Learner name:
Learner number:
VTCT Level 3 Combined Diploma in
Beauty Therapy
BT3D7
Assessment Record
603/0236/7
BT3D7F_v2
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Qualification at a glanceThis is an Assessment Record which should be used to record the results of summative assessments and other requirements attached to this qualification. The Assessment Record should be completed by assessors to confirm that the learner has achieved all mandatory and the specified number of optional units. This Assessment Record also confirms the grade achieved by the learner in each assessment element of the qualification. The overall qualification grade is also recorded here, as well as confirmation that all qualification requirements have been met.
This Assessment Record must be used alongside the Qualification Specification BT3D7 - VTCT Level 3 Combined Diploma in Beauty Therapy, which outlines the full qualification requirements and content.
This can be located under the documents tab on the BT3D7 - VTCT Level 3 Combined Diploma in Beauty Therapy webpage on www.vtct.org.uk.
Qualification title VTCT Level 3 Combined Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Qualification number 603/0236/7
VTCT product code BT3D7
First registration date 1 August 2017
Age range 16-18, 19+
Total qualification time (TQT)
978
Guided learning (GL) hours
755
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Assessment To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully achieve the following assessments:• Externally set and internally marked graded practical assessments
(50% of qualification grade)• Externally set and marked examinations (30% of qualification
grade)• Externally set and internally marked graded synoptic assessment
(20% of qualification grade)
Grading • Mandatory units in this qualification are graded Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction
• The overall qualification is graded Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction/Distinction*
Performance table points
This qualification has been approved by the Department for Education (DfE) for teaching to 16-19 year olds from September 2017
This qualification will be reported in the tech level category of the 2019 16-19 performance tables
Entry requirements There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but in order to optimise their chances of success, learners will ideally hold a Level 2 qualification or equivalent in beauty therapy
Support materials Sample assessment materials can be downloaded from the VTCT website (www.vtct.org.uk)
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To be awarded the Level 3 Combined Diploma in Beauty Therapy, learners must achieve all mandatory units.
Learners must achieve a Pass (or higher) grade in:
• All mandatory units• The external examinations• The graded synoptic assessment
The minimum TQT required to achieve this qualification is 978
Qualification structure
VTCT product code
Unit title Level GLUnit number
Mandatory unitsUCO34M Health, safety and hygiene 2 30 Y/615/0807
UBT193M Consultation techniques and client care 2 30 R/615/0644
UBT196M Manicure treatments 2 40 K/615/0648
UBT197M Pedicure treatments 2 40 M/615/0649
UBT198M Waxing services 2 50 H/615/0650
UBT194M Facial treatments 2 50 Y/615/0645
UBT195M Skin type analysis 2 10 H/615/0647
UBT199M Eyebrow shaping services 2 20 K/615/0651
UBT200M Eyelash and eyebrow tinting services 2 20 M/615/0652
UBT201M Make-up applications 2 40 T/615/0653
UBT202M Anatomy and physiology for beauty therapists 2 45 L/615/0948
UCO28M Health and safety in the salon 3 30 L/507/5626
UBT90M Client care and consultation 3 20 D/507/5517
UBT92M Body analysis 3 10 K/507/5519
UBT97M Swedish massage therapy 3 70 F/507/5543
UBT104M Body electrical treatments 3 55 A/507/5430
UBT93M Skin analysis 3 10 J/507/5530
UBT103M Facial electrical treatments 3 55 F/507/5428
UBT102M Electrical science 3 20 H/507/5423
UBT99M Mechanical massage 3 20 H/507/5549
UBT95MAnatomy and physiology for the face and body systems
3 90 M/507/5537
Qualification structure
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Achievement recordThis should be completed by assessors to confirm that the learner has achieved a Pass (or higher) grade in all mandatory and the specified number of optional units. Completion of additional qualification requirements including the service/treatment portfolio and any employer/industry practitioner assessments should also be confirmed here.
Unit Achievement
Unit codeDate achieved
Learner signature
Assessor initials
IQA signature (if sampled)
Mandatory units
UCO34M
UBT193M
UBT196M
UBT197M
UBT198M
UBT194M
UBT195M
UBT199M
UBT200M
UBT201M
UBT202M
UCO28M
UBT90M
UBT92M
UBT97M
UBT104M
UBT93M
UBT103M
UBT102M
UBT99M
UBT95M
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Treatment/service portfolio completedYes No
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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This tracker should be completed by assessors to confirm the grade at each attempt, as required by the learner. The second attempt opportunity can ONLY be used if the learner does not achieve a pass and this must be recorded in the table below.
• Mandatory units must be graded either Fail - Pass - Merit - Distinction• Synoptic exam must be graded either Fail - Pass - Merit - Distinction
This record contributes to activity and information which can be sampled by the Assessor and sampled by the Internal Quality Assurer and External Quality Assurer.
Unit codeFirst
assessment date
GradeSecond
assessment (if required) date
GradeLearner
signatureAssessor initials
Employer (if present)
IQA signature (if present)
Mandatory units
UCO34M
UBT193M
UBT196M
UBT197M
UBT198M
UBT194M
UBT195M
UBT199M
UBT200M
UBT201M
UBT202M
UCO28M
UBT90M
UBT92M
UBT97M
UBT104M
UBT93M
UBT103M
UBT102M
UBT99M
UBT95M
External examination
BT3D7.EX1
BT3D7.EX2
BT3D7.EX3
BT3D7.EX4
Synoptic exam record
BT3D7.SYN
Second attempt opportunities must only be undertaken if the Learner’s first attempt has been graded a Fail and there has been appropriate time allowed for the individual’s further development and learning.
Grade assessment tracker
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This employer portfolio reference replaces the “Meaningful employer involvement requirement” table found in the Assessment Record for BT3D7 - VTCT Level 3 Combined Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
Meaningful employer involvement requirement completed
Yes No
Portfolio reference
Full details and guidance on the VTCT requirement for employer involvement in the assessment can be found in section 5.7 of the Qualification Specification BT3D7 - VTCT Level 3 Combined Diploma in Beauty Therapy.
Description of employer/industry practitioner involvement in assessment:
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
Employer portfolio reference
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Record of grades achievedVTCT has graded this qualification by allocating points to three separate assessment elements; the graded practical assessment in units, external examinations and the graded synoptic assessment. VTCT has weighted these assessments according to their relative difficulty (level) and demand (size). The three assessment elements are:
1. Graded practical assessment
2. External examinations
3. Graded synoptic assessment
Assessors should record the grades achieved in each assessment element by completing each section.
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1. Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Grades awarded for units are based on practical skills observed in performance assessments. Assessors should record the grade achieved by circling the appropriate grade column here. Once all mandatory units have been completed, assessors should add the points achieved for each unit together to calculate the total points for the graded practical assessment.
Practical assessment
Mandatory units Fail Pass Merit Distinction
UCO34M 0 N/A N/A N/A
UBT193M 0 150 180 210
UBT196M 0 200 240 280
UBT197M 0 200 240 280
UBT198M 0 250 300 350
UBT194M 0 250 300 350
UBT195M 0 50 60 70
UBT199M 0 100 120 140
UBT200M 0 100 120 140
UBT201M 0 200 240 280
UBT202M 0 N/A N/A N/A
UCO28M 0 N/A N/A N/A
UBT90M 0 140 160 180
UBT92M 0 70 80 90
UBT97M 0 490 560 630
UBT104M 0 385 440 495
UBT93M 0 70 80 90
UBT103M 0 385 440 495
UBT102M 0 N/A N/A N/A
UBT99M 0 140 160 180
UBT95M 0 N/A N/A N/A
Total points
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Assessor Learner
Signature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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2. External examinationsThe external examinations assess knowledge and understanding from the breadth of the mandatory units. Learners will be awarded a grade based on their performance in the external examinations.
