-SQA- SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY HIGHER NATIONAL UNIT SPECIFICATION GENERAL INFORMATION -Module Number- 5550036 -Superclass- -Title- HL SPECIALISED TREATMENT OF HAIR AND SCALP CONDITIONS ----------------------------------------- -DESCRIPTION- GENERAL COMPETENCE FOR UNIT: Analysing clients treatment needs, advising on specialised products and implementing suitable methods of treatment using safe, hygienic working practices throughout. This unit will further develop the candidate s creative skills in this technical area. OUTCOMES 1. analyse the client s hair and scalp condition and recommend appropriate treatments; 2. implement the planned treatment; 3. evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of the treatment using appropriate analysis techniques; 4. describe the formation, structure and growth cycle of hair from foetal stage to maturity; 5. describe the structure and function of the skin and muscles of the head and scalp; 6. describe the trichological implications of endocrine dysfunction. CREDIT VALUE: 2 HN Credits ACCESS STATEMENT: Access to this unit is at the discretion of the centre. However, it would be beneficial if the candidate had skills in communication and has successfully completed National Certificate Module 5250006 Analysis of Hair and Scalp. -----------------------------------------
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HIGHER NATIONAL UNIT SPECIFICATION STATEMENT OF STANDARDS UNIT NUMBER: 5550036 UNIT TITLE: SPECIALISED TREATMENT OF HAIR AND SCALP CONDITIONS Acceptable performance in this unit will be the satisfactory achievement of the standards set out in this part of the specification. All sections of the statement of standards are mandatory and cannot be altered without reference to SQA. OUTCOME 1. ANALYSE THE CLIENT S HAIR AND SCALP CONDITION AND RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE TREATMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Analysis of the client s hair and scalp condition is carried out using appropriate techniques. Consultation questioning is carried out tactfully to determine any relevant factors which may affect the choice of treatment. Suitable products and treatment methods for the client s hair and scalp condition are chosen, recommended and recorded accurately by the candidate. Explanation is given of the action and effect the products and treatment methods will have on the client s hair and scalp condition. RANGE STATEMENT Analysis techniques: examination; observation; use of magnifying lens; use of magnifying lamp. Factors affecting choice of treatments: conditions presenting. health history; contra-indications; Treatment methods: hand massage; high frequency; infrared lamp. Hair conditions: alopecia/hairloss; chemically degraded hair. Scalp/scaling conditions: psoriasis; seborrhoeic eczema; pityriasis amiantacea; pityriasis capitis. 3
EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Evidence is required to show that the candidate has the ability to analyse and consult 3 clients covering the range statements above. Written and/or oral evidence is required to show that the candidate can choose products and treatment methods suitable for the condition to be treated. OUTCOME 2. IMPLEMENT THE PLANNED TREATMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (e) (f) Preparation of client and candidate is suitable for planned treatment. Application of products is carried out with regard to health and safety factors. Treatment methods are carried out with regard to health and safety factors. Processing and removal is carried out according to manufacturer s recommendations. Client comfort is ensured throughout the process. Recording of treatment is accurate and legible. RANGE STATEMENT Preparation: of client; candidate; equipment; product ranges. Treatment methods: hand massage; high frequency; infrared. Hair conditions: alopecia/hairloss; chemically degraded hair. Scalp/scaling conditions: psoriasis; seborrhoeic eczema; pityriasis amiantacea; pityriasis capitis. Health and safety: client; candidate; equipment; products. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Evidence of the candidate treating 3 clients covering the range statements above. Written and/or oral evidence of recording of treatment, processing, health and safety factors. 4
OUTCOME 3. EVALUATE AND MONITOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE TREATMENT USING APPROPRIATE ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Observation of the client s hair and scalp condition continues over 4-8 weeks. Changes in the client s hair and scalp condition are recorded accurately. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the treatment is appraised after consultation with the client and recorded accurately. Client is informed of treatment required to maintain the condition of the hair and scalp. RANGE STATEMENT Analysis techniques: examination; observation; use of magnifying lens; use of magnifying lamp. Evaluation: psychological; physiological. Hair conditions: alopecia/hairloss; chemically degraded hair. Scalp/scaling conditions: psoriasis; seborrhoeic eczema; pityriasis amiantacea; pityriasis capitis. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Performance evidence is required to show the candidate evaluating 3 clients covering the range statements above; client aftercare advice to maintain condition of the hair and scalp. Written and/or oral evidence is required to record changes in the hair and scalp condition; evaluation both psychological and physiological. OUTCOME 4. DESCRIBE THE FORMATION, STRUCTURE AND GROWTH CYCLE OF HAIR FROM FOETAL STAGE TO MATURITY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Description of the formation of a normal hair follicle from foetal stage to maturity is detailed accurately. Description of the structure of the hairshaft internally and externally is detailed correctly from foetal stage to maturity. 5
