BEAUTY CARE (SKIN CARE) SERVICES NC II – TESDA COURSE MODULE

TESDA TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR BEAUTY CARE (SKIN CARE) SERVICES NC II

The TESDA Course in BEAUTY CARE (SKIN CARE) SERVICES NC II consists of competencies that a person must achieve to perform in enhancing of someone’s personal beauty, such as, facial cleansing, hair removal and body scrub.

A trainee or student who has achieved this Course in BEAUTY CARE (SKIN CARE) SERVICES NC II is competent to be:

• Beauty Therapy Assistant (Facial Cleansing)
• Beauty Therapy Assistant (Hair Removal)
• Beauty Therapy Assistant (Body Scrub)
• Beauty Therapy Assistant (Full)

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Trainees or students wishing to gain entry into this course should possess the following requirements:

• Must have completed ten (10) years of basic education (Junior High School) or Alternative Learning System (ALS) Certificate of Completion with Grade 10 equivalent holder
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be able to perform basic mathematical computation
• Must be physically fit

BEAUTY CARE (SKIN CARE) SERVICES NC II – TRAINING AND REGULATION MODULE

Course Title: BEAUTY CARE (SKIN CARE) SERVICES
Level: NC II
Nominal Training Duration :

(Basic Competencies) 37 Hours
(Common Competencies) 18 Hours
(Core Competencies) 222 Hours

Total Training Duration: 277 Hours
(SIT) 30 Hours

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes of spa-assistant in accordance with industry standards. It covers basic, common and core competencies in NC II.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED IN BEAUTY CARE (SKIN CARE) SERVICES NC II

To obtain this TESDA course in BEAUTY CARE (SKIN CARE) SERVICES NC II, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.

These units of competency comprising this qualification include the following:

UNIT CODE	CORE COMPETENCIES (222 Hours)
SOC514301	Perform facial cleansing
SOC514302	Perform temporary hair removal activity
SOC514303	Perform body scrub
UNIT CODE	COMMON COMPETENCIES (18 Hours)
HHC515201	Maintain an effective relationship with clients/customers
HHC515202	Manage own performance
HHC515204	Apply quality standards
HHC515205	Maintain a safe, clean and efficient environment
UNIT CODE	BASIC COMPETENCIES (37 Hours)
400311210	Participate in workplace communication
400311211	Work in a team environment
400311212	Solve/address general workplace problems
400311213	Develop career and life decisions
400311214	Contribute to workplace innovation
400311215	Present relevant information
400311216	Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures
400311217	Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace
400311218	Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace

This section gives the details and contents of the units of competency required in BEAUTY CARE (SKIN CARE) SERVICES NC II. These units of competency are categorized into basic, common and core competencies.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Core competency units comprising the qualification in BEAUTY CARE (SKIN CARE) SERVICES NC II.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM FACIAL CLEANSING
UNIT CODE : SOC514301
UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude in performing facial cleansing in a clinic and or/spa setting. It involves the preparation of the clients, cleansing of the face and performing post facial cleansing activities.

1. Prepare client
   • Clients’ medical history, skin types and conditions are consulted and evaluated accordance with standard medical history, skin types taking procedures
   • Clients with contraindications are advised to forego or defer facial cleansing procedures.
   • Client is advised to remove personal accessories
   • Client’s Personal Protective Equipment (Clothing/materials) are provided, prepared and checked in accordance with established procedures
2. Prepare work station
   • Tools and Equipment, are prepared, checked and made available according to manufacturer’s manual of instructions and clinic and or/ spa policies and procedures.
   • Supplies/materials are prepared, checked and made available according to Food and Drugs Authority notification
   • Appropriate facial cleansing products are checked and prepared in accordance with skin type and conditions and FDA notification.
   • Work station is ensured of privacy, safety practices and cleanliness in accordance with established procedures.
3. Perform facial cleansing
   • Client and Beauty Therapist assistant Personal Protective Equipment (Clothing/materials) are used in accordance with the service requirements.
   • Clients’ safety and comfort is ensured during the entire process (client is position supine).
   • Beauty Therapist Assistant hands are washed and sanitized thoroughly before and after performing the activity.
   • Equipment, are used according to manufacturer’s manual of instructions and spa policies and procedures.
   • Supplies/materials are used according to Food and Drugs Authority notification.
   • Appropriate facial cleansing products are used and applied following FDA product specification and notification.
   • Facial Cleansing is performed in accordance with Established Facial Cleansing Procedures.
   • Desired results are checked according to the standard outcome.
   • Appropriate timeline is prescribed following established procedures.
   • When necessary, first-aid treatment is provided to the client or referred to health personnel
4. Perform Post activities to client
   • Client is checked and advised with appropriate aftercare regimens.
   • Client is advised on facial maintenance and possible post procedures reactions.
   • Clients records are filed and stored in accordance with established filing and storing procedures
   • Client is advised with follow-up schedule.
5. Perform post workstation
   • Equipment are cleaned and sanitized in accordance with cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
   • Supplies, products and materials are checked, recorded, replenished and stored in accordance with standard documentation
   • Waste materials are segregated and disposed in accordance with the Ecological Waste Management Program.
   • Workstation is cleaned and prepared for next activities.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM TEMPORARY HAIR REMOVAL ACTIVITY
UNIT CODE : SOC514302