Assessors should record the grades achieved by ticking the appropriate box for each external examination.
BT2D7.EX1 BT2D7.EX2
Points Grade achieved Points Grade achieved
0 points Fail 0 points Fail
497 points Low Pass 497 points Low Pass
525 points High Pass 525 points High Pass
554 points Low Merit 554 points Low Merit
582 points High Merit 582 points High Merit
611 points Distinction 611 points Distinction
639 points Distinction* 639 points Distinction*
BT2D7.EX3 BT2D7.EX4
Points Grade achieved Points Grade achieved
0 points Fail 0 points Fail
397 points Low Pass 597 points Low Pass
420 points High Pass 631 points High Pass
443 points Low Merit 665 points Low Merit
465 points High Merit 699 points High Merit
488 points Distinction 733 points Distinction
511 points Distinction* 767 points Distinction*
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To calculate the total points for the external examinations, assessors should add the points achieved from EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4 together and record them in the boxes provided below.
BT2D7.EX1 points
BT2D7.EX2 points
BT2D7.EX3 points
BT2D7.EX4 points
Total points
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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3. Graded synoptic assessmentThe graded synoptic assessment requires learners to carry out, in a realistic environment, a complete practical task which is externally set by VTCT.
The graded synoptic assessment varies year on year and covers a range of mandatory units. VTCT issues an annual marking pack for synoptic assessment which is completed by the assessor and sampled by the Internal Quality Assurer and External Quality Assurer.
Series:
Theme:
Assessors should record the grade achieved by ticking the appropriate box.
Points achieved 0 1325 1515 1704
Grade awarded Fail Pass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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Calculating overall grade The overall grade for the qualification is calculated by adding together the points achieved from internal and external assessments. To calculate the overall points for this qualification assessors should add the total points achieved from each section (graded practical assessment, external examinations and the graded synoptic assessment) together and record them in the boxes provided below.
1. Graded practical assessment
2. External examinations
3. Graded synoptic assessment
Overall points
The conversion table below must be used to determine the learner’s overall qualification grade. Assessors should record the overall qualification grade achieved by ticking the appropriate box.
Points range Overall qualification grade achieved
6493 to 7168 Pass
7169 to 7844 Merit
7845 to 8182 Distinction
8183 to 8520 Distinction*
An online calculator is available on the VTCT website which carries out all of the calculations in this section.
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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Notes - Please use this space if required
UCO34M
Y/615/0807
Health, safety and hygiene
UCO34M_v2
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Theory only mandatory unitThis unit is a theory only unit. Unit content, describing what should be covered in teaching and learning and via formative assessment can be found in the Unit Specification. The Unit Specification can be found here http://qualifications.vtct.org.uk/finder/unitpdf/UCO34M.pdf. This unit will be assessed as part of the external examinations at the end of the period of learning.
This unit will be assessed as part of one of two final external examination papers. Each exam will comprise of a written paper with two sections A and B. Learners will have to complete both sections and there will be no optional questions in either section.
Section A consists of a blend of multiple choice and short response questions. Section B will consist of extended response questions. Real –life case studies, scenarios and client examples are used to ‘set the scene’ and provide the basis for objective assessment of applied knowledge and understanding.
There are no Assessment Records required by VTCT for this individual unit. Achievement will be recorded as part of the record relating to the external examinations for the overall qualification.
Feedback - Please use this space if required
UBT193M
R/615/0644
Consultation techniques and client
UBT193M_v1
care
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Treatment portfolioLearners must:Produce a treatment portfolio that includes evidence of practical treatments carried out with proficiency. The treatment portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The treatment portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learners’ performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst treatment portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Treatment portfolio
The treatment portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Provided a minimum of 3 consultations on different clients or treatments (not including the graded practical assessment)
Portfolio reference
New clients
Existing clients
Used all consultation techniques Portfolio referenceVerbal
Non-verbal
Written
Discussed all implications for treatment Portfolio referenceCost of maintenance
Frequency of maintenance (if applicable)
Advice on further or additional treatments
Benefits
Used all information gathered to Portfolio referenceSelect treatment techniques
Select treatment tools or equipment
Select products
Consider test results
Consider factors limiting or affecting the treatment
Offer information
Offer advice and guidance
Refer to sources of support in line with salon’s procedures
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Provided all types of advice Portfolio referenceRelating to client expectations/realistic outcomes
Possible contra-actions
Aftercare
Specific additional products and treatments
Maintained all requirements for personal presentation
Portfolio reference
Personal hygiene
Oral hygiene
Neat and tidy hair
No jewellery
Subtle perfume
Clean, pressed, freshly laundered uniform
Flat, closed toes low-heeled shoes
Not chewing gum or sweets
Short unvarnished nails and clean hands
Covered tattoos and piercings
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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Feedback - Please use this space if required
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Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the Pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the Merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the Distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO3 - Be able to present a professional image and maintain personal hygiene
LO4 - Be able to provide consultation techniques and client care Learners must carry out a complete treatment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • One practical treatment
Consultation • Independent and comprehensive consultation on a new client for any treatment (in line with commercial timings for each treatment)
Courses of action • The selection of techniques, tools, products and equipment considering test results, factors limiting or affecting the treatment
All types of advice • Relating to the client’s expectations/realistic outcomes, possible contra-actions, aftercare, additional products and treatments and services
Review options • Agree on a course of action for the treatment
Professional personal presentation
• Clean professional uniforms, closed-in footwear, no jewellery, no piercings, hair neatly tied back, any fringe secured, nails well manicured, short and free of varnish, covering cuts and abrasions, wearing deodorant or antiperspirant, oral hygiene, including clean teeth, fresh breath, make-up (if worn) applied in an appropriate professional manner
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For detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to present a professional image and maintain personal hygiene
P1 - Present a professional image
P2 - Communicate and behave professionally in a salon environment
LO4 Be able to provide consultation techniques and client care
P3 - Prepare self and work area for consultation
P4 - Prepare and utilise client records
P5 - Demonstrate consultation techniques
P6 - Communicate a treatment plan to the client
P7 - Gain signatures evidencing client approval and consent
P8 - Provide recommendations and aftercare advice
P9 - Update the client’s treatment record
P10 - Complete the consultation within the commercially specified time
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Learners must meet all Pass Criteria and all Merit Criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adjust communication techniques to meet individual needs of the client
M2 - Provide advice and recommendations for products and services
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria, all Merit Criteria and all Distinction Criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria
D1 - Explain the advice given during the consultation
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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Feedback - Please use this space if required
UBT196M
K/615/0648
Manicure treatments
UBT196M_v1
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Treatment portfolioLearners must:Produce a treatment portfolio that includes evidence of practical treatments carried out with proficiency. The treatment portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The treatment portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learners’ performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst treatment portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Treatment portfolio
The treatment portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Completed a minimum of 4 manicure treatments
Portfolio reference
1 specialised treatment
1 French polish
1 dark polish
1 buffed finish
Used all equipment Portfolio referenceCouch or manicure station
Trolley
Stool
Bin with liner
Towels
Bedroll
Disinfecting fluid for tools
Warm towels
Heated mitts
Warm oil
Paraffin wax heater
Tissues
Cotton wool
Manicure bowls
Brushes
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Gauze/protective film/foil
Spatulas
Emery boards
Buffer
Hoof stick and tipped orangewood stick
Cuticle knife
Cuticle nippers
Nail brush
Nail scissors/nail clippers
Used all products Portfolio referenceNail polish remover
Buffing paste
Cuticle massage cream and oil
Cuticle remover
Exfoliation products
Hand masks
Hand soak
Paraffin wax
Massage mediums
Base coat
Ridge filler
Nail polish – frosted and pearl, cream, light, dark, French polish
Top coat
Quick dry products
Given all types of advice Portfolio reference
Aftercare
Possible contra-actions
Post-treatment restrictions
Additional products and services
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Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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Feedback - Please use this space if required
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Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the Pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the Merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the Distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO3 - Be able to prepare for manicure treatments
LO4 - Be able to provide manicure treatments Learners must carry out a complete manicure treatment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • One manicure treatment including one specialised treatment. Polish application must be a dark polish
Spealised hand treatment
