Health, safety and hygiene for complementary therapies UC20280 J/501/9068 Learner name: VRQ Learner number:
VTCT is the specialist awarding body for the Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapy and Sport and Active Leisure sectors, with over 45 years of experience. VTCT is an awarding body regulated by national organisations including Ofqual, SQA, DCELLS and CCEA. VTCT is a registered charity investing in education and skills but also giving to good causes in the area of facial disfigurement. Statement of unit achievement By signing this statement of unit achievement you are confirming that all learning outcomes, assessment criteria and range statements have been achieved under specified conditions and that the evidence gathered is authentic. This statement of unit achievement table must be completed prior to claiming certification. Unit code Date achieved Learner signature Assessor initials IV signature (if sampled) Assessor tracking table All assessors using this Record of Assessment book must complete this table. This is required for verification purposes. Assessor name Assessor signature Assessors initials Assessor number (optional)
UC20280 Health, safety and hygiene for complementary therapies The aim of this unit is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to work safely and hygienically within the complementary and integrated healthcare sector. UC20280_v10
Level 2 Credit value 4 GLH 30 Observation(s) 2 External paper(s) 0
Health, safety and hygiene for complementary therapies Learning outcomes On completion of this unit you will: 1. Be able to apply hygiene procedures 2. Be able to maintain health and safety procedures and policies Evidence requirements 1. Environment Evidence for this unit must be gathered in a real or realistic working environment. 2. Simulation Simulation is not allowed in this unit. 3. Observation outcomes Competent performance of Observation outcomes must be demonstrated to your assessor on at least two occasions, and must be completed in a commercially acceptable time. 4. Knowledge outcomes There must be evidence that you possess all the knowledge and understanding listed in the Knowledge section of this unit. In most cases this can be done by your assessor questioning you orally. However, other techniques, such as projects, assignments and/or reflective accounts may also be used. 5. External paper There is no external paper requirement for this unit. 6. Tutor/Assessor guidance You will be guided by your tutor/assessor on how to achieve learning outcomes in this unit. All outcomes must be achieved. 7. Case studies There is no case study requirement for this unit. UC20280 3
Achieving observations and range Achieving observation outcomes Your assessor will observe your performance of practical tasks. The minimum number of observations required is indicated in the evidence requirements section of this unit. Achieving range There are no range statements that apply to this unit. Criteria may not always naturally occur during a practical observation. In such instances you will be asked questions to demonstrate your competence in this area. Your assessor will document the criteria that have been achieved through oral questioning. Your assessor will sign off an outcome when all criteria have been competently achieved. 4 UC20280
Observations Outcome 1 Be able to apply hygiene procedures You can: a. Use the hygienic procedures required for a range of treatments b. Demonstrate a suitable level of personal presentation *May be assessed through oral questioning. Observation 1 2 Date achieved Criteria questioned orally Portfolio reference Assessor initials Learner signature UC20280 5
Outcome 2 Be able to maintain health and safety procedures and policies You can: a. Follow health and safety procedures b. Conduct self within health and safety practices c. Deal with hazards or risks within own area of responsibility* d. Report on hazards or risks that need referral* e. Demonstrate safe handling of products, materials, tools and equipment safely to meet with manufacturer s instructions *May be assessed through oral questioning. Observation 1 2 Date achieved Criteria questioned orally Portfolio reference Assessor initials Learner signature 6 UC20280
Developing knowledge Achieving knowledge outcomes You will be guided by your tutor and assessor on the evidence that needs to be produced. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed using the assessment methods listed below: Where possible your assessor will integrate knowledge outcomes into practical observations through oral questioning. Observed work Witness statements Audio-visual media Evidence of prior learning or attainment Written questions Oral questions Assignments Case studies UC20280 7
Knowledge Outcome 1 Be able to apply hygiene procedures You can: Portfolio reference / Assessor initials* c. Explain the hygienic procedures required for a range of treatments * Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. 8 UC20280
Outcome 2 Be able to maintain health and safety procedures and policies You can: Portfolio reference / Assessor initials* f. Explain the differences between legislation, codes of practice and workplace policies relating to complementary therapies g. Describe hazards or risks that may occur within own area of responsibility * Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. UC20280 9
Unit content This section provides guidance on the recommended knowledge and skills required to enable you to achieve each of the learning outcomes in this unit. Your tutor/assessor will ensure you have the opportunity to cover all of the unit content. Outcome 1: Be able to apply hygiene procedures Hygiene procedures: Principles of hygiene, principles of infection control (e.g. bacterial, fungal, viral, parasitic), sanitisation of surfaces, tools and equipment, hygienic preparation of the therapist and client, hand washing, laundry procedures (e.g. towels, gowns, headbands, sponges), safe disposal of waste (e.g. general waste, waste chemical products). Personal presentation: According to the organisation s requirements, professional work wear (e.g. clean pressed uniform, low-heeled and fully enclosed footwear, socks with trousers, natural colour tights with skirts), suitable or natural make-up, short and clean finger nails free from polish or enhancements, no overpowering odours (e.g. perfume, body odour, bad breath), clean and tidy hair tied back off the face, no jewellery other than a plain wedding band and stud earrings, no chewing gum or sweets. 10 UC20280
Outcome 2: Be able to maintain health and safety procedures and policies Legislation: Applicable national/local legislation relating to the workplace e.g. health and safety, equality and diversity, data protection, employment, consumer proctection, workplace regulations, manual handling, use of work equipment, liability insurance (employees), professional indemnity, control of substances hazardous to health, handling, storage, disposal and cautions of use of products, fire precautions, occurances, hygiene practice, disposal of waste, environmental protection. Further information should be sought from the relevant authorities. Codes of practice: Conduct and ethics developed by the industry and professional associations, e.g. FHT Code of Ethics and Professional practice. Workplace policies: Designed by the workplace to adhere to legislation and follow codes of practice, e.g. health and safety requirements, fire regulations and evacuation, manual handling, personal protective equipment, incident recording, security, working practices. Follow health and safety procedures: Working practices, emergency, accident, security, personal protective equipment, hygiene, conduct self within health and safety practices (in accordance with health and safety polices and procedures). Hazards and risks: Hazards (e.g. trailing wires, faulty equipment and electrical appliances, spillages, slippery surfaces, obstructions, handling and storage of equipment, products and chemicals, inadequate ventilation, inadequate fire prevention, dangerous working practices), assess the risks (e.g. slips, trips, falls, adverse reactions, electrocution, fire, contamination, cross infection, personal injury, death, damage to property), deal with hazards or risks within own limits of responsibility (safely, promptly), referral of hazards, procedures for reporting and recording accidents. Safe handling: Follow manufacturer s instructions and guidelines (equipment, tools, materials and products). UC20280 11
Notes Use this area for making notes and drawing diagrams 12 UC20280