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

Demonstrate an understanding of retailing in the hairdressing industry 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114808  Demonstrate an understanding of retailing in the hairdressing industry 
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  5 
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
262626  Market retail products and services in the salon environment  Level 3  NQF Level 03  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to demonstrate apply and have an understanding of retailing in the hairdressing industry, so that the learners' ability to work successfully in the industry is enhanced

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Describing how marketing / retailing in the hairdressing industry works.
  • Defining the hairdressing industry.
  • Identifying and describing the role players in the hairdressing industry.
  • Explaining the benefits of successful marketing within the hairdressing industry. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in computer literacy, numeracy, literacy and communications at NQF level 1 or equivalent.
  • Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in the unit standard: Demonstrate an understanding of the personal care sector. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Role players will include product supplier, event organisers, fashion industry and clients
  • Stakeholders will include employers, employee, suppliers and clients 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe how marketing/ retailing in the hairdressing industry is applied. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose of retailing for hairdressers is described within the score of the hairdressing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The main components of retailing for hairdressers are named and described with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The various means of advertising in hairdressing is named and explained giving examples of each. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Methods of selling products to clients are identified and explained with examples of organisational methods. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The relationship between the suppliers and the hairdressers is described using diagrams. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Define the hairdressing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The stakeholders in the hairdressing industry are identified with examples of all stakeholders. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The components of the hairdressing industry are defined using support material. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The hairdressing industry is described in terms of what it is and how it works. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify and describe the role players in the hairdressing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The role of the hairdressing industry is explained using support material. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The responsibilities of the hairdressers within the industry are explained with examples of each responsibility. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The relationship between the hairdresser, supplier and customer/client is described in terms of how each one affects the other. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The consequences of poor relationships between the role players are described with examples of the consequences. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the benefits of successful marketing within the hairdressing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The reasons for retailing within the hairdressing industry are explained in terms of profitability and success. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The various types of retailing opportunities are explained which are used in the hairdressing industry. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The benefits of marketing and retailing are explained with examples of there benefits. 


    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 
  • A sound understanding of their working environment
  • Methods and techniques for building and maintaining business and client relationships
  • Marketing principles and practices 
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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 relating to knowledge of the hairdressing industry 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively when communicating with relevant stakeholders within the hairdressing industry 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems where a full and better understanding of the hairdressing industry leads to more successful marketing operations 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 262626, which is "Market retail products and services in the hairdressing industry", Level 2, 6 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  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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