• Learners must choose from one of the following to complement the manicure: paraffin wax, thermal mitts, mask
Resources • Appropriate selection of equipment to demonstrate the full range of treatment and to meet the treatment needs and outcomes
Products • As a minimum the candidate is expected to demonstrate the use of nail enamel remover, cuticle massage cream or oil, cuticle remover, an exfoliation product, massage mediums, base coat, nail enamel (frosted or pearl, top coat, quick dry products)
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Graded practical assessmentFor detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to prepare for manicure treatments
P1 - Prepare and check the client, work area, equipment and products prior to the manicure treatment
P2 - Agree the treatment and check for contra-indications or restrictions to treatment
P3 - Explain the treatment procedure to the client
P4 - Instruct the client to prepare for the treatment
LO4 Be able to provide manicure treatments
P5 - Prepare the client’s skin for treatment
P6 - Select the required equipment and products to achieve the required results
P7 - Carry out manicure treatment techniques
P8 - Provide after-care advice
P9 - Update and maintain the client treatment records
P10 - Prepare the area for the next treatment
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Learners must meet all Pass Criteria and all Merit Criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adjust communication techniques to meet the client’s needs
M2 - Use techniques to promote the retail of products or additional services
M3 - Ensure client comfort throughout the manicure
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria, all Merit Criteria and all Distinction Criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria
D1 - Explain their selection of methods and techniques used during the manicure
D2 - The finished result reflects a commercially skilled technique
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
UBT197M
M/615/0649
Pedicure treatments
UBT197M_v1
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Treatment portfolioLearners must:Produce a treatment portfolio that includes evidence of practical treatments carried out with proficiency. The treatment portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The treatment portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learners’ performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst treatment portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Treatment portfolio
The treatment portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Completed a minimum of 4 pedicure treatments
Portfolio reference
1 specialised treatment
1 French polish
1 dark polish
1 buffed finish
Used all equipment Portfolio referenceCouch or pedicure chair
Trolley
Stool
Bin with liner
Towels
Bedroll
Disinfecting fluid for tools
Warm towels
Paraffin wax heater
Thermal boots
Tissues
Cotton wool
Pedicure bowls
Brushes
Gauze/protective film/foil
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Spatulas
Emery boards
Buffer
Hoof stick and tipped orangewood stick
Cuticle knife
Cuticle nippers
Nail brush
Nail scissors/nail clippers
Pedicure rasp
Used all products Portfolio referenceNail polish remover
Buffing paste
Cuticle massage cream and oil
Cuticle remover
Exfoliation products
Foot masks
Foot soak
Paraffin wax
Massage mediums
Base coat
Ridge filler
Nail polish (frosted and pearl, cream, light, dark, French polish)
Top coat
Quick-dry products
Given all types of advice Portfolio reference
Aftercare
Possible contra-actions
Post-treatment restrictions
Additional products and services
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Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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Feedback - Please use this space if required
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Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the Pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the Merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the Distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO3 - Be able to prepare for pedicure treatments
LO4 - Be able to provide pedicure treatments Learners must carry out a complete treatment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • One pedicure treatment including 1 specialised treatment. Polish application must be a dark polish
Specialised foot treatment
• Learners must choose from one of the following to complement the pedicure: paraffin wax, thermal boots, mask
Resources • Appropriate selection of equipment to demonstrate the full range of treatment and to meet the treatment needs and outcomes
Products • As a minimum the candidate is expected to demonstrate the use of nail enamel remover, cuticle massage cream or oil, cuticle remover, an exfoliation product, massage mediums, base coat, nail enamel (frosted or pearl, top coat, quick dry products)
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Graded practical assessmentFor detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to prepare for pedicure treatments
P1 - Prepare and check the client, work area, equipment and products prior to treatment
P2 - Agree the treatment and check for contra-indications or restrictions to treatment
P3 - Explain the treatment procedure to the client
P4 - Instruct the client on how to prepare for the treatment
LO4 Be able to provide pedicure treatments
P5 - Prepare the client’s skin for treatment
P6 - Select the required equipment and products to achieve the required results
P7 - Carry out pedicure treatment techniques, in line with manufacturer’s instructions
P8 - Provide and record aftercare advice
P9 - Update and maintain the client treatment records
P10 - Prepare the area for the next treatment
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Learners must meet all Pass Criteria and all Merit Criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adjust communication techniques to meet the client’s needs
M2 - Promote products or additional services
M3 - Ensure client comfort throughout the service
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria, all Merit Criteria and all Distinction Criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria
D1 - Explain the choice of methods and techniques used during the service
D2 - Create a finished result that reflects commercially skilled techniques
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
UBT198M
H/615/0650
Waxing services
UBT198M_v1
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Service portfolioLearners must:Produce a service portfolio that includes evidence of practical services carried out with proficiency. The service portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the services to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The service portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learners’ performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst service portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Service portfolio
The service portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Performed a minimum of 6 waxing services Portfolio referenceFull leg wax (suggested service time 45 minutes)
Half leg wax (suggested service time 30 minutes)
Underarm wax (suggested service time 15 minutes)
Bikini line wax (suggested service time 15 minutes)
Lip wax (suggested service time 10 minutes)
Chin wax (suggested service time 10 minutes)
Eyebrow wax (suggested service time 15 minutes)
Used all equipment Portfolio referenceCouch
Trolley
Additional support
Waste disposal
Warm wax system
Hot wax system
Mirror
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Used all resources Portfolio referenceGloves
Apron
Spatulas
Tweezers
Eyebrow brush
Bowls
Bedroll
Tissues
Cotton wool
Towels
Sterilising or disinfecting solution
Wax removal strips
Used all products Portfolio reference
Hot wax
Warm wax
Pre wax preparations
Post wax products
Barrier cream (petroleum jelly)
Given all types of advice Portfolio reference
Aftercare
Possible contra-actions
Post-treatment restrictions
Additional products and services
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the Pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the Merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the Distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO3 - Be able to prepare for waxing services
LO4 - Be able to provide waxing services Learners must carry out a complete waxing service which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • Using both hot and warm wax products, complete waxing on two separate areas from the list given, in a commercially acceptable time
- Half a leg - Bikini wax or underarm
Resources • Appropriate selection of equipment and consumables to demonstrate the full range of treatment and to meet the treatment needs and outcomes. Either wax pots, wax roller or tube systems can be used at the discretion of the centre
Products • As a minimum the candidate must demonstrate the use of hot and warm wax, pre-wax preparation product, post wax soothing product and wax apparatus cleaner
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For detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to prepare for waxing services
P1 - Prepare and check the client, work area, equipment and products for treatment
P2 - Agree the service and check for contra-indications or restrictions to treatment
P3 - Explain the treatment procedure to the client
P4 - Instruct the client on clothing removal and positioning
LO4 Be able to provide waxing services
P5 - Prepare the client’s skin for the service
P6 - Select the equipment to achieve the desired results
P7 - Demonstrate waxing techniques in line with manufacturer’s instructions
P8 - Provide suitable aftercare advice to the client
P9 - Update and maintain treatment records
P10 - Prepare the area for the next service
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Learners must meet all Pass Criteria and all Merit Criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adjust communication techniques to meet the client’s needs
M2 - Ensure client comfort throughout the waxing service
M3 - Display organisation skills by using tidy, efficient working methods
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria, all Merit Criteria and all Distinction Criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria D1 - Explain their choice of products, tools and equipment used during the waxing service
D2 - Achieve a finished result that reflects commercially skilled waxing techniques
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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UBT194M
Y/615/0645
Facial treatments
UBT194M_v1
52 Facial treatments
Treatment portfolioLearners must:Produce a treatment portfolio that includes evidence of practical treatments carried out with proficiency. The treatment portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The treatment portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learners’ performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst treatment portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Treatment portfolio
The treatment portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Performed a minimum of 3 Portfolio referenceFacial treatments (a minimum of 1 to include steam and extraction)
Used all products Portfolio referenceEye make-up remover
Cleansing lotions, milks, creams, foams, oils or gels
Skin toners, fresheners, astringents or tonics
Moisturising creams
Eye creams or gels
Neck creams
Serums
Exfoliating products
Masks, setting and non-setting
Used all equipment Portfolio referenceSponges
Chair/couch
Containers for water, etc.
