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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Conduct a hot towel treatment and shave, cut and trim facial hair 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114793  Conduct a hot towel treatment and shave, cut and trim facial hair 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hairdressing Cosmetology and Beauty 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Personal Care 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-05-15  2009-04-08  SAQA 0160/05 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2010-04-08   2013-04-08  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard is replaced by: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
262608  Perform a hot towel and shaving service  Level 3  NQF Level 03  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The person credit with this unit standard will be able to prepare a workstation and client in readiness for a hot towel treatment. They will also be able to shave and trim facial hair. The learners will also be able to carry out an after care service thereby enhancing the service provision and after care treatment.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Preparing the workstation and client for applicable service to be provided according to organisational and hygienic requirements.
  • Preparing and applying the hot towel treatment.
  • Shaving facial hair.
  • Trimming and cutting facial hair.
  • Completing and finishing off the service provided.
  • Discussing, explaining and applying the use of after care products and services.
  • Completing follow-up actions. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence against the unit standards in mathematical, computer, numerical and communication studies at NQF Level 2 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • After care products will include moisturizers and after shave products and/or sun protective cream/or after shave balm.
  • Clean towels are to used for every treatment.
  • Boiled water must be used for towels.
  • A new blade must be used for every new client.
  • Sterilized equipment is used for every client.
  • Tools cut throat razor, blades, clippers, scissors, and combs.
  • Products: According to organizational preference.
  • Home care advice: Aftercare products, service maintenance. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare the workstation and client for applicable service to be provided. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Prepare the workstation and client for applicable service to be provided according to organisational and hygienic requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The workstation is prepared for the applicable service to be provided. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The client is gowned and protected in readiness for applicable service to be provided. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The facial skin is assessed for contra indications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The appropriate time is determined for the applicable service to be provided. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare and apply the hot towel treatment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The methods and procedures for applying a hot towel treatment is explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A clean towel is used for each new hot towel treatment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The towel is prepared by heating it according to salon procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The hot towel temperature is checked before application. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The hot towel is placed on the client's face in accordance with salon requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Shave facial hair. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    New blades are inserted into cut-throat razor according to organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Clients face is lathered in preparation for the shave. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Clients head is positioned at the appropriate angle for effective shaving. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Clients face is shaved using correct angle and direction. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The shave is checked after completion to ensure all hair is removed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Loose hair is removed from the client. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Trim and cut facial hair. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate trimming and cutting tools are selected and prepared according to the service to be provided. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The most suitable design is selected and communicated to the client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Clients head is positioned at the appropriate angle for effective trimming and cutting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Facial hair is trimmed and cut and design lines are followed according to design requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The facial hair trim and/or cut is checked to finish off the design. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Loose hair is removed with a neck brush and gown is removed according to organisational procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Complete and finish off the service provided. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The appropriate product is applied immediately after the service provided and according to manufacturer's instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The skin is cleansed thoroughly after the serviced provided is completed according to organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Hygiene, safety and sanitisation procedures are followed throughout the process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The appropriate finishing off product is used according to analysis/record card. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Discuss, explain and apply the use of after care products and services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Sales opportunities are identified throughout the applicable service provided. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The correct aftercare products for the service provided are identified and explained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The correct after care product is applied according to manufacturer's instructions and client requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The client is advised of home care treatment and products to maintain the applicable service provided. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    A follow-up appointment is secured and the client record card is completed according to requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
    Complete follow-up actions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Clients' information is recognised in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Tools and equipment are sanitised by following organisational requirements and health and safety regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Work area is cleaned and tidied according to organisational requirements and time frames. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Hot towel treatment principals and techniques.
  • Recognised safety precautions required for shave, trimming of hair and hot towel treatment.
  • Facial skin disorders.
  • Salon procedures and policies for preparing the workstation and client.
  • Types of products available for completing the hot towel treatment and for after care.
  • Recording keeping systems, policies and procedures.
  • Hygiene, safety and sanitation rules and procedures. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to analyzing the client's skin and type of service and product required for the hot towel treatment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with clients in order to provide a professional service to them. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively preparing oneself and ones tools and equipment for the service to be provided. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to perform an analysis of the clients skin. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with the client in order to establish the client's requirements and satisfaction and in providing an effective after care service. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems where the temperature of the towel impacts on the quality of the hot towel treatment and customer satisfaction. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts in providing a hot towel treatment and liaising with clients. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 262608, which is "Perform a hot towel and shaving service", Level 3, 6 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48743   National Certificate: Hairdressing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-04-08  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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