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude in performing temporary hair removal activity. This involves preparing the client, performing the hair removal methods and procedures, performing post hair removal activities

1. Prepare clients
   • Clients’ medical history and skin type, skin conditions are consulted and evaluated on the skin area to be treated in accordance with standard medical history and skin type taking procedures.
   • Clients with contraindications are advised to forego or defer hair removal procedures
   • Client is advised to remove personal accessories
   • Client’s Personal Protective Equipment (Clothing/materials) are provided, prepared and checked in accordance with established procedures
   • Skin test is conducted to determine the sensitivity of the client to the treatment product.
2. Prepare work station
   • Tools are prepared, checked sterilized, and sanitized according to manufacturer’s instructions and OSH requirements
   • Appropriate equipment, supplies and materials are prepared, checked, and sanitized in accordance with Food and Drug Authority (FDA) notification
   • Appropriate hair removal products forms are prepared in accordance with established procedure and FDA specification.
   • Work station is ensured of privacy, safety practices and cleanliness in accordance with established procedures
3. Perform hair removal procedures
   • Client’s and Beauty therapist assistant Personal Protective Equipment (Clothing/materials) is used in accordance with the service requirements.
   • Client safety and comfort is ensured during the entire process.
   • Client and Beauty therapist Assistants’ hygiene is practiced in accordance with established procedures and DOH and OSH policies and procedures.
   • Appropriate hair removal products
4. Perform post service activities to client.
   • Finished outcome is checked in accordance expected result.
   • Client is advised on possible post- procedure reaction and skin care regimens in accordance with established procedures and FDA notification.
   • Client’s records are stored and filed in accordance with established storing and filing procedures.
5. Perform post service activities to workstation
   • Tools are cleaned, sanitized and sterilized in accordance with cleaning, sanitizing and sterilizing procedures.
   • Materials and equipment are cleaned and sanitized in accordance with cleaning and sanitizing procedures
   • Supplies, products and materials are checked, recorded, replenished and stored in accordance with standard documentation procedures
   • Waste materials are segregated and disposed in accordance with the RA 9003.
   • Workstation is cleaned and prepared for the next activity.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM BODY SCRUB
UNIT CODE : SOC514303

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude in performing body scrub in a spa setting. It involves the preparation and consultation of the clients, application of appropriate body scrub products, body scrub procedures and performing pre and post body scrubbing activities.

This unit covers providing knowledge, skills and attitudes to ensure proper use, storage of equipment and other medical supplies. It also covers updating, recording, and storage of medical records.