Mirror
Tissues
Couch roll
Cotton buds
Bowls
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Warm towels or steamers
Tipped orangewood sticks
Cotton buds
Spatulas
Headbands
Consultation card/treatment plan
Treated all skin types and conditions Portfolio referenceOily
Dry
Combination
Dehydrated
Mature
Sensitive
Used all massage techniques Portfolio reference
Effleurage
Petrissage
Tapotement
Friction
Vibrations
Worked on all treatment areas Portfolio reference
Face
Neck
Décolleté and shoulders
Given all types of advice Portfolio reference
Aftercare
Possible contra-actions
Post-treatment restrictions
Additional retail products and services
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Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the Pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the Merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the Distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO3 - Be able to prepare for facial treatments
LO4 - Be able to provide facial treatments Learners must carry out a complete treatment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • One facial treatment to include; cleanse, tone, skin analysis, steam, exfoliation, massage, mask, moisturiser
Equipment • Couch, trolley, stool, towels, magnifying lamp, warm towels or steamer
Products • Disinfecting fluid for equipment, couch roll, tissues, cotton wool, tipped orangewood sticks, cotton buds, spatulas, cleanser, toner moisturiser, massage medium, setting and non-setting mask (2 masks to be applied simultaneously on appropriate areas of the face, neck, décolleté and shoulders to include one clay and one commercial mask)
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Graded practical assessmentFor detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to prepare for facial treatments
P1 - Prepare and check the work area, equipment and products prior to the facial treatment
P2 - Agree the treatment and check for contra-indications
P3 - Explain the treatment procedure to the client
P4 - Instruct the client on how to prepare for the facial treatment
LO4 Be able to provide facial treatments
P5 - Prepare the client and their skin for treatment
P6 - Select the required equipment and products to achieve the desired results
P7 - In line with manufacturer’s instructions, carry out facial techniques
P8 - Provide suitable aftercare advice
P9 - Update and maintain the client treatment records
P10 - Prepare the area for the next treatment
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Learners must meet all Pass Criteria and all Merit Criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adjust communication techniques to meet the client’s needs
M2 - Use techniques to promote the retail of products or additional services
M3 - Display organisation skills by using tidy, efficient working methods
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria, all Merit Criteria and all Distinction Criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria
D1 - Explain their choice of products and techniques used during the facial treatment
D2 - Review the effectiveness of the facial treatment and make suggestions for improvement
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
UBT195M
H/615/0647
Skin type analysis
UBT195M_v1
60 Skin type analysis
Treatment portfolioLearners must:Produce a treatment portfolio that includes evidence of practical treatments carried out with proficiency. The treatment portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The treatment portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learners’ performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst treatment portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Treatment portfolio
The treatment portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Completed a minimum of 4 skin analysis processes to cover
Portfolio reference
Skin types
Skin characteristics
Conditions
Moisture levels
Reaction level
Sensitivity levels
Pigmentation concerns
Special requirements
Used all equipment and tools Portfolio referenceConsultation card/treatment plan
Magnifying lamp
Cotton wool
Tissues
Eye pads
Used all products Portfolio referenceCleansers
Toners
Specialised eye and/or lip make-up remover
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Given all types of advice Portfolio referenceRecommendations for treatment, courses of treatment
Aftercare
Possible contra-actions
Improvements to posture, diet, lifestyle
Post treatment restrictions
Additional products and services
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the Pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the Merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the Distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO3 - Be able to complete a skin type analysis Learners must carry out a complete skin type analysis which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • One full analysis completed as part of the consultation process for facial therapy treatments. Recommended consultation time to include facial analysis 20 minutes maximum
Resources • Consultation card, magnifying lamp, cotton wool, tissues, eye pads
Products • Cleanser, toner, specialised cleansing products for eyes/lips
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For detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to complete a skin type analysis
P1 - Prepare and check the client, area and equipment prior to the skin type analysis
P2 - Complete a skin type analysis, in line with salon procedures
P3 - Select the products and equipment for the extended treatment outcomes
P4 - Update and maintain treatment records
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Learners must meet all Pass Criteria and all Merit Criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adjust communication techniques to meet the client’s needs
M2 - Use techniques to promote the retail of products or additional services
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria, all Merit Criteria and all Distinction Criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria
D1 - Personalise skincare recommendations for the client
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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UBT199M
K/615/0651
Eyebrow shaping services
UBT199M_v1
68 Eyebrow shaping services
Service portfolioLearners must:Produce a service portfolio that includes evidence of practical services carried out with proficiency. The service portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the services to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The service portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learners’ performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst service portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Service portfolio
The service portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Provided a minimum of 3 eyebrow shaping services to include
Portfolio reference
Eyebrow tidy
Eyebrow shape
Covered both types of eyebrow shaping Portfolio reference
Total reshape of the eyebrow
Maintenance of original eyebrow shape
Used all tools and equipment Portfolio reference
Manual tweezers
Automatic tweezers
Eyebrow brush
Orangewood stick for measuring
Consultation card/treatment plan
Used all products Portfolio reference
Pre-cleansing product
Anti-bacterial wipes
Soothing lotion
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Provided all types of aftercare advice Portfolio reference
Avoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions
Recommended time intervals between services
Suitable homecare products and their use
Present and future services and products
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the Pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the Merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the Distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO3 - Be able to prepare for eyebrow shaping services
LO4 - Be able to provide eyebrow shaping services Learners must carry out a complete eyebrow service which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Service • A full eyebrow shape will be carried out on one client. The service will be performed within a commercial time using appropriate products, tools and equipment
Products • Eye make-up remover, antiseptic lotion, soothing lotion
Tools and equipment • PPE, automatic tweezers, manual tweezers, orangewood stick, disposable mascara wand or eyebrow comb, mirror
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For detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to prepare for eyebrow shaping services
P1 - Prepare and check the client, work area, equipment and products prior to eyebrow shaping services
P2 - Agree the service with the client and check for contra-indications
P3 - Explain the service procedure to the client
P4 - Instruct the client on clothing removal and positioning for eyebrow shaping services
LO4 Be able to provide eyebrow shaping services
P5 - Prepare the client’s skin for eyebrow shaping
P6 - Perform an eyebrow shaping safely and effectively
P7 - Complete the service to the client’s satisfaction and in a commercially acceptable time
P8 - Provide suitable aftercare advice to the client
P9 - Maintain accurate client records
P10 - Prepare the area for the next service
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Learners must meet all Pass Criteria and all Merit Criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adjust communication techniques to meet the needs of the client
M2 - Ensure client comfort throughout the service
M3 - Use techniques to promote the retail of products or additional services
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria, all Merit Criteria and all Distinction Criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria D1 - Explain your choice of methods, tools and techniques used during the eyebrow shaping service
D2 - Create a finished eyebrow shape which reflects the use of skilled techniques
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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UBT200M
M/615/0652
Eyelash and eyebrow tinting services
UBT200M_v1
76 Eyelash and eyebrow tinting services
