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

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1 Unit Title Ofqual unit reference number (code) Organisation Reference Unit Level Unit Sub Level Unit Credit Value 4 Assist with Facial Skin Care Treatments Y/600/8747 One GLH 40 None Review Date (dd/mm/yyyy) 31/12/2016 Sector Subject Areas Unit Grading Structure Availability Restricted Organisations Assessment Guidance 7.3 Service Enterprises Pass Shared N/A The assessment of this unit needs to meet the requirements within the Habia Beauty and Spa Therapy Assessment Strategy: 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 assisting with facial 3. The Assessor will observe the learners performance on at least 3 occasions. 4. The learner must show that they have: - used all consultation techniques a) questioning b) visual c) manual - identified all skin types a) oily b) dry c) combination - carried out all types of preparation of the client a) covering of the client b) removal of accessories c) protection of hair d) removal of appropriate clothing - used all the types of facial products a) cleanser

2 b) toner c) eye make-up remover d) moisturiser e) mask - given all the types of advice a) suitable aftercare products and their use b) avoidance of activities which may cause contraindications c) recommended time intervals in- between facial treatments d) home care routines 5. 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. 6. This unit requires mandatory written questions in accordance with the Habia Assessment Strategy for Beauty and Spa Therapy. The assessment and quality assurance requirement for this qualification/unit provides evidence towards A and V units. LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Be able to use safe and effective methods of working when assisting with facial 1.1. Set up the work area to meet salon procedures and any given instructions Check that environmental conditions are suitable for the client and treatment Maintain personal standards of hygiene, and appearance that meet accepted industry and organisational requirements Clean all tools and equipment using the correct methods Use accepted industry hygiene and safety practices throughout the treatment Position equipment and materials for ease and safety of use Position themselves and the client to meet the needs of the treatment Dispose of waste materials correctly Complete the treatment within a commercially viable time Leave the work area in a condition suitable for further

3 1.11. Keep client s records up to date, accurate, easy to read and signed by the client and practitioner. 2. Be able to consult, plan and prepare for 2.1. Use effective consultation techniques within the limits of own responsibility Obtain signed, written, informed consent from the client or from a parent or guardian if the client is a minor Identify any contra indications by questioning the client and recording the clients responses Prepare the client to meet the needs of the agreed treatment, and by following any given instructions Remove the clients make-up to meet the needs of the treatment Perform a skin analysis on the client and record the skin type Refer clients with conditions that may affect the treatment to the relevant member of staff, without causing the client undue alarm and concern or mentioning to them a specific medical condition Select suitable products for the client s skin type based on the results of the skin analysis and instructions from the senior therapist. 3. Be able to carry out facial 3.1. Use facial products correctly and following manufacturers and senior therapist instructions Use suitable techniques to deep cleanse the client s skin Apply pre-prepared non-setting mask treatments, and remove after recommended time Leave the skin clean, toned and suitably moisturised Complete the treatment to the client s and senior therapist s satisfaction Give the client suitable aftercare advice.

4 4. Know organisational and legal requirements. 5. Know how to work safely and effectively when assisting with facial 4.1. State own responsibilities under relevant health and safety legislation State why minors should not be given treatments without informed and signed parental or guardian consent State why it is important, when treating minors under 16 years of age, to have a parent or guardian consent State the age at which an individual is classed as a minor and how this differs nationally Identify own responsibilities and reasons for maintaining personal hygiene, protection and appearance according to accepted industry and organisational requirements State how to complete client records and the importance of gaining client signatures State the importance of and reasons for keeping and storing client records State the importance of following a senior therapist s instructions and the consequences of not doing so State the condition in which the work area should be left and why this is important State the salon s service times for completing facial treatments and the importance of completing treatments in a commercially viable time 5.1. Outline the different types of sterilising and disinfecting equipment and chemicals State how to disinfect tools and equipment for facial 5.3. State how to prepare themselves for facial 5.4. Describe how to set up the work area for facial 5.5. State the importance of and reasons for disinfecting hands, and how to do this effectively State the necessary environmental conditions for the treatments and why they are important Describe how to check equipment used for facial 5.8. State why it is important to maintain standards of general hygiene and the principles of avoiding cross-infection.

5 5.9. State how to effectively and safely position equipment and materials for facial State how to prepare and position the client for facials and the possible risks associated with ineffective positioning State how to minimise and dispose of waste from State the condition in which the work area should be left and why this is important. 6. Know how to perform client consultation and treatment planning. 7. Know the structure of the skin in relation to assisting with facial skin care State how to use effective consultation techniques State how to give effective advice and recommendations to clients Describe the importance of questioning clients to establish any contra- indications to facial 6.4. State why it is important to record client responses to questioning State the legal significance of client questioning and the recording of the client s responses State the products, materials and equipment used for treatments and how, when and why to use them Describe how to carry out a skin analysis State the types of conditions and disorders that may restrict treatments, how to recognise them, and why they may restrict 7.1. Describe the basic structure and function of the skin Describe the skin characteristics and skin types of different client groups State how to recognise different skin types State how to recognise basic skin conditions.

6 8. Know basic facial care products, treatments and aftercare State the different cleansing techniques and how to carry them out State the reasons and benefits of cleansing, toning, mask application and moisturising Describe the contra-indications that could occur during facial treatments and what action to take State why it is important to provide a basic home care routine Identify the aftercare products that will benefit the client and those to avoid and why Describe the contra-indications that could occur after facial treatments and what advice to give to clients State the recommended time intervals for facial Equivalences N/A