Description of the process of differentiation and keratinisation during the formation of the hair is correct. The changes in the hair growth cycle from foetal stage through to adulthood are described correctly. RANGE STATEMENT Formation of follicle: foetal stage to mature hair. Structure of hair: foetal stage; mature hair. Hair growth cycle changes: foetal stage; puberty; elderly. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Written and/or oral evidence is required to cover the above range statements and performance criteria. OUTCOME 5. DESCRIBE THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE SKIN AND MUSCLES OF THE HEAD AND SCALP PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (e) The structure of the epidermis and dermis are described correctly. The functions of the skin are detailed correctly. The position of the muscles of the head and scalp are detailed correctly. The function of the muscles of the head and scalp are described correctly. The effects of massage on the skin and muscles of the head and scalp are described correctly. RANGE STATEMENT Structure of skin: layers of epidermis; pigmentation; sweat glands; sebaceous glands; hair follicles; connective tissue. Muscles of head and scalp: epicranial frontalis; epicranial aponeurosis; epicranial occipitalis; temporalis; auricular muscles; trapezius muscle (of neck). EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Written and/or oral evidence is required to cover the above range statements and performance criteria. 6
OUTCOME 6. DESCRIBE THE TRICHOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ENDOCRINE DYSFUNCTION PERFORMANCE CRITERIA The trichological implications of thyroid dysfunction are described in relation to hair growth, loss and condition of hair. The trichological implications of pancreatic dysfunction are described in relation to hair growth, loss and condition. The trichological implications of adrenal dysfunction are described in relation to hair growth and hirsutism. The trichological implications of ovarian sex gland dysfunction are described in relation to hair growth and hirsutism. RANGE STATEMENT Thyroid dysfunction: hyperthyroidism; hypothyroidism. Pancreatic dysfunction: diabetes mellitus; hypoglycaemia. Adrenal dysfunction: adrenal tumours. Ovarian sex gland: ovarian tumours; polycystic ovary syndrome. EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS Written and/or oral evidence is required to cover the above range statements and performance criteria. MERIT A candidate who achieves all performance criteria for all outcomes will be awarded a pass. A pass with merit will be awarded to a candidate who consistently demonstrates at least two of the following: maximising the use of time and resources. quality of advice, recommendations and analysis. the use of interpersonal skills. particular ability to apply knowledge in practical areas. ----------------------------------------- 7
ASSESSMENT In order to achieve this unit, candidates are required to present sufficient evidence that they have met all the performance criteria for each outcome within the range specified. Details of these requirements are given for each outcome. The assessment instruments used should follow the general guidance offered by the SQA assessment model and an integrative approach to assessment is encouraged. (See references at the end of support notes). Accurate records should be made of the assessment instruments used showing how evidence is generated for each outcome and giving marking schemes and/or checklists, etc. Records of candidates achievements should be kept. These records will be available for external verification. SPECIAL NEEDS Proposals to modify outcomes, range statements or agreed assessment arrangements should be discussed in the first place with the external verifier. Copyright SQA 1996 Please note that this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part for educational purposes provided that: (i) (ii) no profit is derived from the reproduction; if reproduced in part, the source is acknowledged. 8
HIGHER NATIONAL UNIT SPECIFICATION SUPPORT NOTES UNIT NUMBER: 5550036 UNIT TITLE: SPECIALISED TREATMENT OF HAIR AND SCALP CONDITIONS SUPPORT NOTES: This part of the unit specification is offered as guidance. None of the sections of the support notes is mandatory. NOTIONAL DESIGN LENGTH: SQA allocates a notional design length to a unit on the basis of time estimated for achievement of the stated standards by a candidate whose starting point is as described in the access statement. The notional design length for this unit is 80 hours. The use of notional design length for programme design and timetabling is advisory only. PURPOSE The purpose of this unit is to give candidates a basic understanding of the skills required to carry out specialised treatment of hair and scalp conditions and the underpinning knowledge required to ensure comprehension of the various conditions which they will be treating. This unit also gives the required skills and knowledge for candidates who are studying the first year of the HND Trichology course. CONTENT/CONTEXT Outcome 1 Demonstration of analysis and consultation techniques should be given to candidates to ensure tactful questioning will be carried out during treatments. Information on the product ranges should be available for candidates to use - either in the form of technical manuals or product information sheets. Candidates should be given help in accessing this material. Technical seminars may be of help in this area. Underpinning knowledge should include; analysis techniques; how to operate equipment used during treatments; cause of conditions and how they may be treated; contra-indications: how they appear and their cause; how to decide on appropriate treatments. Outcome 2 Health and safety factors relating to application of products and treatment methods should be discussed, also factors relating to client and candidate (eg. contra-indications and so forth). 9
