The skin care programme area curriculum for the programme subjects - Vg3 (HUD3-01)

Practice of vocation

• plan, implement, assess and document his or her own work as a skin care technician
• apply day, evening and bridal makeup based on colour theory
• use a selection of technical aids in facial and body treatments and assess the utility value of such aids
• use simple correction techniques and camouflage skin changes
• give advice on treatment of unwanted hair growth and use of different work methods and tools/appliances
• use methods for treating hands, applying nail polish and pedicuring, and give reasons for the methods chosen
• use different massage techniques
• give advice on the chemical effect of different cosmetic products on the skin
• work in compliance with health, environment and safety measures at the workplace
• comply with ergonomic principles in the practice of this vocation
• evaluate skin, hair and nail treatments, and keep a work logbook
• carry out purchases, sales and marketing in accordance with current rules and regulations
• organise and manage work operations
• keep a simple budget and undertake basic bookkeeping
• use digital tools in the practice of this vocation
• use quality control and quality improvement when practising this vocation
• plan and carry out work in accordance with the principle of universal design for products and services