BTEC Level 3 in Beauty Therapy. Assignment Brief. Unit 1 Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety Practice in the Salon

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1 BTEC Level 3 in Beauty Therapy Unit 1 Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety Practice in the Salon

2 BTEC Level 3 in Beauty Therapy Unit 1 Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety Practice in the Salon In order to ensure that this resource offers high quality support for the associated BTEC qualification, it has been through a review process by the awarding body to confirm that it fully covers the teaching and learning content of the specification or part of a specification at which it is aimed, and demonstrates an appropriate balance between the development of subject skills, knowledge and understanding, in addition to preparation for assessment. While the publishers have made every attempt to ensure that advice on the qualification and its assessment is accurate, the official specification and associated assessment guidance materials are the only authoritative source of information and should always be referred to for definitive guidance. BTEC examiners have not contributed to any sections in this resource relevant to examination papers for which they have responsibility. No material from an endorsed resource will be used verbatim in any assessment set by BTEC/Edexcel. Endorsement of a resource does not mean that the resource is required to achieve this BTEC qualification, nor does it mean that it is the only suitable material available to support the qualification, and any resource lists produced by the awarding body shall include this and other appropriate resources.

3 Introduction Health and safety practices are of paramount importance in the hair and beauty sector, to ensure the safety of clients and staff. This gives learners the knowledge, understanding and skills required to monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon. In this unit learners will explore why and how to carry out a risk assessment, including the actions to take following a risk assessment. Learners will also develop the skills needed to monitor and support the work of others to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. In order to do this, learners will study the appropriate health and safety requirements, including the support that should be given to staff. Learners will also study procedures for dealing with different types of security breaches and the need for insurance. This unit gives learners a solid foundation in health and safety practices in the salon, which is essential for many of the practical beauty therapy units in these qualifications. It is recommended that this unit is delivered early in the course. Grading Criteria P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 D1 D2 D3 carry out risk assessments and take necessary actions state the reason for carrying out risk assessments describe the procedures for carrying out a risk assessment describe when risk assessments should be carried out outline necessary actions to take following a risk assessment monitor and support the work of others to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements outline the health and safety support that should be provided to staff outline procedures for dealing with different types of security breaches explain the need for insurance carry out risk assessments in some detail and take necessary actions explain the reason for carrying out risk assessments explain actions to take following a risk assessment assess the work of others in terms of being compliant with health and safety requirements assess the health and safety support that is provided to staff review the effectiveness of procedures for dealing with different types of security breaches carry out comprehensive risk assessments and take necessary actions evaluate a risk assessment recommend improvements in order to comply with health and safety requirements. 3

4 Learning Outcomes and Criteria Targeted: Learning outcomes Grading criteria covered Learning outcome 1 Be able to carry out a risk assessment P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, M1, M2, M3, D1, D2 Learning outcome 2 Be able to monitor health and safety in the salon P6, P7, P8, P9, M4, M5, M6, D3 Assignment 1 Tasks Grading criteria covered Task 1 Information leaflet P4 Task 2 Flowchart P3 Task 3 Speaker notes P2, M2 Task 4 Formal P5, M3 Task 5 Formal report P1, M1, D1, D2 Assignment 2 Tasks Grading criteria covered Task 6 Observation and report P6, M4, D3 Assignment 3 Tasks Grading criteria covered Task 7 Information guide P7, P8, P9, M5, M6 4

5 Unit Content 1 Be able to carry out a risk assessment Risk assessment: procedures (identification of hazards, assessment of who might be harmed and how, evaluation of risks, risk rating, decide on precautions, recording of findings and implementation of them, review of assessment and update if necessary); reason for carrying out risk assessments (legal requirement, ensure health and safety of others); when risk assessments should be carried out; actions to take following risk assessment eg ways to reduce risks, report hazards 2 Be able to monitor health and safety in the salon Health and safety requirements: salon requirements; current and relevant legislation eg. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002, The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (2003 amendment), The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, Cosmetic Products (Safety) Regulations 2004, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (amended 2002), The Controlled Waste Regulations 1992 (as amended in 1993), The Special Waste Regulations 1996 (as amended), Health Act 2006 Health and safety support that should be provided to staff: safe working environment; PPE; safe working equipment Security breaches: types of breach (premises, stock, salon equipment, till, personal belongings, client records); procedures for dealing with different types of security breach eg. stock control, regular stock checks, staff training on security, manning the till Insurance: need for insurance (compensation in event of loss incurred during work); types of insurance (professional indemnity insurance, public liability insurance) 5

6 Assignment 1 Tasks T1 Task 1: Information leaflet P4 describe when risk assessments should be carried out Scenario: You are currently working as an apprentice within a local beauty salon which provides hair and nail treatments. As part of your apprenticeship, you are expected to compile an information pack on health and safety within the beauty industry, for new and existing employees. The first section should describe when a risk assessment should be completed and this should be done in the form of an information leaflet. Your leaflet should include: (P4) A description of when a risk assessment should be carried out and why A description of where a risk assessment should be carried out and why A description of who should carry out the risk assessment and why. T2 Task 2: Flowchart P3 describe the procedures for carrying out a risk assessment Scenario: The manager of the salon has now asked you to design a notice that can be displayed around the salon to help raise awareness of risk assessment procedures. To do this, you have decided to complete a flow chart of what procedures should be taken with a description of why each procedure happens. Your flowchart should include: (P3) Different sections representing the different procedures An explanation of each procedure. 6