Treatment portfolioLearners must:Produce a treatment portfolio that includes evidence of practical treatments carried out with proficiency. The treatment portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The treatment portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learners’ performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst treatment portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Treatment portfolio
The treatment portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Completed eyelash and eyebrow tinting treatments on a minimum of 3 occasions
Portfolio reference
Eyelash tint
Eyebrow tint
Worked with a minimum of 2 colouring characteristics
Portfolio reference
Fair
Red
Dark
White
Provided all types of aftercare advice Portfolio referenceAvoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions
Recommended time intervals between treatments
Suitable homecare products and their use
Present and future treatments and products
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the Pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the Merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the Distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO3 - Be able to prepare for eyelash and eyebrow tinting treatments
LO4 - Be able to provide eyelash and eyebrow tinting treatments Learners must carry out a complete eyelash and eyebrow treatment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • An eyelash and eyebrow tint will be carried out on one client. The service will be performed within a commercial time using appropriate products, tools and equipment
Products • Eye make-up remover, petroleum jelly, tint and peroxide
Resources • Relevant tools and equipment (PPE, tinting dish, brush, orange stick, disposable mascara wand or eyebrow comb, mirror)
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Graded practical assessmentFor detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to prepare for eyelash and eyebrow tinting treatments
P1 - Prepare and check the client, work area, equipment and products prior to eyelash and eyebrow tinting treatments
P2 - Agree the treatment with the client and check for contra-indications
P3 - Explain the treatment procedure to the client
P4 - Instruct the client on clothing removal and positioning for eyelash and eyebrow tinting treatments
LO4 Be able to provide eyelash and eyebrow tinting treatments
P5 - Prepare the client’s skin and hair for eyelash and eyebrow tinting
P6 - Perform eyelash and eyebrow tinting safely and effectively
P7 - Complete the treatment to the client’s satisfaction and in a commercially acceptable time
P8 - Provide suitable aftercare advice to the client
P9 - Maintain accurate client records
P10 - Prepare the area for the next treatment
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Learners must meet all Pass Criteria and all Merit Criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adjust communication techniques to meet the client’s needs
M2 - Use techniques to promote the retail of products or additional services
M3 - Ensure client comfort throughout the service
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria, all Merit Criteria and all Distinction Criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria
D1 - Explain their selection of methods and techniques used during the service
D2 - Create a finished result which reflects the use of skilled techniques
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
UBT201M
T/615/0653
Make-up applications
UBT201M_v1
82 Make-up applications
Service portfolioLearners must:Produce a service portfolio that includes evidence of practical tservices carried out with proficiency. The service portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the services to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The service portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learners’ performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst service portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Service portfolio
The service portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Performed a minimum of 3 make-up services Portfolio reference
Minimum
Intense
Special occasion
Natural
Used all appropriate equipment Portfolio reference
Couch, chair or stool
Workstation or trolley
Foundation sponges or brushes
Make-up brushes
Mixing palette
Mirror
Tweezers
Eyelash curlers
Brush cleaner
Make-up sanitiser
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Used all appropriate products Portfolio reference
Eye make-up remover
Cleanser
Skin toners, fresheners, astringents or tonics
Moisturising creams
Eye creams or gels
Pre-base products (mattifying, light reflective, anti-ageing)
Colour corrective products (lilac, green, orange)
Foundations (cream, liquid, mousse, gel, compacts, cakes, light-reflecting, all-in-one, mineral, matt), tinted moisturisers
Concealers, brightener and correctors (cream, liquid, gel, stick, palette)
Face powders (loose, compact, mineral, light-reflecting, shimmer, translucent)
Bronzing products
Shaders, highlighters
Cheek products (cream, powder, liquid tints, mineral-based)
Eyebrow products (pencils, powders, gels)
Eyeshadows
Eyeliner products (liquid, gel, kohl pencil, pencil, cake)
Mascara (waterproof and non-waterproof)
Lip liner
Lipstick
Lip gloss or lip lacquer
Fixing product
Given all types of advice Portfolio reference
Aftercare
Possible contra-actions
Post-treatment restrictions
Additional products and services
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Considered all resources needed Portfolio reference
Tools and equipment
Products
Time
Used all techniques Portfolio reference
Precision base application
Contouring
Concealing/colour correction
Blending
Stippling
Eye products
Lip products
Used all types of additional media Portfolio reference
False eyelashes (strip and flair)
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
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Signature Date
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Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the Pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the Merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the Distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO3 - Be able to prepare for make-up services
LO4 - Be able to provide make-up services Learners must carry out a complete make-up service which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Service • One complete make-up look on a client/model demonstrating a range of techniques creating one overall look, the theme being either minimal, intense, special occasion or natural
Resources • Appropriate selection of equipment to demonstrate the full range of service and to meet the service needs and outcomes
Product • At a minimum the candidate is expected to demonstrate the use of foundation, concealer, blusher, eye-shadow, eye liner, mascara, lip liner, lipstick and setting products
Techniques • Base, blending and concealing, contouring, eye and lip products application, correction techniques used where applicable
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Graded practical assessmentFor detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to prepare for make-up services
P1 - Prepare and check client/model, work area, equipment and products prior to the make-up service
P2 - Agree the service and check for contra-indications
P3 - Explain the procedure to the client/model
P4 - Instruct the client/model on positioning for the service
LO4 Be able to provide make-up services
P5 - Prepare the client/model’s skin with appropriate products and techniques
P6 - Select the required equipment and products for the service
P7 - Use make-up techniques as appropriate in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines
P8 - Provide aftercare advice
P9 - Update the client/model’s treatment records
P10 - Prepare the work area for the next service
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Learners must meet all Pass Criteria and all Merit Criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adjust communication techniques to meet the client’s needs
M2 - Ensure client comfort throughout the service
M3 - Use techniques to promote the retail of products or additional services
Learners must meet all Pass Criteria, all Merit Criteria and all Distinction Criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria
D1 - Explain their choice of methods, tools and techniques used during the service
D2 - Create a finished look that reflects a commercially skilled application
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
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UBT202M
L/615/0948
Anatomy and physiology for beauty
UBT202M_v1
therapists
90 Anatomy and physiology for beauty therapists
Theory only mandatory unitThis unit is a theory only unit. Unit content, describing what should be covered in teaching and learning and via formative assessment can be found in the Unit Specification. The Unit Specification can be found here http://qualifications.vtct.org.uk/finder/unitpdf/UBT202M.pdf. This unit will be assessed as part of the external examinations at the end of the period of learning.
This unit will be assessed as part of one of two final external examination papers. Each exam will comprise of a written paper with two sections A and B. Learners will have to complete both sections and there will be no optional questions in either section.
Section A consists of a blend of multiple choice and short response questions. Section B will consist of extended response questions. Real-life case studies, scenarios and client examples are used to ‘set the scene’ and provide the basis for objective assessment of applied knowledge and understanding.
There are no Assessment Records required by VTCT for this individual unit. Achievement will be recorded as part of the record relating to the external examinations for the overall qualification.
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UCO28M
L/507/5626
Health and safety in the salon
UCO28M_v3
92 Health and safety in the salon
Theory only mandatory unitThis unit is a theory only unit. Unit content, describing what should be covered in teaching and learning and via formative assessment can be found in the Unit Specification. The Unit Specification can be found here http://qualifications.vtct.org.uk/finder/unitpdf/UCO28M.pdf. This unit will be assessed as part of the external examinations at the end of the period of learning.
