Health, safety and hygiene for complementary therapies · Health, safety and hygiene for complementary therapies 1. Be able to maintain a healthy and safe environment 2. Be able to

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Health, safety and hygiene for complementary therapies

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.

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.

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Statement of unit achievement

All assessors using this Record of Assessment book must complete this table. This is required for verification purposes.

UC30322Health, safety and hygiene for complementary therapies

It is the aim of this unit to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work safely and hygienically within the complementary and integrated healthcare sector.

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GLH

30

Credit value

4

Level

3

Observation(s)

2External paper(s)

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On completion of this unit you will:

Learning outcomes Evidence requirements

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Health, safety and hygiene for complementary therapies

1. Be able to maintain a healthy and safe environment

2. Be able to apply hygiene procedures for complementary therapy treatments

3. Be able to understand the health and safety procedures and policies required for complementary therapy

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 one external paper that must be completed. A pass mark of 70% must be achieved.

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.

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Achieving observations and range

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Achieving observation outcomes Achieving range

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.

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.

There are no range statements that apply to this unit.

Outcome 1

Observations

You can:

Observation 1 2Date achieved

Criteria questioned orally

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*May be assessed through oral questioning.

Be able to maintain a healthy and safe environment

a. Follow procedures and policies to contribute to a healthy and safe working environment

b. Assess any potential risks within own area of responsibility

c. Report any hazards within area of own responsibility that need to be referred

d. Demonstrate safe handling and use of products, materials, tools and equipment

e. Demonstrate correct maintenance and storage of products, materials, tools and equipment

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Outcome 2

You can:

a. Use hygiene procedures required for a range of treatments

Be able to apply hygiene procedures for complementary therapy treatments

*May be assessed through oral questioning.

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Observation 1 2Date achieved

Criteria questioned orally

Portfolio reference

Assessor initials

Learner signature

Achieving knowledge outcomes

Developing knowledge

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:

• Observed work• Witness statements• Audio-visual media • Evidence of prior learning or attainment• Written questions• Oral questions• Assignments• Case studies

Where possible your assessor will integrate knowledge outcomes into practical observations through oral questioning.

Achieving the external paper

The external paper will test your knowledge of all criteria in the knowledge section of this unit. A pass mark of 70% must be achieved.

Your assessor will complete the table below when the 70% pass mark has been achieved.

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Knowledge

Outcome 2

Be able to apply hygiene procedures for complementary therapy treatments

You can: Portfolio reference /Assessor initials*

b. Explain the professional standards of personal presentation required

c. Evaluate hygiene procedures required for a range of treatments

* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned.

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Outcome 3

Be able to understand the health and safety procedures and policies required for complementary therapy

You can: Portfolio reference /Assessor initials*

a. Evaluate the relevant health and safety legislation relating to complementary therapies

b. Review methods of complying with health and safety legislation

c. Explain the health, safety and security procedures and policies

d. Examine the employer’s and employee’s health and safety responsibilities

* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned.

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Outcome 1: Be able to maintain a healthy and safe environment

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.

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Follow health and safety procedures: Working practices, emergency first aid, accident, fire evacuation, security, personal protective equipment, hygiene, conduct self in accordance with policies and procedures.

Assess potential risks and report hazards: 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), risks (e.g. slips, trips, falls, adverse reactions, electrocution, fire, contamination, cross infection, personal injury, death, damage to property), assess the risks (high, medium, low), identify control measures, deal with hazards or risks within own limits of responsibility (safely, promptly), referral of hazards, procedures for reporting and recording accidents, risk assessment review.

Safe handling and use: Following instructions and guidelines given with equipment, tools, materials and products, hygienic and safe use of equipment, tools, materials and products, use of PPE (personal protective equipment) when appropriate.

Correct maintenance and storage: Following legislation requirements, following manufacturer’s guidelines, treatment equipment (e.g. treatment couch, additional support), storage of treatment products (temperature, sealed containers, location, expiry date), dealing with breakages and spillages, stock control and security, follow maintenance schedules, maintain up to date record sheets.

Outcome 2: Be able to apply hygiene procedures for complementary therapy treatments

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Hygiene procedures: Principles of hygiene, principles of infection control (bacterial, fungal, viral, parasitic), sanitisation of surfaces, tools and equipment, use of sterilisation products, hygienic preparation of the therapist and client, hand washing, laundry procedures (towels, gowns, headbands, sponges), safe disposal of waste (general waste, waste chemical products, contaminated waste), advantages and disadvantages of hygiene methods for treatments.

Personal presentation: According to 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, importance of good personal presentation.

Outcome 3: Be able to understand the health and safety procedures and policies required for complementary therapy

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Relevant health and safety legislation: Compliance with legislation relating to free precautions, health and safety at work, first aid, manual handling, use of equipment, control of substances hazardous to health, electricity at work, reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurances. This list is not exhaustive. Further information should be sought from the Health and Safety Authority, and/or local authorities.

Methods of complying with legislation: Health and safety monitoring, risk assessment, storage of equipment and materials, safe working practices, security, how to comply with legislation, importance of compliance to legislation.

Health, safety and security procedures and policies: Health and safety requirements (e.g. fire evacuation, Portable Appliance Testing, manual handling, personal protective equipment, incident recording), security (e.g. premises, therapists, clients, visitors, belongings, stock), working practices (e.g. client care, length of treatments, record keeping, confidentiality, equality and diversity, working hours, employee rights and responsibilities), codes of practice (e.g. FHT), conduct and ethics developed by the industry and professional associations, importance of procedures and policies, impacts of procedures and policies.

Employer’s and employees’ responsibilities: Employer (e.g. insurance, staff training and development, provision of Personal Proctective Equipment (PPE), electrical safety, emergency and fire procedures, health and safety policies and procedures, safe working environment, employee (e.g. adherence to polices and procedures, accident reporting, risk assessment).