7 T3 Task 3: Speaker notes P2 state the reason for carrying out risk assessments M2 explain the reason for carrying out risk assessments Scenario: The manager of the salon would like you to share your knowledge about risk assessments with other members of staff. Therefore, she has now asked you to present a short staff development presentation to the other employees within the salon, focussing on the reasons for risk assessments. As part of your planning, you need to produce some speaker notes to ensure you do not forget anything when making your presentation. Your notes should include: (P2) At least six reasons for carrying out a risk assessment (M2) An explanation of why each reason is important. T4 Task 4: Formal P5 outline necessary actions to take following a risk assessment M3 explain actions to take following a risk assessment Scenario: Based on the feedback from your colleagues regarding your presentation, the salon manager has now asked that as a follow up to the presentation, you complete a formal detailing what should be done following a risk assessment. This will be sent to all other members of staff within the salon. The should be very detailed and well structured to avoid any confusion within the workplace. Your notes should include: (P5) An outline of the three key areas of actions to take following a risk assessment, detailing what each area is and what it includes (M3) A thorough explanation of each key area, with lots of detail including how each one should be completed and why, when each one should be completed and why, who should complete each one and why, and a description of the methods used to do this. 7

8 T5 Task 5: Formal report P1 carry out risk assessments and take necessary actions M1 carry out risk assessments in some detail and take necessary actions D1 carry out comprehensive risk assessments and take necessary actions D2 evaluate a risk assessment Scenario: The salon manager has been really impressed with your involvement in all of the projects so far and feels that in order for you to gain a full understanding of the importance of risk assessments in the beauty industry, you should carry out a risk assessment yourself in a real life salon. You should complete a formal report detailing the risk assessment, including findings, actions and an evaluation. This should be completed in the same level of detail as your previous tasks and you should ask someone to observe you as you carry out the risk assessment. This person can then complete a witness statement which you can include at the end of your report. The witness statement should include the name, address, contact details and signature of the witness as well as the salon details and the date the assessment was carried out. Your report should include: (P1) Details of the salon used within the risk assessment including name, address, contact (M1) details and the date the assessment was carried out (D1) Your findings from the risk assessment including an explanation of any hazards and risks identified, details of the people who are at risk, a description of the measures and precautions to limit or eliminate the risks, and actions to be taken A key of results from the assessment showing the severity of each hazard identified, the likelihood of the hazards causing harm and a risk rating for each one (D2) A detailed evaluation which analyses the success of the risk assessment and makes recommendations for any future risk assessments. 8

9 Assignment 2 Tasks T6 Task 6: Observation and report P6 M4 D3 monitor and support the work of others to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements assess the work of others in terms of being compliant with health and safety requirements recommend improvements in order to comply with health and safety requirements Scenario: As part of your apprenticeship in the salon, you have been asked to observe, monitor, assess and recommend improvements in relation to health and safety in a salon environment. To complete this, you will need to observe a junior member of staff going about their daily duties in various situations within a real life salon. In each instance, you should make comment on their ability relating to health and safety in their respective environment. Examples of situations you could use include: General housekeeping situations Liaising with customer s front of house Stock management Completing salon treatments and tidying up after salon treatments Completing back of house duties First aid or fire evacuation situations. Your report should include: General observations of practice related to each situation (P6) Comments on what was completed well by the junior and what was not completed in line with health and safety requirements with examples which explain why you have come to this judgement (M4) A detailed description of examples of non-compliance with health and safety requirements including; what the junior did wrong, why they did this wrong and possible consequences of not complying with health and safety in this situation A detailed description of examples of compliance with health and safety requirements including; what the junior did correctly, why they did this correctly and what they have avoided by complying with health and safety in this situation Overall health and safety judgement, providing examples to justify your claims (D3) Based on your assessment of each situation, recommend improvements that could be made and what best practice would be in each instance, including explanations of why you believe this is best practice. 9

10 Assignment 3 Tasks T7 Task 7: Information guide P7 P8 P9 M5 M6 outline the health and safety support that should be provided to staff outline procedures for dealing with different types of security breaches explain the need for insurance assess the health and safety support that is provided to staff review the effectiveness of procedures for dealing with different types of security breaches Scenario: Based on the research you previously conducted, you have recommended further staff development to the salon manager, to ensure full and efficient compliance with health and safety by both the organisation and its employees. After consultation on the topic, the manager has decided that a user-friendly information guide would be the best way to deliver further staff development in this area. The guide will be read and used by a wide variety of employees in the beauty industry and needs to be written in the style of a guidance manual. Your information guide should include: Section 1 Health and safety support provided to staff (P7) Outline what salons do/should do to ensure a safe working environment and safe working equipment Outline what PPE salons should provide, explaining what this is used for and when it is used (M5) What are the positives and negatives of a salon meeting the above two points? (Include examples and justifications for your answer) Is this support sufficient for salon staff and what extra support could be provided in the future? (Explain your answers) Section 2 Procedures for dealing with security breaches (P8) Outline five examples of possible security breaches and the procedures that could be used for dealing with them (M6) For each example, review the effectiveness of that particular procedure, explain what the positives and negatives are, and consider whether the procedure is sufficient or not If you deem the existing procedures to be insufficient, provide examples of alternate procedures that could be used Section 3 Insurance (P9) What is insurance and why is it needed within a small business? (Provide examples of when insurance might be needed) What types of insurance would be suitable and why? What are the possible consequences of not having suitable insurance? 10

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