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

Prepare for and conduct eyebrow grooming 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114830  Prepare for and conduct eyebrow grooming 
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  1 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2010-05-15  2011-02-16  SAQA 0480/09 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2012-02-16   2015-02-16  

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
377488  Perform a facial and back cleanse service  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to prepare their workstation for an eyebrow grooming, prepare their client and perform the eyebrow grooming.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Preparing the workstation for eyebrow grooming services in accordance with organisational and hygienic requirements
  • Preparing the client for eyebrow grooming
  • Performing and concluding eyebrow grooming according to organisational and hygienic requirements 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence against unit standards in mathematical and communication studies at NQF Level 2 or equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Shaping includes realistic / unrealistic client expectations.
  • Eyebrow grooming could include cutting, tweezing, waxing/sugaring, and treating. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Prepare the workstation for eyebrow grooming services. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Prepare the workstation for eyebrow grooming services in accordance with organisational and hygienic requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Lighting, temperature and ventilation are set in accordance with organisational requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The chair / plinth is protected according to organisational requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The relevant tools, materials and products are prepared 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The appropriate waste receptacle is positioned 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Record keeping documentation is prepared. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare the client for eyebrow grooming. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The client is received and consulted with in accordance with safety, hygienic and organisational requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Client information is recorded correctly on the record keeping documentation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A professional manner and attitude is displayed throughout the preparation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The eyebrow area to be treated is assessed according to hygienic and organisational requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The eyebrows are measured in accordance with organisational requirements 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The eyebrow area is prepared and appropriate pre-care products are applied according to safety, hygienic and organisational methods 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform and conclude eyebrow grooming according to organisational and hygienic requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Eyebrow grooming techniques are performed 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Eyebrows are matched to the shape agreed with the client 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Client comfort is maintained throughout the eyebrow grooming service 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Procedures are followed and adhered to throughout the process 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Sanitising and aftercare procedures are applied 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Sales opportunities for further treatments and products and suitable homecare advice are identified and applied 


    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 broad understanding of identifying and using sales opportunities.
  • An in depth understanding of eyebrow shaping methods and techniques.
  • A broad understanding of safety and hygienic work practices for eyebrow grooming.
  • A basic understanding of tools, materials and products for eyebrow grooming.
  • A basic understanding of relevant waste disposal regulations and methods.
  • A basic understanding of the different types of products, precare products and aftercare products, including the composition and properties thereof; disadvantages and advantages.
  • A basic understanding of the preparation of working environment, treatment area, equipment, tools, materials, client and self.
  • A basic understanding of the procedure for assessment of area/s to be treated and any contra-indications.
  • A basic understanding of aftercare advice, methods and techniques.
  • A general understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of the service of eyebrow grooming and the benefits and indications.
  • A basic understanding of the hair follicle and hair shaft. 
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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 pertaining to the identification of treatment area and problems that may occur during treatments 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising, managing oneself and one's activities responsibly, and effectively in order to provide an eyebrow grooming service on time and within the prescribed requirements 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information from the client in order to select the most suitable service 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with the client in order to record the relevant information and perform the most suitable service 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 377488, which is "Perform a facial and back cleanse service", Level 4, 8 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  65111   National Certificate: Beauty Technology  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2011-02-16  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  48744   Further Education and Training Certificate: Beauty (Nail Technology)  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2011-02-16  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.
     
    NONE 


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