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

Neutralise perms and apply after care to hair 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114816  Neutralise perms and apply after care to 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  6 
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
262562  Neutralise perms and apply after care to hair  Level 2  NQF Level 02  6   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The person credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the neutralizing process and its effect of the hair shaft; prepare to perm and complete follow up actions

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Demonstrating knowledge of the neutralizing process and its effect on the hair shaft.
  • Preparing to neutralise a perm.
  • Neutralising a perm.
  • Completing follow up actions. 
    		•

    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners assessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence against unit standards in mathematical, computer, numerical and communication studies at NQF Level 1 or equivalent. Demonstrate and understanding of the personal care sector. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Preparation includes: hair and scalp analysis: porosity, elasticity, texture, density, length, scalp condition, growth patterns, hydrogen bonds broken, solution type, client follow up service
  • Homecare advice: product type, hair maintenance
  • Completing actions: client: towel drying, combing, product applied; work area: work area, shampoo area, styling station 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate knowledge of the neutralising process and its effect on the hair shaft. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Neutraliser is described in elementary terms of its effect on the hair shaft 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Neutraliser is identified in elementary terms of its chemical components 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The neutralizing process is identified in terms of common steps and explained in elementary terms of its effect on the hair 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Manufacturers instruction's are followed throughout the neutralising process 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to neutralise a perm. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Preparation includes learner acknowledgement on required service. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Preparation includes protecting client against water and or chemical spillage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Client is seated comfortably at the basin. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Safety procedures are followed throughout the procedure. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Neutralise a perm. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Hair is neutralised in accordance with manufacturers instruction's, and client comfort requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The neutralising process is completed in a time frame compatible with the manufacturer's instructions and hair length. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Complete follow up procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The client is prepared for follow-up service. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    After care procedures is carried out according to manufacturers instruction's. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Clients information is recognised in accordance with organisational procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Tools and equipment are sanitised by following organisational requirements and health and safety regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Work area is cleaned and tidied according to organisational requirements and time frames. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The relevant Educational Training Quality Assurance Body (ETQA) will accredit providers offering learning towards these standards and register assessors. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    A sound understanding of neutralising chemicals and the correct safety procedures when using them. 

    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 preparation of the client's hair for neutralising 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community by completing effective follow up actions when cleaning the work area, shampooing area and blowing area 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively preparing oneself and ones tools for the neutralising process 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to perform the neutralising of the perm 

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

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 262562, which is "Neutralise perms and apply after care to hair", 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
    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: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.