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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Advanced Diploma: Health and Skin Care

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
48414	Advanced Diploma: Health and Skin Care
ORIGINATOR
Isa Carstens Health and Skincare Academy
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
-			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Advanced Diploma	Field 09 - Health Sciences and Social Services		Preventive Health
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	120	Level 6	NQF Level 07	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 10105/14	2015-07-01	2018-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-06-30		2022-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The primary purpose of the Advanced Health and Skin Care Diploma`s qualifications is to provide qualifying learners with the following:

To ensure :

That each learner becomes a multi-skilled aesthetician with a holistic approach to Health and Skin Care and qualifies for employment nationally and internationally.

That learners obtain and develop new knowledge in this field of training on an advanced level and can identify and perform versatile treatments like Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Manual Lymph Drainage Vodder, Nuchal Cranial Reflexology, Advanced Massage and Advanced Body Therapy applicable to each individuals` health and skin condition.

That learners keep up to date with the latest national and international changing needs of the profession and the market place, including technology, products and niche markets.

That learners maintain a high ethical code of conduct and set a professional standard, and obtain the necessary experience and knowledge through experiential learning in our clinic, which is run like any Skin Care clinic or Salon in the market place for the public, allowing for accessible employment.

That learners are able to have a more analytical approach to solutions for treatments, by doing a number of case studies where they monitor the influence of the treatment on their clients.

That learners are able to perform a wide variety of advanced techniques to enhance the health and wellness of their clients.

That learners are able to manage their time and take complete accountability for achieving output.

That learners are able to analyse and evaluate a wide range of information and select the best treatment for their clients.

That learners maintain a professional and ethical attitude toward the profession at all times.

Rationale for the Qualification

In terms of the Health and Skin Care Industry, on a national as well as international basis, the requirements for a Health and Skin Care Professional / Practitioner are that they are versatile in their approach to identifying treatments, are employable, show support to the medical profession at all times and are able to do the Advanced Skin and Body Therapy within the field. The Advanced Health and Skin Care Diploma includes all the theory that supports the practical skills and application, of the learners at an advanced level.

The Advanced Health and Skin Care Diploma is to be registered as a qualification within the framework of qualifications for Health and Welfare.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

NQF Level 5 - 240 Credits - Diploma in Health and Skin Care. (Level 5)

English (Level 4)

Learner must be able to communicate fluently in English.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL policy in place.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

N/A

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The learner will be able to ascertain the advanced health and skin care needs of his/her clients, through advanced visual and verbal assessment.

The learner must adopt an attitude of analytical and critical thinking in order to formulate and recommend specific treatments and Advanced Therapies.

The learner will be able to manage him/herself, his/her time to perform treatments and work effectively with other therapists in the clinic.

The learner will show responsibility towards the health of others and of the environment.

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Problems are solved by critically holistically evaluating individual health, body and skin conditions.

Problems are solved by generating comprehensive and complimentary advanced treatments for dealing with health and skin conditions.

The learner collates a record of knowledge and case studies to ensure there is accessible reference when required.

The learner demonstrates effective time management understanding and the implications of an organised work environment (professionalism).

The learner demonstrates an empathetic, yet professional attitude whilst dealing with a vast client base.

The learner demonstrates the ability for the understanding of organisational hierarchies and importance of teamwork, which will enhance his/her marketability/employability.

Mathematical techniques are used when formulating individual treatments.

Specific client needs are identified and analysed in order to best utilising available advanced treatments and technology, ensuring the utmost is done to protect the health of others and the environment.

A wide variety of advanced techniques are performed to enhance the health and wellness of the client and the marketability of the therapist.

Various case studies and 160 hours experiential learning are documented to provide working environment experience.

Entrepreneurial skills are developed throughout the case studies as well as the presentation of a comprehensive Business Plan, in order to enhance economic productivity.

An understanding of the systems existing within the health and skin care field is demonstrated by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

Information within the health, body, skin care and related fields is collected, analysed, organised and critically evaluated in two research projects.

Integrated Assessment

Learners are assessed using different sources of evidence and different methods of assessment:

Continuous assessment of theory related subjects through verbal and written evaluations, to test knowledge, are conducted.

Continuous assessment helps to develop an increasing critical awareness of the learners` own progress and empowers him/her to improve future performance. It also helps the lecturers to develop a critical awareness of the needs of individual learners.

Formative and summative assessments are used for practical application i.e. practical simulation on actual clients (case studies).

Summative assessments are used to provide information about the learner`s competence as a Health and Skin Care therapist in Advanced therapies against unit standards.

Peer assessments in practical classes.

Assessments in the market place by salon owners during experiential learning.

Learners are provided with opportunities to display an ability to integrate practical performance, actions, concepts and theory across unit standards to achieve competence in relation to the purpose of this qualification in formative and summative assessments.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

On an International level, we are a recognised provider of CIDESCO and CIBTAC. CIDESCO offers a diploma in Aromatherapy and CIBTAC offers an Advanced Aesthetics Diploma (AAD) for which our learners can enrol.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

To date we accommodate learners with a Health and Skin Care Diploma from national registered Health and Skin Care schools or from CIDESCO or CIBTAC (UK). We are however still awaiting the unit standards to be provided by SAQA in order to benchmark entry levels.

On a vertical level, this qualification can provide entry to higher diplomas in e.g. Spa Management, Clinical Skin Care and Therapeutic Aromatherapy and Reflexology.

MODERATION OPTIONS

A system of second examiners within the institution is used, together with a system of external examiners at exit levels to the qualification.

Where professional bodies (SAAHSP - South African Association of Health and Skin Care Professionals, CIDESCO from Switzerland and CIBTAC from the United Kingdom) and statutory bodies are involved, their assessors are involved in the moderation.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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