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

Perform long hairstyle techniques 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114795  Perform long hairstyle techniques 
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 3  NQF Level 03  10 
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
262604  Style long hair  Level 3  NQF Level 03  10   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The person credited with this unit standard will be able to prepare to style long hair, style long hair into an elementary styles and complete follow up actions.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Preparing the workstation in accordance to organisational and hygienic requirements.
  • Preparing to style hair.
  • Styling long hair into an elementary style.
  • Completing long hair style procedure. 
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    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 2 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Hair analysis: porosity, elasticity, texture, density, length, scalp conditions, growth patterns.
  • Hair preparation: shampooing, blow drying, pre setting, straightening.
  • Styling Aids: backcombing, clips, products.
  • Home care advice: product types, hair maintenance.
  • Cleaning and tidying: work areas, shampoo area, styling station. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare the workstation in accordance to organisational and hygienic requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The workstation is prepared for long hair styling. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The client is consulted with, in a professional manner to establish hair style requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The client is gowned, prepared and protected in readiness for a long hairstyle according to salon procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Safety and hygienic practices are adhered to throughout the process. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare to style long hair. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Consultation with client identified and confirms work needed. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An analysis of the hair and scalp is conducted as per organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The hair style to be dressed is selected, in accordance with the client's requirements and compatibility with hair and scalp analysis. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The client is protected against water and or product spillage. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Hair is prepared in accordance with clients' requirements and salon procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Style long hair into an elementary style. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Styling aids are selected and applied to the hair according to organisational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The selected hair style is produced without damaging hair. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Hair is dressed and finished using a technique that achieves the requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Hair is styled and finished within the acceptable timeframe. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Complete long hairstyle procedure. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Satisfaction with hairstyle is confirmed with clients. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Homecare advice is provided that is consistent with hair types and the completed service. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Sanitation of tools and equipment is carried out according to requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Work area is cleaned and tidied according to requirements. 


    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 comprehensive understanding of elementary styles such as braiding - internal, external, fish tail, four braid, French rolls including backcombing.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques used to achieve long hair styles and shapes. 
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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 related to the use of tools and equipment when styling long hair and for the analysis of the hair. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others by cleaning and tidying workstations when styling is completed. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities by preparing oneself and ones tools for the hair styling process and having these at hand when required. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information in order to identify correct tools and equipment to use to style long hair. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 262604, which is "Style long hair", Level 3, 10 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48743   National Certificate: Hairdressing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-04-08  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 


    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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