Unit 227: Employee rights and responsibilities

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1 Unit 227: Employee rights and responsibilities PowerPoint presentation The role of organisations and industries in learner s own careers; issues of public concern that affect an organisation and industry 2014 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 1 of 14

2 Sources of information on the role of your own occupation within an organisation and industry, training and career pathways Your job description Your organisation s Human Resources department Training and development policy documents within your organisation Bodies that award qualifications in your occupation 2014 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 2 of 14

3 Sources of information on your organisation The company website Annual reports Company newsletters 2014 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 3 of 14

4 Sources of information on your industry Industry associations Regulatory bodies Industry publications 2014 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 4 of 14

5 Relating assessment criteria 1.1,1.2 and 1.3 to the beauty industry an example HABIA, the Hair and Beauty Industry Authority, is the Sector Skills Council for the hair and beauty industry. It creates the standards for qualifications in the beauty industry. It provides information and guidance on training and qualifications, learning materials to help with studies, careers, business development, legislation, salon safety and equal opportunities. ITEC is the specialist examination board, providing qualifications in Beauty & Spa Therapy at further education colleges and private training providers. Agencies may help to find jobs in beauty salons, as may jobcentres. Magazines such as Elle or Vogue and professional beauty journals are useful for keeping up to date with the industry City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 5 of 14

6 Relating assessment criteria 1.1,1.2 and 1.3 to the beauty industry an example (cont.) Associated Beauty Therapists (ABT) offer advice for salon and mobile beauty therapists. Beauty Guild represents fully qualified beauty and holistic therapists. Members share industry news and advice so that they stay up to date with the latest knowledge in the beauty industry. Provide free publications. BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) is an insurance site for the beauty industry, with a particular focus on liability insurance. The next slide shows levels of qualification, levels of knowledge required to gain those qualifications, and the job roles at each level City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 6 of 14

7 Career pathways in the beauty industry It is possible to achieve ITEC qualifications at Level 1, 2, 3 and 4. Qualification Level of knowledge Role Level 1 Can carry out some basic beauty treatments and assist with complex treatments. - Receptionist - Junior Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Minimum standard required to be a beauty therapist. Qualified to carry out a range of treatments to hands, face and feet. Knowledge of finance of beauty industry. Requires less supervision, and may supervise others. Can carry out complex electrical treatments. Salon management. Financial management. May run own business. - Qualified beauty therapist - Senior beauty therapist, possibly in a specialist area such as manicure or massage - Beauty tutor may gain teaching qualification - Sales consultant - Beauty therapist in spa, fitness centre, cruise ship - Salon manager - Internal and External Verifier of Level 1, 2 and 3 beauty qualifications 2014 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 7 of 14

8 Activity 7 Explain the role of your own occupation within an organisation and industry, describe career pathways within your organisation and industry and identify sources of information and advice on an industry, occupation, training and career pathway City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 8 of 14

9 The types, roles and responsibilities of representative bodies These can be internal or external to your organisation, and local or national in scope. They may include: government departments professional bodies trade unions regulatory bodies consumer groups City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 9 of 14

10 Representative bodies if working in a nursery Department of Education Local Education Authority OFSTED Charities such as the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Support groups for children with conditions such as Down s Syndrome 2014 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 10 of 14

11 Worksheet 7 Describe the types, roles and responsibilities of representative bodies, and their relevance to your own role City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 11 of 14

12 Explain issues of public concern that affect an organisation and industry Consider recent high-profile events that could lead to public concern about a specific industry for instance, mis-sold products in the financial industry, loss of personal data or phone hacking. Identify the effects of the concern on an organisation and the industry to which it belongs for instance, introduction of legislation and good practice, increase in public awareness and changes to organisational procedures City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 12 of 14

13 Worksheet 8 Explain issues of public concern that may affect an organisation and industry City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 13 of 14

14 Any questions? 2014 City and Guilds of London Institute. All rights reserved. 14 of 14