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

Proficiency in hairdressing services 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7379  Proficiency in hairdressing services 
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 4  NQF Level 04  25 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2001-06-13  2004-06-13  SAQA 0936/01 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2005-06-13   2008-06-13  

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 does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners credited with this unit standard will be capable of extending, integrating, costing and performing sequences of hairdressing skills in a realistic salon situation to create a complete change of style within a commercially viable time. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Literacy, communication and language skills equal to a NQF Level 1 Certificate.
The following Unit Standards: 2. Communication for Afro Hairdressers
  • `Sanitation and Sterilisation`
  • `Receiving and consulting with clients`
  • `Shampooing of Afro hair`
  • `Conditioning of Afro Hair`
  • `Wet hair design for Afro Hair`
  • `Salon support services`
  • `Hair and scalp disorders and diseases`
  • `Dry hair design for Afro Hair`
  • `Cutting and shaping of Afro hair`
  • `Retailing`
  • `Hair colouring and lightening for Afro hair`
  • `Perming of Afro Hair`
  • `Hair Relaxing for Afro Hair` 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Apply and demonstrate integrated shampooing, conditioning, cutting, permanent colouring and tonging. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Apply and demonstrate integrated shampooing, conditioning, cutting, permanent colouring and tonging to produce a complete change of style in a commercially viable time. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The cost of the service is planned and a price list produced. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Salon overheads, materials, labour.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. A commercially viable time is established for the service. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Industry standards, length of hair, colouring technique.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The workstation is prepared for the services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The client is received, seated and consulted with in a professional manner. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Hair and scalp analysis, record card.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Client requirements are considered and professional advice given. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Examples of hairstyles and colour.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The cost of the services is discussed with the client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Shampooing, conditioning, cutting, colouring and tonging skills are integrated and used to produce an effective fashion style on a range of clients in a commercially viable time. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    7 different models, 3 different permanent colouring techniques, 3 different lightening techniques. 2 semi-permanent colouring techniques and different cutting styles over the 7 models.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Salon procedures are adhered to at all times. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. Materials are economically used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    10. An awareness of marketing is demonstrated throughout the service. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Recommending, home care products and additional salon services.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    11. Safe and hygienic work practises are demonstrated throughout the services. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Self, client, workstation and salon.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Apply integrated shampooing, cutting, perming and setting. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Apply integrated shampooing, cutting, perming and setting to produce a complete change of style in a commercially viable time. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The cost of the service is planned and a price list produced. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Salon overheads, materials, labour.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. A commercially viable time is established for the service. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Industry standards, length of hair.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The workstation is prepared for the services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The client is received, seated and consulted with in a professional manner. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Hair and scalp analysis, record card.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Client requirements are considered and professional advice given. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Examples of hair styles.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The cost of the services is discussed with the client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Shampooing, cutting, perming and setting skills are integrated and used to produce an effective fashion style on a range of clients in a commercially viable time. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    7 different models, 3 different winding techniques and different cutting styles over the 7 models.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Salon procedures are adhered to at all times. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. Materials are economically used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    10. An awareness of marketing is demonstrated throughout the service. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Recommending home care products and additional salon services.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    11. Safe and hygienic work practises are demonstrated throughout the services. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Self, client, workstation and salon.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Describe and demonstrate integrated shampooing, conditioning, cutting, relaxing and fingerwaving. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Describe and demonstrate integrated shampooing, conditioning, cutting, relaxing and fingerwaving to produce a complete change of style in a commercially viable time. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The cost of the service is planned and a price list produced. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Salon overheads, materials, labour.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. A commercially viable time is established for the service. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Industry standards, length of hair, colouring technique.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The workstation is prepared for the services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The client is received, seated and consulted with in a professional manner. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Hair and scalp analysis, record card.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Client requirements are considered and professional advice given. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Examples of hair styles.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The cost of the services is discussed with the client. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Shampooing, conditioning, cutting, relaxing and fingerwaving skills are integrated and used to produce an effective fashion style on a range of clients in a commercially viable time. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    7 different models, 3 relaxers including virgin and re-growth, 3 S-curls, 2 blow-outs and different cutting and fingerwaving styles over the 7 models.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Salon procedures are adhered to at all times. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. Materials are economically used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    10. An awareness of marketing is demonstrated throughout the service. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Recommending, home care products and additional salon services.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    11. Safe and hygienic work practises are demonstrated throughout the services. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Self, client, workstation and salon.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Plan and execute three daily salon sessions. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Plan and execute three daily salon sessions integrating shampooing, conditioning, cutting, perming, relaxing, colouring, tonging, setting, costing and record keeping to produce effective styles on a range of clients in a commercially viable time. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. A working day in the hairdressing salon is planned. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Combination and integration of hairdressing services on 7 different clients including a relaxer, a permanent colour, a permanent wave, finger waves, 2 cuts, tonging, setting, shampooing and conditioning.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Appointments are booked. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Client record cards, tools, materials and workstation are prepared. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Clients are consulted with and prepared in a professional manner. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Services are performed in the correct sequence according to appointment book. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Services on different clients are integrated without causing delays. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Effective end results on a range of clients are performed within the specified time. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 
    8. Salon procedures are adhered to at all times. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 9 
    9. Materials are economically used. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 10 
    10. An awareness of marketing is demonstrated throughout the service. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Recommending, home care products and additional salon services.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 11 
    11. Safe and hygienic work practises are demonstrated throughout the services. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Self, client, workstation and salon.
     