The external examinations will comprise of a written paper with two sections, A and B. Learners will have to complete both sections and there will be no optional questions in either section. Section A consists of a blend of multiple choice and short response questions which will assess knowledge and understanding across the breadth of mandatory units. Section B will largely include extended response questions. Each of these will challenge learners in the application of knowledge and understanding, in a practical technical context.
This unit will be assessed as part of one of two final external examination papers. Each exam will comprise of a written paper with two sections A and B. Learners will have to complete both sections and there will be no optional questions in either section.
Section A consists of a blend of multiple choice and short response questions. Section B will consist of extended response questions. Real –life case studies, scenarios and client examples are used to ‘set the scene’ and provide the basis for objective assessment of applied knowledge and understanding.
There are no Assessment Records required by VTCT for this individual unit. Achievement will be recorded as part of the record relating to the external examinations for the overall qualification.
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UBT90M
D/507/5517
Client care and consultation
UBT90M_v3
94 Client care and consultation
Service portfolioLearners must:Produce a service portfolio that includes evidence of practical consultation carried out with proficiency. The service portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the services to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The service portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learner’s performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst service portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Service portfolio
The service portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Carried out a minimum of 4 consultations on different clients or treatments (not including the graded practical assessment)
Portfolio reference
New clients
Existing clients
Male or female
Used all consultation techniques Portfolio referenceVerbal
Non-verbal
Written
Considered all implications Portfolio referenceCost of maintenance
Frequency of maintenance (if applicable)
Advice on further or additional treatments
Benefits
Effects of and limitations to other services
Changes to existing care routine
95Client care and consultation
Considered all factors limiting or affecting services
Portfolio reference
Adverse hair
Skin or nail conditions
Results of previous services and products used
Clients’ lifestyles
Thermal, tactile and sensitivity test results
Taken all courses of action Portfolio referenceOffering information
Advice and guidance
Referral to sources of support in line with salon’s procedures
Given all types of advice Portfolio reference
Relating to client expectations/realistic outcomes
Possible contra-actions
Aftercare
Specific additional products and treatments
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
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IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
96 Client care and consultation
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97Client care and consultation
Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO4 - Be able to conduct a client consultation Learners must carry out one complete consultation for a beauty treatment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Consultation • Independent and comprehensive consultation on a new client for any treatment or service (in line with commercial timings for each service or treatment)
Courses of action • The selection of techniques• Tools• Products and equipment considering test results• Factors limiting or affecting the treatment or service• Implications• Skin or body characteristics
All types of advice • Relating to the client’s expectations/realistic outcomes• Possible contra-actions• After care• Additional products and treatments or services
Review options • Agree on a course of action for the treatment or service
98 Client care and consultation
For detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all pass criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO4 Be able to conduct a client consultation
P1 - Prepare self and work area for consultation
P2 - Prepare and utilise client records
P3 - Demonstrate consultation techniques
P4 - Identify factors which may limit or affect the desired outcome
P5 - Communicate a treatment/service plan to the client
P6 - Gain signatures to evidence client approval and consent
P7 - Provide recommendations and aftercare advice
P8 - Update the client treatment records
P9 - Complete the consultation within the commercially specified time
99Client care and consultation
Learners must meet all pass criteria and all merit criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adapt and tailor interpersonal communication to the client
M2 - Adapt and modify the proposed treatment plan based on information elicited from the client
M3 - Relate the questions and information provided during the consultation specifically to the client’s individual needs
Learners must meet all pass criteria, all merit criteria and all distinction criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria
D1 - Evaluate the effectiveness of the consultation
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
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100 Client care and consultation
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UBT92M
K/507/5519
Body analysis
UBT92M_v3
102 Body analysis
Service portfolioLearners must:Produce a service portfolio that includes evidence of practical treatments carried out with proficiency. The service portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The service portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learner’s performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst service portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Service portfolio
The service portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Used all equipment and tools Portfolio referenceConsultation card with figure analysis charts
Tape measure
Weighing scales
Stadiometers or height chart
Plumb line
Skin fold callipers
Carried out analysis to cover Portfolio referencePostural faults or deviations
Figure faults or deviations
Body type
Fat type and presence of cellulite
Muscle tone
Fluid retention
BMI
Given all types of advice Portfolio referenceAftercare (recommended course of treatment)
Possible contra-actions
Improvements to posture, diet, lifestyle
Post treatment restrictions
Additional products and services
103Body analysis
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
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IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
104 Body analysis
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105Body analysis
Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO2 - Be able to complete a body analysis Learners must carry out a complete treatment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • One full body analysis completed as part of the consultation process for body therapy treatments. Recommended consultation time to include body analysis 40 minutes maximum
Equipment and tools • Consultation card with figure analysis charts• Tape measure• Weighing scales• Stadiometers/height chart• Plumb line• Skin fold callipers
106 Body analysis
For detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all pass criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO2 Be able to complete a body analysis
P1 - Prepare and check the client, area and equipment prior to the body analysis
P2 - Complete a body analysis in line with salon procedures
P3 - Recommend salon products and equipment to achieve the treatment objectives
P4 - Update and maintain treatment records
107Body analysis
Learners must meet all pass criteria and all merit criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adapt and tailor interpersonal communication to the client
M2 - Use effective strategies to promote and sell products and additional services
Learners must meet all pass criteria, all merit criteria and all distinction criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria D1 - Justify the accuracy of the conclusions drawn and recommendations made during the body analysis
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
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108 Body analysis
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UBT97M
F/507/5543
Swedish massage therapy
UBT97M_v3
110 Swedish massage therapy
Treatment portfolioLearners must:Produce a treatment portfolio that includes evidence of practical treatments carried out with proficiency. The treatment portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The treatment portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learner’s performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst treatment portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Treatment portfolio
The treatment portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Carried out a minimum of Portfolio reference4 Swedish massage treatments
Treated all areas Portfolio referenceFace
Head
Neck
Chest
Shoulders
Abdomen
Arms
Hands
Legs
Feet
Back
Used all massage mediums Portfolio referenceOil
Cream
Gel
Pre-blended aromatherapy oils
Talc
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Used all massage movements Portfolio referenceEffleurage
Petrissage
Tapotement
Vibration
Frictions
Used all methods of massage adaptation Portfolio referenceForearm
Heel of hand
Elbow
Covered all common postural faults Portfolio referenceKyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Winged scapula
Covered all treatment needs/objectives Portfolio referenceRelaxation
Stimulation
Easing of muscular tension and stiffness
Given all types of advice Portfolio reference
Aftercare
Possible contra-actions
Improvements to posture, diet, lifestyle
Post-treatment restrictions
Additional products and services
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
112 Swedish massage therapy
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113Swedish massage therapy
Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques or technical processes, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO4 - Be able to prepare the client, self and the work area for Swedish massage therapy
LO5 - Be able to provide Swedish massage therapy Learners must carry out a complete treatment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • One full body massage covering all treatment areas of the face and body (recommended service time 90 minutes)
All massage movements
• Effleurage• Petrissage• Tapotement• Vibration• Frictions
114 Swedish massage therapy
For detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all pass Criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO4 Be able to prepare the client, self and the work area for Swedish massage therapyP1 - Prepare and check the client, work area, equipment and products prior to the Swedish massage therapy
P2 - Agree the treatment with the client and check for contra-indications
P3 - Explain the treatment procedure to the client
P4 - Instruct the client on clothing removal and positioning for Swedish massage therapy
LO5 Be able to provide Swedish massage therapy
P5 - Prepare the client’s skin for Swedish massage therapy
P6 - Perform a Swedish massage therapy treatment using all classical massage techniques safely and effectively
P7 - Complete the treatment to the client’s satisfaction and in a commercially acceptable time
P8 - Provide suitable aftercare advice to the client
P9 - Maintain accurate client records
P10 - Prepare the area for the next treatment
115Swedish massage therapy
Learners must meet all pass criteria and all merit criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adapt and tailor interpersonal communication to the client
