Overview
Assessment Guidance
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Unit Learning Outcomes
1
Know the career opportunities and working patterns within the hair and beauty sector.
Assessment Criteria
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1.1
Identify occupational roles in the hair and beauty sector.
1.1: Occupational roles, for example:
- hair roles
- beauty roles
- spa roles
- supporting roles
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1.2
Outline the working patterns in the hair and beauty sector.
1.2: Working patterns, for example:
- full-time work
- part-time work
- shift work
- freelance work
- seasonal work
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1.3
Identify the main career opportunities available in the hair and beauty sector and related industries.
1.3: Main career opportunities, for example:
- salon-based careers
- freelance careers
- retail careers
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1.4
Give examples of sources of information on training and career opportunities in the sector.
1.4: Sources of information on training and career opportunities, for example:
- online resources
- educational institutions
- industry events
- professional associations
- local salons
2
Know the main hairdressing services and beauty treatments.
Assessment Criteria
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2.1
Identify different types of salons and the types of clients they attract.
2.1: Types of salons and the types of clients, for example:
- high-street salons
- luxury or boutique salons
- mobile or freelance services
- specialist salons
- spa salons
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2.2
Outline the main hairdressing services offered by salons.
2.2: Main hairdressing services, for example:
- cutting and styling
- colouring services
- hair treatments
- hair extensions
- men’s services
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2.3
Outline the main beauty treatments offered by salons.
2.3: Main beauty treatments, for example:
- skincare treatments
- nail services
- makeup services
- hair removal
- massage and relaxation
- lash and brow treatments