Beauty Therapy (Massage)
Level 3
Awarded by Vocational Training Charitable Trust
Accredited from 7 October 2004to 31 July 2009
Group award number: G7KX 23
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:
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
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
Contribute to the Financial Effectiveness of the Business
1Contribute to the effective use and monitoring of resources
2Meet productivity and development targets
Provide Head and Body Massage Treatments
1Consult with the client
2Plan the treatment
3Prepare for the treatment
4Massage client head and body using suitable massage techniques
5Perform mechanical massage treatments
6Complete the treatments
Provide Indian Head Massage Treatment
1Consult with the client to establish needs and expectations
2Plan the treatment
3Prepare the treatment area for Indian Head Massage
4Carry out procedure for Indian Head Massage
5Provide aftercare advice
Provide Massage Using Pre-Blended Aromatherapy Oils
1Consult with the client
2Plan the treatment
3Prepare for the treatment
4Massage client head and body using suitable massage techniques
5Complete the treatment
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 1 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:
Epilate the Hair Follicle Using Diathermy, Galvanic and Blend Techniques
1Consult with the client
2Plan the treatment
3Prepare for the treatment
4Treat hair follicles using diathermy, galvanic and blend epilation techniques
5Complete the treatment
Improve Body Condition Using Electro-Therapy
1Prepare for the body treatment
2Consult and plan the treatment with the client
3Perform electro-therapy treatments
4Complete the treatment
Improve Face and Skin Condition Using Electro-Therapy
1Prepare for the facial treatment
2Consult and plan the treatment with the client
3Perform electro-therapy treatments
4Complete the treatment
Enhance the Appearance of Natural Nails Using Artificial Nail Systems
1Consult with the client
2Plan the treatment
3Prepare for the treatment
4Apply artificial nail using acrylic liquid and powder systems
5Apply artificial nail using UV gel system
6Apply artificial nail using the wrap system
7Complete the treatment
Maintain, Repair and Enhance Artificial Nail Structures
1Consult with the client
2Plan the treatment
3Prepare for the treatment
4Maintain and repair artificial nail structures
5Cosmetically enhance damaged nails
6Remove artificial nail structures
7Complete the treatment
Plan, Design and Provide Nail Art Services to Clients
1Consult with the client
2Plan and design the service
3Prepare for the service
4Provide nail art services to clients
5Complete the service
Design and Create Images Incorporating Nail Art Techniques
1Plan and design a range of images
2Create a range of images
3Evaluate your results against the design plan objectives
Enhance Appearance Using Cosmetic Camouflage
1Consult with the clients
2Plan the camouflage application
3Prepare for the camouflage application
4Instruct and advise the client in camouflage application
Design and Create Images for Fashion and Photographic Make-Up
1Plan and design a range of images
2Produce a range of creative images
3Evaluate your results against the design plan objectives
Set-Up, Monitor and Shut down Water, Temperature and Spa Facilities
1Prepare, clean and maintain the spa environment
2Consult with, and prepare, the client for treatment
3Monitor water, temperature and spa treatments and environment
4Provide aftercare advice
5Complete shut down of treatment areas and spa environment
Provide Specialist Spa Treatments
1Consult with and prepare the client for treatment
2Provide body wrapping treatments
3Provide dry flotation treatments
4Provide hydrotherapy treatments
5Monitor water, temperature and spa treatments and environment
6Provide aftercare advice
Provide UV Tanning Treatments
1Consult with the client
2Plan the treatment
3Prepare for the treatments
4Monitor UV tanning treatments
5Complete the treatments
Provide Self Tanning Treatments
1Consult with the client
2Plan the treatment
3Prepare for the treatment
4Apply self tan products
5Complete the treatment
Prepare to Change the Performer’s Appearance
1Prepare to change the performer’s appearance
Assist with the Continuity of the Performer’s Appearance
1Assist with the continuity of the performer’s appearance
Apply Make-Up to Change the Performer’s Appearance
1Apply make-up to change the performer’s appearance
Apply Special Effects
1Apply special effects
Improve the Appearance of the Skin Using Micro-Dermabrasion
1Consult with the client and prepare a treatment plan
2Prepare for the treatment
3Carry out micro-dermabrasion treatments
4Complete the treatment
Check How Successful your Business Idea will be
1Explain your business idea
2Make sure there is a market for your business
3Decide if your business will be a success
Check what Law and Other Regulations will Affect your Business
1Make sure your business will be set up legally
2Make sure your business will trade legally
3Meet the current regulations for health and safety
There may be publications available to support this SVQ. For more information, please contact.
The Vocational Training Charitable Trust
46a Aldwick Road
BOGNOR REGIS
West Sussex
PO21 2PN
Tel: 01243 842064
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