-image of individuals, resulting in a more positive outlook and improved performance in both the job market and society as a whole.

The Beauty and Cosmetology sector stands to gain significantly from the presence of skilled Temporary Hair Removal Therapists capable of meeting the diverse needs of their clientele. Competent Temporary Hair Removal Therapists have the potential to establish a strong local presence, characterised by service excellence. This part qualification places a strong emphasis on nurturing a culture of professionalism and service excellence within the Beauty and Cosmetology industry.

The typical learners are the school leavers, unemployed persons, employed and self-employed persons. This part qualification was developed in consultation with the relevant Professional Body in the Beauty and Cosmetology industry to secure the competency requirements. Typical occupations in which the qualifying learner will operate (if relevant) include Temporary Hair Removal Therapy, Beauty Practice, Manual Skin Care Therapy, Eye Grooming Therapy, Makeup Consultancy, Nail Therapy. There is collaboration with relevant stakeholders such as TVET Colleges, Private Training Providers in the Beauty and Cosmetology Industry and Practising Beauty Therapists. Learners qualifying in this qualification may become Temporary Hair Removal Therapists, become Salon Managers or Entrepreneurs.

Typical professions in which the qualifying learner will operate include Advance Aesthetic Therapist, Beauty Technologist, Nail Technician, Beauty Therapist and Somatologist.

This part qualification is made up of compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skill and Work Experience Modules

Knowledge Modules

• 514201-001-00-KM-01, Cosmetic Chemistry, NQF Level 4, 5 Credits.
• 514201-001-00-KM-02, Professionalism and Business Principles, NQF Level 4, 10 Credits.
• 514201-001-00-KM-03, Setting up a Salon Business Plan, NQF Level 4, 7 Credits.
• 514201-001-00-KM-04, Integumentary System, NQF Level 4, 5 Credits.
• 514201-001-00-KM-05, Human Anatomy, NQF Level 4, 5 Credits.

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 32

Practical Skill Modules

• 514201-001-00-PM-05, Provide Temporary Hair Removal Services, NQF Level 4, 12 Credits.

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 12

Work Experience Modules

• 514201-001-00-WM-03, Processes and Procedures for a Temporary Hair Removal Routine, NQF Level 4, 4 Credits.

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 4

1. Provide a temporary hair removal service in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with occupational standards.
2. Establish and manage a sustainable and compliant establishment in the beauty and cosmetology industry.
3. Apply integumentary system and human anatomy as applicable to the specific area under treatment.
4. Apply cosmetic chemistry as applicable to beauty therapy treatment.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1

ELO 1: Provide a temporary hair removal service in a professional and ethical manner in accordance with occupational standards.

• Prepare and maintain workstations and tools for a temporary hair removal service to meet hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Complete consultation forms for a temporary hair removal service accurately and make recommendations according to the client's specific needs.
• Apply human anatomy, treatment adaptations, and contraindications for a temporary hair removal service.
• Apply temporary hair removal product specifications in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Select products and treatment protocol for a temporary hair removal service to meet the clients' specific needs.
• Uphold health, safety and environmental protection standards for a temporary hair removal service.
• Use communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, listening) appropriately before, during, and after a temporary hair removal service.
• Apply professional and ethical conduct during interaction with client during a temporary hair removal service.

Associated Assessment Criteria (AAC) for ELO 2

ELO 2: Establish and manage a sustainable and compliant establishment in the beauty and cosmetology industry.

• Explain and apply the concept of marketing in the beauty industry.
• Discuss and apply criteria to be considered when looking for suitable premises for a beauty salon.
• Define, explain and apply the management of a salon and the main financial needs and controls.
• Define, discuss and apply professional conduct in the workplace.
• Describe and apply the principles of a business plan for starting and managing a beauty salon.
• Discuss and apply the Occupational Health and Safety legislation in a beauty salon.
• Discuss legal business obligations applicable to a beauty salon.

Associated Assessment Criteria (AAC) for ELO 3

ELO 3: Apply integumentary system and human anatomy as applicable to the specific area under treatment.

• Explain and apply anatomy of the human muscles and bones related to the specific area being treated
• Explain the structure of the skin, nail and hair.
• Discuss the functions of the skin.
• Discuss ageing, dehydration, hyperpigmentation, and sensitivity.
• Identify and discuss diseases and disorders of the skin, nail and hair.

Associated Assessment Criteria (AAC) for ELO 4

ELO 4: Apply cosmetic chemistry as applicable to beauty therapy treatment.

• Explain or define and apply cosmetic chemistry terminology.
• Discuss and apply pH indicators in the context of cosmetic product formulations i.e., acids, bases, salts, and neutralisers.
• Describe and apply cosmetic ingredients.

Integrated Assessment

• Formative Assessments conducted internally.

Formative assessments are conducted throughout the training of learners. A range of formal, non-formal, and informal ongoing assessment activities are used to focus on teaching and learning outcomes to improve learner attainment.

Formative assessments are conducted continuously by the facilitator to feed into further learning, to identify strengths and weakness, and to ensure the learner's ability to apply knowledge, skills and workplace experience gained. Formative Assessments are conducted by the accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP), and a variety of ongoing assessment methods may be used, for example, quizzes, assignments, tests, scenarios, role play, interviews. Continuous feedback must be provided.

• Integrated Summative Assessments conducted Internally

Integrated Assessment involves all the different types of assessment tasks required for a particular qualification, part-qualification or occupational skills programme, such as written assessment of theory and practical demonstration of competence. To achieve this, the Internal Assessment Criteria (IAC) for all modules as found in the QCTO curriculum document must be followed.

An accredited SDP should implement a well-designed, formal, relevant, final internal Summative Assessment strategy for all modules to prepare learners for the EISA. These assessments evaluate learning achievements relating to the achievement of each module of the relevant components of the qualification, part-qualification, or skills programme.

Internal Summative Assessments are developed, moderated and conducted by the SDP at the end of each module or after integration of relevant modules, e.g., applied knowledge tests, workplace tasks, practical demonstrations, simulated tasks/demonstrations, projects, case studies, etc. The results of these final formal summative assessments must be recorded. These results, which include the Statement of Work Experience results, where applicable, contribute to the Statement of Results (SoR) that is a requirement for admission to the EISA. An SoR, using the template provided by the Quality Partner, is issued by the accredited SDP for qualifications and part-qualifications. The SDP must produce a valid Statement of Results for each learner, indicating the final result and the date on which the competence in each module, of each component, was achieved. Learners are required to produce this SoR, together with their ID document or alternative ID document, at the point of the EISA.

• External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) - a national assessment

The Quality Partner is responsible for the management, conduct and implementation of the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA), in accordance with QCTO set standards. Competence in the EISA is a requirement for certificating a learner. For entrance into the EISA, the learner requires a valid Statement of Results issued by the accredited institution indicating:

The attainment of all modules for the Knowledge, Practical and Work Experience modules.