The importance of adequate preparation of client (both discussion, informing and gowning, and so forth) should be emphasised, also protection of candidate. The importance of accurate and legible recording of treatments should be emphasised as records are the most adequate way to monitor progress and problems. Product ranges of at least 2 relevant currently marketed systems. Outcome 3 Candidates should be advised of how to monitor changes in the condition, ie, accurate notes taken before, during and at end of treatment. Photographs may be of great help during this process. Objective assessment of progress should be given (candidates may not be able to cure a condition) by means of statements which record the physiological changes which have occurred. In some cases the main benefits may be psychological - assessment of this may be achieved by client questionnaire or similar. Outcome 4 Candidates should be able to describe the performance criteria in detail. Reference should be made to photographs, stickers, pictures, videos, microscopic specimens and so forth, to ensure comprehension of subject matter. Information given should cover from development of primitive hair germ through to fully developed follicle in anagen. Information given should cover structure of lanugo, vellus and terminal hair. Cortical structure should describe from amino acids - polypeptide chains - protofibrils - microfibrils - macrofibrils. Mention should be made of intercellular cement and its function. Information given should have differentiation of cuticle, cortex, medulla and inner root sheath. The keratinisation process should cover the process with the cells which happens progressively. Information given should cover lanugo hair and terminal hair growth cycles. The change from wave pattern to random mosaic pattern of growth with cycle should be covered. The change in growth cycle length from puberty to elderly should be covered. 10
Outcome 5 Candidates should be able to describe the performance criteria in detail. Reference should be made to photographs, stickers, pictures, videos, microscopic specimens and so forth, to ensure comprehension of subject matter. Information given should cover stratum corneum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, stratum germinatiuum; melanin and melanocytes; eccrine and apocrine glands; sebaceous glands; hair follicles and connective tissue. Size and shape of cells of epidermis and changes which take place during the keratinisation process should be mentioned. (e) The effects of massage on the skin, ie, increasing the blood supply to the skin should be covered including erythema. Outcome 6 The effects of massage on the muscles should cover relief of muscle fatigue, relaxation, tension relief, improvement of elasticity, improvement of muscle tone by passive exercise. Candidates should be able to describe the performance criteria in detail. Reference should be made to photographs, slides, pictures, reference books and so forth to ensure comprehension of subject matter. Information given should cover the dysfunctions outlined in the range statement. APPROACHES TO GENERATING EVIDENCE SQA s Guide to Assessment. Reference should be made to See support notes and content/context for supplementary advice which may be helpful. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES Outcomes 1-3 These outcomes are primarily skills based with evidence being generated by performance evidence and written and/or oral evidence. Candidates will require adequate practice and formative assessment prior to summative assessment. Outcome 1 Candidates should be given the opportunity to work with the product ranges they will be using during assessment. Technical manuals or product knowledge information should be available to enable candidates to choose suitable treatments and products for the clients hair and scalp conditions. 11
The use of consultation sheets and worksheets should be encouraged as a means of generating evidence. Outcome 2 Candidates should be made aware of health and safety factors relating to products and treatment methods including contra-indications (eg Pediculosis Capitis, Ringworm, Impetigo). Manufacturers instructions should be made available. Record sheets should be encouraged as a means of generating evidence. Outcome 3 Candidates should compile a portfolio containing consultation sheets, worksheets, record sheets or similar. Support notes to generate written evidence should also be included. Portfolio should show evidence of observation and so forth over the 4-8 week period. Candidates should incorporate information about clients hair and scalp condition. Outcomes 4-6 Candidates should be encouraged to read outwith course notes to ensure understanding and comprehension. Suitable text books/reference books could include: Advanced Hairdressing Science - Florence Openshaw. Written evidence generated should encompass guidelines laid down by SQA in the Guide to Assessment. A range of material should be included to ensure adequate comprehension of the course subject material. PROGRESSION This unit forms part of the programme for the HNC in Hairdressing and Salon Organisation. Candidates successfully completing the HNC will be able to progress onto the HND Trichology. REFERENCES 1. Guide to unit writing. 2. For a fuller discussion on assessment issues, please refer to SQA s Guide to Assessment. 3. Information for centres on SQA s operating procedures is contained in SQA s Guide to Procedures. 4. For details of other SQA publications, please consult SQA s publications list. 12
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