M2 - Ensure optimum client comfort and protection of the client’s modesty throughout the treatment
M3 - Use effective strategies to promote and sell products and additional services
Learners must meet all pass criteria, all merit criteria and all distinction criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria D1 - Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the treatment provided and recommendations for future Swedish massage therapy treatments
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
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116 Swedish massage therapy
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UBT104M
A/507/5430
Body electrical treatments
UBT104M_v3
118 Body electrical treatments
Treatment portfolioLearners must:Produce a treatment portfolio that includes evidence of practical treatments carried out with proficiency. The treatment portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The treatment portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learner’s performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst treatment portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Treatment portfolio
The treatment portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Carried out a minimum of Portfolio reference6 body electrical treatments. The learner needs to be shown how to provide the correct treatment to improve skin condition and texture, improve lymphatic drainage, muscle condition and body contours
Used all equipment Portfolio referenceHigh frequency
Galvanic
Faradic
Vacuum suction
Microcurrent
Microdermabrasion
Treated all body types and conditions Portfolio referenceEndomorph
Mesomorph
Ectomorph
Cellulite
Poor muscle tone
Sluggish circulation
119Body electrical treatments
Given all types of aftercare Portfolio referenceInitial after care
Possible contra-actions
Post-treatment restrictions
Recommended products and treatments
Time intervals between treatments
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
120 Body electrical treatments
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121Body electrical treatments
Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO3 - Be able to prepare the client, self and the work area for body electrical treatments
LO4 - Be able to provide body electrical treatments Learners must carry out a complete body electrical treatment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • One body treatment using a minimum of two body machines (maximum treatment time 60 minutes)
Products and equipment
• Professional products and all machines to include high frequency• Galvanic• Faradic• Vacuum suction• Microcurrent• Microdermabrasion and attachments
122 Body electrical treatments
For detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all pass criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to prepare the client, self and the work area for body electrical treatmentsP1 - Prepare and check the area, equipment and products prior to the body electrical treatment
P2 - Agree the treatment and check for contra-indications
P3 - Explain the treatment and treatment procedure to the client
P4 - Instruct the client on clothing removal and positioning for treatment
LO4 Be able to provide body electrical treatments
P5 - Prepare the client and their skin for the body electrical treatment
P6 - Select the products and body electrical treatment as agreed with the client
P7 - Apply the body electrical treatment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
P8 - Carry out the body electrical treatment using safe and hygienic working practices
P9 - Provide aftercare advice in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
P10 - Record and maintain client record cards
P11 - Prepare the area for the next treatment
123Body electrical treatments
Learners must meet all pass criteria and all merit criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adapt and tailor interpersonal communication to the client
M2 - Ensure optimum client comfort and protection of the client’s modesty throughout the treatment
M3 - Use effective strategies to promote and sell products and additional treatments
M4 - Apply the body electrical treatment using a precision technique, with evenly applied products
Learners must meet all pass criteria, all merit criteria and all distinction criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria D1 - Justify the selection of methods and techniques used during the body electrical treatment
D2 - Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and recommendations for future treatments
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
124 Body electrical treatments
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UBT93M
J/507/5530
Skin analysis
UBT93M_v3
126 Skin analysis
Treatment portfolioLearners must:Produce a treatment portfolio that includes evidence of practical treatments carried out with proficiency. The service portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The treatment portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learner’s performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst treatment portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Treatment portfolio
The treatment portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Used all equipment and tools Portfolio referenceConsultation card
Magnifying lamp
Woods lamp
Analysed all factors Portfolio referenceSkin type
Skin characteristics
Skin conditions
Reaction levels
Special requirements
Pigmentation concerns
Given all types of advice Portfolio referenceRecommendations for treatment, courses of treatment
Aftercare
Possible contra-actions
Improvements to posture, diet, lifestyle
Post-treatment restrictions
Additional products and services
127Skin analysis
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Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
128 Skin analysis
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129Skin analysis
Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO2 - Be able to complete a facial skin analysis Learners must carry out a complete treatment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • One full analysis completed as part of the consultation process for facial therapy treatments. Recommended consultation time to include facial analysis 30 minutes maximum
Equipment and tools • Consultation card • Magnifying lamp and/or woods lamp
130 Skin analysis
For detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all pass criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO2 Be able to complete a facial skin analysis
P1 - Prepare and check the client, area and equipment prior to the facial skin analysis
P2 - Complete a skin analysis, in line with salon procedures
P3 - Recommend salon products and equipment to achieve the treatment objectives
P4 - Update and maintain treatment records
131Skin analysis
Learners must meet all pass criteria and all merit criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adapt and tailor interpersonal communication to the client
M2 - Use effective strategies to promote and sell products and additional services
Learners must meet all pass criteria, all merit criteria and all distinction criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria D1 - Complete the analysis by drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions reflecting mastery of professional skin analysis techniques
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
132 Skin analysis
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UBT103M
F/507/5428
Facial electrical treatments
UBT103M_v3
134 Facial electrical treatments
Treatment portfolioLearners must:Produce a treatment portfolio that includes evidence of practical treatments carried out with proficiency. The treatment portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The treatment portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learner’s performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst treatment portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Treatment portfolio
The treatment portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Carried out a minimum of Portfolio reference6 facial electrical treatments. The learner needs to be shown how to provide the correct treatment to improve skin condition and texture, improve lymphatic drainage, muscle condition and facial contours
Used all equipment Portfolio referenceHigh frequency
Galvanic
Faradic
Vacuum suction
Microcurrent
Microdermabrasion
Treated all skin types and conditions Portfolio referenceOily
Dry
Combination
Sensitive
Mature
Dehydrated
Congested
Vascular
Milia extraction
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Given all types of aftercare Portfolio referenceInitial aftercare
Possible contra-actions
Post-treatment restrictions
Recommended products and treatments
Time intervals between treatments
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
136 Facial electrical treatments
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137Facial electrical treatments
Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO3 - Be able to prepare the client, self and work area for a facial electrical treatment
LO4 - Be able to provide a facial electrical treatment Learners must carry out a complete treatment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • One facial electrical treatment using a minimum of two machines (maximum treatment time 75 minutes)
Products and equipment
• Professional skin care range• High frequency machine• Galvanic machine• Faradic machine• Vacuum suction machine• Microcurrent machine• Microdermabrasion machine and attachments
138 Facial electrical treatments
For detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all pass criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to prepare the client, self and work area for a facial electrical treatmentP1 - Prepare and check the area, equipment and products prior to the facial electrical treatment
P2 - Agree the treatment and check for contra-indications
P3 - Explain the treatment procedure to the client
P4 - Instruct the client on clothing removal and positioning for treatment
LO4 Be able to provide a facial electrical treatment
P5 - Prepare the client and their skin for the facial electrical treatment
P6 - Select the products and facial electrical treatment as agreed with the client
P7 - Apply the facial electrical treatment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
P8 - Carry out the facial electrical treatment using safe and hygienic working practices
P9 - Provide aftercare advice in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
P10 - Record and maintain client record cards
P11 - Prepare the area for the next treatment
139Facial electrical treatments
Learners must meet all pass criteria and all merit criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adapt and tailor interpersonal communication to the client
M2 - Ensure optimum client comfort and protection of the client’s modesty throughout the treatment
M3 - Use effective strategies to promote and sell products and additional treatments
M4 - Apply the facial electrical treatment using a precision technique, with evenly applied products
Learners must meet all pass criteria, all merit criteria and all distinction criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria D1 - Justify the selection of methods and techniques used during the facial electrical treatment
D2 - Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment and recommendations for future treatments
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
140 Facial electrical treatments
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UBT102M
H/507/5423
Electrical science
UBT102M_v3
142 Electrical science
Theory only mandatory unitThis unit is a theory only unit. Unit content, describing what should be covered in teaching and learning and via formative assessment can be found in the Unit Specification. The Unit Specification can be found here http://qualifications.vtct.org.uk/finder/unitpdf/UBT102M.pdf. This unit will be assessed as part of the external examinations at the end of the period of learning.
