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

Mould and finger wave the hair 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114785  Mould and finger wave the 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 2  NQF Level 02  10 
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
262628  Pincurl and Fingerwave hair  Level 2  NQF Level 02  10   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners acquiring this standard will be learning towards obtaining National Certificate in Hairdressing Support: NQF Level 2 or are working within a hairdressing environment, where acquisition or competence against this standard will add value to learners job, or chances of finding employment.

This standard will allow the learner to advance to learning for a qualification at NQF level 3. This standard will enhance the social status within the hairdressing industry by having more competent people who now have both the practical ability and an enhanced understanding of moulding and fingerwaving the hair.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Describing pincurls and elements of wave patterns.
  • Moulding and scaling hair using a variety of techniques.
  • Pin curling hair using a variety of techniques.
  • Fingering wave hair using moulding techniques.
  • Completing following 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 unit standards in mathematical, computer, numerical and communication studies at NQF Level 1 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Hygienic procedures are to be followed: personal cleanliness, sanitation of tools and work area.
  • Shampooing and conditioning of hair will include treating common scalp disorders (dandruff, oily or greasy scalp) common scalp conditions (split ends, damaged cuticle and beaded hair). 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe pincurls and elements of wave patterns. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Parts of a pincurl are described using examples of pincurls. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Stem, base, curl.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The direction of pincurls is described according to the desired outcome. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Clockwise, anti-clockwise.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Elements of wave pattern are described with examples of wave patterns. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Triangle, rectangle, square.
    Crest, trough, and circle.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Pincurl placements are described in terms of their influence on finished styles. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Long stem, half stem, no stem, stand up.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Mould and scale hair using a variety of techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Prepared hair is able to be manipulated from roots to ends. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Assembled tools match requirements of manipulation techniques. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Tail comb, cutting comb, sectioning clips.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Hair is moulded and scaled in clean and clear directions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Pincurl hair using a variety of techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Prepared hair is able to be pin curled from roots to ends. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Assembled tools match pin curling requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Hair scaling and moulding matches pin curling requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Square, rectangular, triangular bases.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Pin curls are secured using a technique that identifies the direction of the pin curl. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Finger wave hair using moulding techniques. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Prepared hair is able to be finger waved from roots to ends. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Includes breaking hydrogen bonds.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Assembled tools match fingerwaving requirements. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Tail comb, cutting comb, pincurl clips.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Hair is manipulated and formed into a fingerwave movement. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Full head of finger waves is finished according to desired result. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Finger waves and pincurls are completed within acceptable time frame. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    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 
  • Methods and techniques for shampooing, conditioning and rinsing hair.
  • A basic understanding of working practices, techniques, safe and hygienic practices, according to company instruction.
  • A sound understanding of appropriate equipment.
  • A sound understanding of wet hair design.
  • A basic understanding of working practices, techniques, safe and hygienic practices, according to company instruction. 
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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 the correct shampooing and conditioning services on a range of clients and to identify and solve problems such as dealing with contra-indications and / or treatment choices by the client. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community by booking, preparing and completing any of the hair treatment services within a commercial work environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively by booking, preparing and completing any of the manicure services in a professional, organised and cost effective manner. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to perform the most suitable shampooing and conditioning hair service. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively giving appropriate homecare advice to clients, completing client record cards and recommending related services and products. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to complete the shampooing or conditioning services and using products and tools in a safe and professional manner. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 262628, which is "Pincurl and Fingerwave hair", Level 2, 10 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  64652   National Certificate: Hairdressing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-04-08  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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