1. Prepare client
   • Clients’ medical history and skin type, skin conditions are consulted and evaluated on the skin area to be treated in accordance with standard medical history and skin type taking procedures.
   • Clients with contraindications are advised to forego or defer body scrub treatment.
   • Client is advised to remove personal accessories to achieve optimum service results.
   • Client’s Personal Protective Equipment (Clothing/materials) are provided, prepared and checked in accordance with established procedures
2. Prepare work station
   • Tools, equipment, supplies and materials are selected, prepared, checked and recorded according to manufacturer’s instructions and spa policies and procedures.
   • Appropriate scrubbing products ingredients are selected, prepared, checked and recorded according to product specifications and spa policies and procedures.
   • Work station is ensured of privacy and safety practices in accordance with DOH requirements.
   • Checked and sanitized workplace according to sanitation policies and procedures
   • Safety practices are followed in accordance with OSH policies and guidelines.
3. Perform body scrub
   • Client and Beauty Therapy Assistant Personal Protective Equipment (clothing/materials) is used in accordance with Spa policies and procedures.
   • Client is positioned in prone or supine position
   • Clients’ safety and comfort is ensured during the entire process.
   • Beauty Therapy Assistant hands are washed and sanitized thoroughly before and after performing the activity.
   • Supplies, tools and materials are used following manufacturer’s manual of instructions and OSH policies and guidelines
   • Scrubbing product ingredients is applied in accordance with product specification and FDA notification.
   • Body scrub is performed in accordance with established body scrub procedures, DOH and OSH policies and guidelines.
   • Scrubbing motion and strokes is performed in accordance with established body scrub procedures.
   • Desired result is checked according to the standard outcome.
   • When necessary, first-aid treatment is provided to the client or referred to health personnel
4. Perform post service activities to client
   • Service done to client is checked in accordance with established procedures.
   • Client is advised with appropriate aftercare regimens.
   • Client is advised with follow-up schedule.
   • Client’s documents are recorded, stored, filed in accordance with established spa procedures
5. Perform post service activities to workstation
   • Tools, materials and equipment are cleaned and sanitized in accordance with cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
   • Tools, materials and equipment are checked, recorded and stored in accordance with standard documentation procedures.
   • Scrubbing product are checked, recorded and stored in accordance with standard documentation procedures.
   • Waste materials are segregated and disposed in accordance with RA 9003.
   • Workplace is cleaned and prepared for the next activity

COMMON COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MAINTAIN AN EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS
UNIT CODE : HHC515201

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in building and maintaining effective relationship with clients.

1. Maintain a professional image
   • Uniform and personal grooming maintained
   • Personal presence maintained according to employer standards
   • Visible work area kept tidy and uncluttered
   • Equipment stored according to assignment requirements
2. Meet client requirements
   • Client requirements identified and understood by referral to the assignment instructions
   • Client requirements met according to the assignment instructions
   • Changes to client’s needs and requirements monitored and appropriate action taken
   • All communication with the client or customer is clear and complies with assignment requirements
3. Build credibility with clients
   • Client expectations for reliability, punctuality and appearance adhered to
   • Possible causes of client dissatisfaction identified, dealt with and recorded according to employer policy
   • Client fully informed of all relevant security matters in a timely manner and according to agreed reporting procedures
4. Establish professional relationship with the client
   • Establish relationship within appropriate professional boundaries
   • Build trust and respect through use of effective communication techniques
   • Identify and respond to client special needs
   • Communicate in ways that take account of cultural considerations
   • Exercise discretion and confidentiality
5. Manage client interactions
   • Use a collaborative and person centered approach when working with clients
   • Use motivational interviewing as a basis for client interactions
   • Seek client information respectfully and sensitively, using purposeful, systematic and diplomatic questions
   • Support the client to identify and articulate key information that supports the provision of service
   • Encourage clients to voice queries or concerns and address these appropriately
   • Respond to difficult or challenging behavior using established techniques
   • Maintain professional integrity and boundaries at all times
   • Work within scope of role and identify and respond to situations where interactions suggest the need for client referral
6. Provide effective responses to client enquiries
   • Select the most appropriate mode of communication for the information being provided 6.2 Use language and terminology that the client will understand
   • Present information clearly and with sufficient detail to meet client needs
   • Confirm with client that the information has been understood and address any unresolved issues

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MANAGE OWN PERFORMANCE
UNIT CODE : HHC515202

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in effectively managing own workload and quality of work.

1. Plan for completion of own workload
   • Tasks accurately identified.
   • Priority allocated to each task.
   • Time lines allocated to each task or series of tasks.
   • Tasks deadlines known and complied with whenever possible.
   • Work schedules are known and completed with agreed time frames.
   • Work plans developed according to assignment requirements and employer policy.
   • Uncompleted work or tasks detailed and responsibility for completion passed to incoming shift or other appropriate persons.
2. Maintain quality of performance
   • Personal performance continually monitored against agreed performance standards.
   • Advice and guidance sought when necessary to achieve or maintain agreed standards.
   • Guidance from management applied to achieve or maintain agreed standards.
   • Standard of work clarified and agreed according to employer policy and procedures.
3. Build credibility with customers/clients
   • Client expectations for reliability, punctuality and appearance adhered to.
   • Possible causes of client/customer dissatisfaction identified, dealt with recorded according to employer policy.
   • Client fully informed of all relevant security matters in a timely manner.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY QUALITY STANDARDS
UNIT CODE : HHC515204

