Nail Services
Level 2
Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 12 August 2004to 31 July 2009
Group award number: G7H7 22
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by the Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority. The Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority represent a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within the beauty therapy industry.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
DD56 04
Ensure Your Own Action Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
1Identify the hazards and evaluate the risks in your work place
2Reduce the risks to health and safety in your work place
DD5J 04
Promote Additional Products or Services to Clients
1Identify additional products or services that are available
2Inform clients about additional products or services
3Gain client commitment to using additional products or services
DD54 04
Develop and Maintain your Effectiveness at Work
1Improve your personal performance at work
2Work effectively as part of a team
DH9L 04
Provide Manicure Treatment
1Consult with the client
2Prepare for the treatment
3Plan the treatment
4Improve the appearance of natural nails and cuticles
5Massage the hand and forearm
6Provide nail polishing treatments
7Complete the treatment
DH9P 04
Provide Pedicure Treatment
1Consult with the client
2Prepare for the treatment
3Plan the treatment
4Improve the appearance of natural nails and cuticles
5Massage the foot and lower leg
6Provide nail polishing treatments
7Complete the treatment
DH95 04
Extend and Maintain Nails
1Consult with the client
2Prepare for the treatment
3Plan the treatment
4Repair natural nail to improve condition and appearance
5Apply artificial nail using the wrap system
6Maintain and repair artificial nail structures
7Complete the treatment
DH9N 04
Provide Nail Art Service
1Consult with the client
2Prepare for the service
3Plan the service
4Provide nail art service to clients
5Complete the service
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 1 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:
DD57 04
Fulfill Salon Reception Duties
1Maintain the reception area
2Attend to clients and enquiries
3Make appointments for salon services
4Handle payments from clients
DH96 04
Improve and Maintain Facial Skin Condition
1Consult with the client
2Prepare for the treatment
3Plan the treatment
4Improve and maintain the skin condition
5Complete the treatment
DH9W 04
Remove Hair Using Waxing Techniques
1Consult with the client
2Prepare for the treatment
3Plan the treatment
4Remove unwanted hair
5Complete the treatment
DH9G 04
Provide Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments
1Consult with the client
2Prepare for the treatment
3Plan the treatment
4Shape the eyebrows to meet client requirements
5Tint eyebrows and lashes to meet client requirements
6Perm eyelashes to meet client requirements
7Complete the treatment
DH9K 04
Provide Make-Up Treatment
1Consult with the client
2Prepare for the treatment
3Plan the treatment
4Apply make-up treatment
DH9K 04
Plan and Promote Make-Up Activities
1Prepare and plan for the make-up activity
2Carry out the make-up activity
3Complete the make-up activity
DH9C 04
Pierce Ears
1Consult with the client
2Prepare for ear lobe piercing
3Carry out ear lobe piercing
4Complete the treatment
DH8W 04
Assist with Spa Treatments
1Prepare work areas for water, temperature and spa treatments
2Clean maintain and monitor the spa environment
3Assist with monitoring water, temperature and spa treatments
4Assist with the shutdown of treatment areas
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