    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Hairdressing skills;
    Realistic costing of services;
    Self and time management;
    Awareness of cost effective working;
    Integrating, combining and planning hairdressing skills;
    Awareness of marketing salon services and hairdressing products;
    Planning a price list. 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

    To plan a financially successful working day by combining and integrating hairdressing services on a range of clients the learner must be able to identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and community.

    The ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues during a working day in the salon demands that the learner work as part of a team and group to promote hairdressing services. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.

    In order to successfully integrate and combine hairdressing services to clients, a learner must be able to organise and manage him/herself as well as the activities around hairdressing services, responsibly and effectively. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    To analyse the hair, collect information from the client, select the most suitable hair products to offer effective services and to recommend home care products, demands from the learner the ability to collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentation.

    In order to establish the client`s needs, select the best hairdressing products and services for the client, recommend home care products, cost the sales and record the relevant information demands from the learner the ability to communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

    To select and recommend the best hair products and services to the client demand from the learner knowledge of the chemistry of products, their effect on the scalp and hair, the safety precautions to be observed with regards to allergies and contra-indications to the application of products and chemical services. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard will be continuously assessed by means of formative assessment.

    Formative assessment tools:

    Observation in the work place
    Checklists
    Appointment book
    Logbook
    Analysis cards
    Assignment

    Summative assessment tool:

    Written test
    The written test will consist of a question paper supplied by the HCSIETB.

    Integrated modular assessment

    This unit standard will be assessed together with the following Unit standards:
    `Induction to hairdressing training`, `Salon support services` and `Retailing` as part of the Integrated Modular Assessment for Proficiency in all salon services.
    Demonstration
    Two accredited assessors from the industry will assess the practical demonstration. A Moderator may be present to moderate the practical assessments.

    Professional manner is assessed according to aspects such as ethical standards, personal and interpersonal skills, body language, tone of voice, posture and personal appearance.

    Safety precautions that must be demonstrated for assessment includes:
  • Protection of client`s clothes and face;
  • Testing of water temperature to ensure client comfort;
  • Control of water pressure;
  • Protection of client`s head against banging or scratching;
  • Using clean towels and tools;
  • Sharp instruments are handled with care;
  • Manufacturer`s instructions are followed;
  • Barrier products are applied around hairline;
  • Hands are protected by wearing gloves;
  • Lids on chemicals are replaced immediately after use;
  • Jewellery are removed before application of chemicals;
  • Chemicals are not mixed in metal containers;
  • Maximum processing time is not exceeded. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  20152   National Certificate: Ladies Hairdressing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-06-13  SERVICES 


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