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to apply quality standards in the workplace. The unit also includes the application of relevant safety procedures and regulations, salon/organizational procedures and other client requirements

1. Assess clients service needs
   • Work instruction is obtained and work is carried out in accordance with standard operating procedures.
   • Clients needs are checked against workplace standards and specifications.
   • Faults on clients and any identified causes are recorded and/or reported to the supervisor concerned in accordance with workplace procedures.
   • Clients profile and service extended to them are documented in accordance with workplace procedures.
2. Assess own work
   • Documentation relative to quality within the company is identified and used
   • Completed work is checked against workplace standards relevant to the task undertaken
   • Faulty pieces are identified and isolated
   • Information on the quality and other indicators of production performance is recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Deviations from specified quality standards, causes are documented and reported in accordance with the workplace standards operating procedures
3. Engage in quality improvement
   • Process improvement procedures are participated in relation to workplace assignment
   • Work is carried out in accordance with process improvement procedures
   • Performance of operation or quality of product or service to ensure customer satisfaction is monitored

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : MAINTAIN A SAFE, CLEAN AND EFFICIENT WORK ENVIRONMENT
UNIT CODE : HHC515205

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to maintain client relations. The unit incorporates the work safety guidelines. It encompasses competencies necessary to maintain a safe workplace for staff, clients and others. It also involves the application of health regulations, including personal hygiene practiced by staff members, provision of a caring client environment and the efficient operation of the salon.

1. Comply with health regulations
   • Salon policies and procedures for personal hygiene applied.
   • Procedures and practices implemented in a variety of salon situations in accordance with government health regulations.
2. Assess own work
   • Reception, work areas and walkways maintained in a safe, uncluttered and organized manner according to salon policy.
   • All routines carried out safely, effectively with minimum inconvenience to clients and staff.
   • Waste is stored and disposed of according to OH&S requirements.
   • Spills, food, waste, hair or potential hazards promptly removed from floors according to salon policy.
   • Spills, food, waste, hair or other potential hazards promptly removed from floors according to salon policy.
   • Linen is stored, cleaned and disinfected in line with OHS requirements and salon procedures.
   • Refreshments are provided to all clients.
3. Check and maintain tools and equipment
   • Tools and equipment are stored safely and in position to comply with salon requirements and local health regulations.
   • Tools and equipment are prepared for specific services as required.
   • Tools and equipment are checked for maintenance requirements.
   • Tools and equipment are referred for repair as required.
4. Check and maintain stocks
   • Stock rotation procedures are carried out routinely and accurately according to salon procedures.
   • Stock levels are accurately recorded according to salon procedures.
   • Under or over supplied stock items are notified immediately to the salon supervisor.
   • Incorrectly ordered or delivered stock is referred to the salon supervisor for return to supplier.
   • Safe lifting and carrying techniques maintained in line with salon occupational health and safety policy and government legislation.
5. Provide a relaxed and caring environment
   • Clients are made to feel comfortable according to salon policy.
   • Clients’ needs are reported to.
   • Clients are consulted on specific desired service.

BASIC COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
UNIT CODE : 400311210

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

1. Obtain and convey workplace information
   • Specific and relevant information is accessed from appropriate sources
   • Effective questioning , active listening and speaking skills are used to gather and convey information
   • Appropriate medium is used to transfer information and ideas
   • Appropriate non- verbal communication is used
   • Appropriate lines of communication with supervisors and colleagues are identified and followed
   • Defined workplace procedures for the location and storage of information are used
   • Personal interaction is carried out clearly and concisely
2. Perform duties following workplace instructions
   • Written notices and instructions are read and interpreted in accordance with organizational guidelines
   • Routine written instruction are followed based on established procedures
   • Feedback is given to workplace supervisor based instructions/ information received
   • Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous manner
   • Where necessary, clarifications about routine workplace procedures and matters concerning conditions of employment are sought and asked from appropriate sources
   • Meetings outcomes are interpreted and implemented
3. Complete relevant work related documents
   • Range of forms relating to conditions of employment are completed accurately and legibly
   • Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace forms and documents
   • Basic mathematical processes are used for routine calculations
   • Errors in recording information on forms/ documents are identified and properly acted upon
   • Reporting requirements to supervisor are completed according to organizational guidelines

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: WORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT
UNIT CODE : 400311211

This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify role and responsibility as a member of a team.