The external examinations will comprise of a written paper with two sections, A and B. Learners will have to complete both sections and there will be no optional questions in either section. Section A consists of a blend of multiple choice and short response questions which will assess knowledge and understanding across the breadth of mandatory units. Section B will largely include extended response questions. Each of these will challenge learners in the application of knowledge and understanding, in a practical technical context.
This unit will be assessed as part of one of two final external examination papers. Each exam will comprise of a written paper with two sections A and B. Learners will have to complete both sections and there will be no optional questions in either section.
Section A consists of a blend of multiple choice and short response questions. Section B will consist of extended response questions. Real –life case studies, scenarios and client examples are used to ‘set the scene’ and provide the basis for objective assessment of applied knowledge and understanding.
There are no Assessment Records required by VTCT for this individual unit. Achievement will be recorded as part of the record relating to the external examinations for the overall qualification.
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UBT99M
H/507/5549
Mechanical massage
UBT99M_v3
144 Mechanical massage
Treatment portfolioLearners must:Produce a treatment portfolio that includes evidence of practical treatments carried out with proficiency. The treatment portfolio is an evidence requirement which must be completed prior to learners undertaking the practical assessment and graded synoptic assessment. VTCT specifies the treatments to be carried out and evidenced in the portfolio.
The treatment portfolio can be used as a confirmatory and formative assessment to prepare learners for the practical and synoptic assessments. The purpose of this portfolio is to evaluate learner performance and use the information gathered to shape and improve the learner’s performance in preparation for summative assessments.
Centres should consider the use of formative self and peer assessment as part of the learning journey. Whilst treatment portfolios are not graded, they may be sampled by the EQA.
Treatment portfolio
The treatment portfolio should contain evidence that learners have:
Carried out a minimum of Portfolio reference2 mechanical massage treatments. The learner needs to have provided mechanical massage to the following treatment areas: front of legs, abdomen, arms, shoulders, back of legs and back
1 infra-red. The learner needs to have provided infra-red treatments to the back and back of legs
Used all equipment Portfolio referenceGyratory
Infra-red
Audiosonic
Covered all treatment needs/objectives Portfolio referenceRelaxation
Stimulating
Sense of well being
Uplifting
Easing of muscular tension and stiffness
Anti-cellulite
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Given all types of advice Portfolio referenceAftercare
Possible contra-actions
Improvements to posture, diet, lifestyle
Post-treatment restrictions
Additional products and services
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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Graded practical assessmentAll practical mandatory units are graded. Employers have identified mandatory units as those which contain the primary practical skills and higher order cognitive skills required for employment.
• At the pass grade, the key theme is proficient technical skills and safe performance, which will meet the minimum industry standards of practice.
• At the merit grade, the emphasis is on excellent technical skills and techniques, organisational skills or communication skills, where these skills are deemed to be of seminal importance to employers, in a particular context.
• At the distinction grade, where a finished product is an output of the practical activity, mastery of professional techniques, demonstrated via product evidence, is always an essential component of the criteria, as are higher order cognitive skills such as an ability to reflect upon and evaluate one’s own performance and to justify the methods and techniques chosen.
The grading model used is analytical, non-compensatory and hurdle based.
Learners must:LO3 - Be able to prepare the client, self and the work area for mechanical massage and infra-red
treatments
LO4 - Be able to provide mechanical massage and infra-red treatments Learners must carry out a complete treatment which will be observed, marked and graded by centre assessors. The grade achieved in the graded practical assessment will be the grade awarded for the unit. The graded practical assessment must take place in a real or realistic working environment on a real client.
At a minimum the graded practical assessment for this unit must cover:
Treatment • One full body treatment covering all treatment areas of the body• Demonstrating an infra-red treatment on the back (recommended
treatment time no less than 5–10 minutes dependent on the client reaction to treatment)
• A gyratory vibrator massage and an audiosonic massage (recommended treatment time no less than 30 and 20 minutes (respectively) dependent on client size and reaction to treatment)
Equipment • All gyratory attachments (if using a pedestal gyrator) round/curved sponge
• Heavy pronged applicator• Egg box applicator• Light house applicator• Pin cushion applicator• Audiosonic attachment – flat head and round head
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For detailed information on the graded practical assessment you must refer to the section 6.5.1 of the Qualification Specification.
Graded practical assessment
Learners must meet all pass criteria to achieve a pass grade.
Pass Criteria LO3 Be able to prepare the client, self and the work area for mechanical massage and infra-red treatmentsP1 - Prepare and check the client, work area, equipment and products prior to the mechanical massage or infra-red treatments
P2 - Agree the treatment with the client and check for contra-indications
P3 - Explain the treatment procedure to the client
P4 - Instruct the client on clothing removal and positioning for a mechanical massage or infra-red treatment
LO4 Be able to provide mechanical massage and infra-red treatments
P5 - Prepare the client’s skin for a mechanical massage or infra-red treatment
P6 - Perform an infra-red treatment safely and effectively
P7 - Perform a mechanical massage treatment safely and effectively
P8 - Complete the treatment to the client’s satisfaction and in a commercially acceptable time
P9 - Provide suitable aftercare advice to the client
P10 - Update and maintain accurate client records
P11 - Prepare the area for the next treatment
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Learners must meet all pass criteria and all merit criteria to achieve a merit grade.
Merit Criteria
M1 - Adapt and tailor interpersonal communication to the client
M2 - Ensure optimum client comfort and protection of the client’s modesty throughout the treatment
M3 - Use effective strategies to promote and sell products and additional treatments
Learners must meet all pass criteria, all merit criteria and all distinction criteria to achieve a distinction grade.
Distinction Criteria D1 - Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the treatment and provide recommendations for future mechanical massage or infra-red treatments
Grade achievedPass Merit Distinction
Assessor LearnerSignature Date
Signature Date
IQA (if sampled) EQA (if sampled)Signature Date
Signature Date
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UBT95M
M/507/5537
Anatomy and physiology for the face
UBT95M_v3
and body systems
152 Anatomy and physiology for the face and body systems
Theory only mandatory unitThis unit is a theory only unit. Unit content, describing what should be covered in teaching and learning and via formative assessment can be found in the Unit Specification. The Unit Specification can be found here http://qualifications.vtct.org.uk/finder/unitpdf/UBT95M.pdf. This unit will be assessed as part of the external examinations at the end of the period of learning.
The external examinations will comprise of a written paper with two sections, A and B. Learners will have to complete both sections and there will be no optional questions in either section. Section A consists of a blend of multiple choice and short response questions which will assess knowledge and understanding across the breadth of mandatory units. Section B will largely include extended response questions. Each of these will challenge learners in the application of knowledge and understanding, in a practical technical context.
This unit will be assessed as part of one of two final external examination papers. Each exam will comprise of a written paper with two sections A and B. Learners will have to complete both sections and there will be no optional questions in either section.
Section A consists of a blend of multiple choice and short response questions. Section B will consist of extended response questions. Real –life case studies, scenarios and client examples are used to ‘set the scene’ and provide the basis for objective assessment of applied knowledge and understanding.
There are no Assessment Records required by VTCT for this individual unit. Achievement will be recorded as part of the record relating to the external examinations for the overall qualification.
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