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

Perform advanced massage in a hairdressing environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
262560  Perform advanced massage in a hairdressing environment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hairdressing Cosmetology and Beauty 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 11 - Services Personal Care 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 unit standard replaces: 
US ID Unit Standard Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Credits Replacement Status
114827  Perform advanced head massage and hair treatments  Level 2  NQF Level 02  5   

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard will enable learners to perform a comprehensive massage service appropriate to the environment of the hairdressing salon.

A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Explain massage services.
  • Perform scalp massage services.
  • Perform massage services to neck, shoulders and arms. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 1.
  • Shampoo, condition and treat scalp and hair at NQF Level 2. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Massage techniques include but are not limited to:
  • Effleurage.
  • Petrissage.
  • Tapotement.
  • Kneading.
  • Friction.
  • Pressure points.

    Advanced massage services include but are not limited to:
  • Scalp.
  • Neck.
  • Shoulders.
  • Arms. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain massage services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Indications and contraindications relating to massage treatment are explained within the salon environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Physiological and psychological benefits of massage and massage techniques are explained within the salon environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Forms of massage are explained that are appropriate for the salon environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Massage techniques and products are described in terms of their purpose, advantages and disadvantages for the salon environment. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Perform scalp massage services. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Selection of appropriate scalp massage techniques and products is explained according to client requirements and manufacturer's instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Scalp massage is performed using recognised procedures and techniques. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Massage techniques include the application method of massage products.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Correct posture is maintained during the massage according to operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Scalp massage is finished off according to massage product manufacturer's instructions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Perform massage services to neck, shoulders and arms. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Selection of appropriate massage techniques and products is explained according to client requirements and manufacturer's instructions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Massage techniques are performed using recognised procedures and techniques. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Massage techniques include the application of massage products.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Correct posture during the massage is maintained according to operational requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Massage is finished off according to massage product manufacturer's instructions. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA in accordance with the current ETQA regulations.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Other ETQAs who have a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA would be responsible for moderation of achievements of learners who meet the requirements of this qualification. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Features of retail massage products.
  • Massage techniques.
  • Posture during a massage.
  • Benefits of massage. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identifying and solving problems by selecting appropriate massage techniques to suit client needs. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Working effectively with others as a member of a team to deliver an effective massage service. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively by ensuring that all tools and materials are available for a massage service. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information in order to select appropriate massage techniques and products. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicating effectively with clients by ensuring that their desired outcomes from the massage service are understood and achieved. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically by ensuring that selected products are compatible with client's skin type and condition. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    This unit standard replaces unit standard 114827, "Perform advanced head massage and hair treatments", Level 2, 5 credits. 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  65750   National Certificate: Hairdressing  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  65749   National Certificate: Hairdressing  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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