1. Describe team role and scope
   • The role and objective of the team is identified from available sources of information
   • Team parameters, reporting relationships and responsibilities are identified from team discussions and appropriate external sources
2. Identify own role and responsibility within team
   • Individual role and responsibilities within the team environment are identified
   • Roles and responsibility of other team members are identified and recognized
   • Reporting relationships within team and external to team are identified
3. Work as a team member
   • Effective and appropriate forms of communications used and interactions undertaken with team members who contribute to known team activities and objectives
   • Effective and appropriate contributions made to complement team activities and objectives, based on individual skills and competencies and workplace context
   • Observed protocols in reporting using standard operating procedures
   • Contribute to the development of team work plans based on an understanding of team’s role and objectives and individual competencies of the members.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : SOLVE/ADDRESS GENERAL WORKPLACE PROBLEMS
UNIT CODE : 400311212

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to apply problem-solving techniques to determine the origin of problems and plan for their resolution. It also includes addressing procedural problems through documentation, and referral.

1. Identify routine problems
   • Routine problems or procedural problem areas are identified
   • Problems to be investigated are defined and determined
   • Current conditions of the problem are identified and documented
2. Look for solutions to routine problems
   • Potential solutions to problem are identified
   • Recommendations about possible solutions are developed, documented, ranked and presented to appropriate person for decision
3. Recommend solutions to problems
   • Implementation of solutions are planned
   • Evaluation of implemented solutions are planned
   • Recommended solutions are documented and submit to appropriate person for confirmation

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEVELOP CAREER AND LIFE DECISIONS
UNIT CODE : 400311213

This unit covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes in managing one’s emotions, developing reflective practice, and boosting self-confidence and developing self-regulation.

1. Manage one’s emotion
   • Self-management strategies are identified
   • Skills to work independently and to show initiative, to be conscientious, and persevering in the face of setbacks and frustrations are developed
   • Techniques for effectively handling negative emotions and unpleasant situation in the workplace are examined
2. Develop reflective practice
   • Personal strengths and achievements, based on self-assessment strategies and teacher feedback are contemplated
   • Progress when seeking and responding to feedback from teachers to assist them in consolidating strengths, addressing weaknesses and fulfilling their potential are monitored
   • Outcomes of personal and academic challenges by reflecting on previous problem solving and decision making strategies and feedback from peers and teachers are predicted
3. Boost self-confidence and develop self-regulation
   • Efforts for continuous self-improvement are demonstrated
   • Counter-productive tendencies at work are eliminated
   • Positive outlook in life are maintained.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : CONTRIBUTE TO WORKPLACE INNOVATION
UNIT CODE : 400311214

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and Attitudes required to make a pro-active and positive contribution to workplace innovation.

1. Identify opportunities to do things better
   • Opportunities for improvement are identified proactively in own area of work.
   • Information are gathered and reviewed which may be relevant to ideas and which might assist in gaining support for idea.
2. Discuss and develop ideas with others
   • People who could provide input to ideas for improvements are identified.
   • Ways of approaching people to begin sharing ideas are selected.
   • Meeting is set with relevant people.
   • Ideas for follow up are review and selected based on feedback.
   • Critical inquiry method is used to discuss and develop ideas with others.
3. Integrate ideas for change in the workplace
   • Critical inquiry method is used to integrate different ideas for change of key people.
   • Summarizing, analyzing and generalizing skills are used to extract salient points in the pool of ideas.
   • Reporting skills are likewise used to communicate results.
   • Current Issues and concerns on the systems, processes and procedures, as well as the need for simple innovative practices are identified.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRESENT RELEVANT INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : 400311215

This unit of covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to present data/information appropriately.

1. Gather data/ information
   • Evidence, facts and information are collected
   • Evaluation, terms of reference and conditions are reviewed to determine whether data/information falls within project scope
2. Assess gathered data/ information
   • Validity of data/ information is assessed
   • Analysis techniques are applied to assess data/ information.
   • Trends and anomalies are identified
   • Data analysis techniques and procedures are documented
   • Recommendations are made on areas of possible improvement.
3. Record and present information
   • Studied data/information are recorded.
   • Recommendations are analyzed for action to ensure they are compatible with the project’s scope and terms of reference.
   • Interim and final reports are analyzed and outcomes are compared to the criteria established at the outset.
   • Findings are presented to stakeholders.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
UNIT CODE : 400311216

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to identify OSH compliance requirements, prepare OSH requirements for compliance, perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and procedures

1. Identify OSH compliance requirements
   • Relevant OSH requirements, regulations, policies and procedures are identified in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
   • OSH activity non-conformities are conveyed to appropriate personnel
   • OSH preventive and control requirements are identified in accordance with OSH work policies and procedures
2. Prepare OSH requirements for compliance
   • OSH work activity material, tools and equipment requirements are identified in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
   • Required OSH materials, tools and equipment are acquired in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
   • Required OSH materials, tools and equipment are arranged/ placed in accordance with OSH work standards
3. Perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and procedures
   • Relevant OSH work procedures are identified in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
   • Work Activities are executed in accordance with OSH work standards
   • Non-compliance work activities are reported to appropriate personnel

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : EXERCISE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE
UNIT CODE : 400311217

This unit covers knowledge, skills and attitude to identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization, determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource utilization and Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices

1. Identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization
   • Required resource utilization in the workplace is measured using appropriate techniques
   • Data are recorded in accordance with workplace protocol
   • Recorded data are compared to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization according to established environmental work procedures
2. Determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource utilization
   • Potential causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness are listed
   • Causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness are identified through deductive reasoning
   • Identified causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness are validated thru established environmental procedures
3. Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices
   • Efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization are reported to appropriate personnel
   • Concerns related resource utilization are discussed with appropriate personnel
   • Feedback on information/ concerns raised are clarified with appropriate personnel

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE
UNIT CODE : 400311218

This unit covers the outcomes required to apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices and implement cost-effective operations

1. Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices
   • Good practices relating to workplace operations are observed and selected following workplace policy.
   • Quality procedures and practices are complied with according to workplace requirements.
   • Cost-conscious habits in resource utilization are applied based on industry standards.
2. Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices
   • Observed Good practices relating to workplace operations are communicated to appropriate person.
   • Observed quality procedures and practices are communicated to appropriate person
   • Cost-conscious habits in resource utilization are communicated based on industry standards.
3. Implement cost-effective operations
   • Preservation and optimization of workplace resources is implemented in accordance with enterprise policy
   • Judicious use of workplace tools, equipment and materials are observed according to manual and work requirements.
   • Constructive contributions to office operations are made according to enterprise requirements.
   • Ability to work within one’s allotted time and finances is sustained.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

• BEAUTY CARE – An overall beauty treatment intended to change or Improve a person’s appearance
• BODY SCRUB –  Is a process of removing dead skin cells and Exfoliating the top layer of the skin?
• CONTRAINDICATION – something that makes a particular treatment or procedure inadvisable
• ECOLOGICAL SOLID WASTE MATERIALS – shall refer to the Systematic administration of activities which Provide for segregations at source, segregated Transportation, storage, transfer, processing, Treatment, and disposal of solid waste and all other waste management activities which do not harm the Environment
• ERGONOMICS – an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things and people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.
• ETHICS – Study of morality’s effect on conduct: the study of Moral standards and how they affect conduct.
• EXPIRY OR EXPIRATION DATE – means the date stated in the label of a drug or device after which the drug is not expected to retain its claimed safety, efficacy and quality or potency or after which it is not permissible to sell the drug or device (As amended by E.O. 175)
• FACIAL – Care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams
• FIRST AID – means immediate assistance given in case of injury until medical aid has been obtained
• HAZARDOUS – means likely to cause harm or injury in certain circumstances.
• HAZARDOUS WASTE – shall refer to solid or combination of solid waste which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics may cause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of, or otherwise managed.
• HYGIENE – preservation of health: the science dealing with the preservation of health.
• INFECTIOUS – Communicable: describes a disease that is capable of being passed from one person to another.
• LABEL – means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter on the immediate container, or to other materials affixed thereto, of any article, Any word, statement or other information appearing on the label required under authority of the FDA Act of 2009 or other relevant laws shall be deemed and complied with if such word, statement or other information