What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Identification of nail damage from false nails
• False nail product contents
• False nail product chemistry
• Appropriate false nail systems
• Hygiene
• In-filling knowledge
• Correct false nail removals

Level and credits

• Level 4
• 6 credits

Aim

Students will be able to explain nail diseases and disorders and recognise and explain possible causes of damage from previous nail applications. Demonstration of knowledge in contents and chemistry of products used in nail technology is required. Students should explain the appropriate nail system to use, hygiene procedures, frequency and reasoning why nails should be in-filled, and the correct removal of false nails.

Prerequisites

The student must have completed the Chemistry for Manicurists and Anatomy and Physiology for Manicurists Courses, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge, prior to undertaking this course.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Nail diseases and disorders for nail technology
• Sanitation for nail technology
• Gel nails
• Acrylic nails
• Silk nail system
• Nail wrap system
• Nail repairs
• Nail tips
• UV gel overlays
• Free-form nails
• Filing
• Buffing
• In-filling
• Nail enamel application on false nails

Level and credits

• Level 4
• 30 credits

Aim

Students will be able to check for contraindications, recognise nail diseases and disorders, and demonstrate sanitisation techniques in a nail technology context. Practical applications of a gel nail system, an acrylic nail system, a silk nail system, a nail wrap system, nail repairs, nail tips, a UV gel overlay, and building a free-form nail within industry-acceptable time-frames and to an industry-acceptable standard must be demonstrated. Students must also demonstrate correct filing, buffing, finishing, in-filling and enameling techniques.

Prerequisites

The student must have completed the Manicure and Pedicure course or demonstrated equivalent knowledge prior to undertaking this course.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• The blend electrology treatment on the legs and arms
• The blend electrology treatment on the facial area
• The blend electrology treatment on the bikini line
• The blend electrology treatment on the chest and abdomen
• Tool usage
• Hygiene
• Various electrology treatment approaches

Level and credits

• Level 5
• 10 credits

Aim

Students will be able to perform a the blend electrolysis treatment on the legs / arms, chin, lip, bikini line, nipples, eyebrows, and abdomen safely and effectively to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame. Correct tool selection and usage, professionalism, and hygiene must be demonstrated. Students must also demonstrate knowledge in various aspects of the blend electrolysis treatments.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Short-wave diathermy electrology treatment on the legs and arms
• Short-wave diathermy electrology treatment on the facial area
• Short-wave diathermy electrology treatment on the bikini line
• Short-wave diathermy electrology treatment on the chest and abdomen
• Tool usage
• Hygiene
• Various electrology treatment approaches

Level and credits

• Level 5
• 10 credits

Aim

Students will be able to perform a short-wave diathermy electrolysis treatment on the legs / arms, chin, lip, bikini line, nipples, eyebrows, and abdomen safely and effectively to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame. Correct tool selection and usage, professionalism, and hygiene must be demonstrated. Students must also demonstrate knowledge in various aspects of short-wave diathermy electrolysis treatments.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Home exercises for clients
• Muscles used in exercises
• Varying exercise levels

Level and credits

• Level 5
• 1 credit

Aim

Students will be able to explain to and advise clients on appropriate home exercises for problem areas, demonstrate knowledge on muscles used, and demonstrate knowledge of appropriate and varying levels of exercise.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Basic physics
• Electricity
• Theory behind body electrical treatments

Level and credits

• Level 5
• 7 credits

Aim

Students will be able to explain various issues relating to basic physics and electricity, including how these issues affect, or are relevant to, physiatrics treatments and their safe application.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Galvanic (Iontophoresis)
• Galvanic (Desincrustation)
• Microcurrent
• Direct high frequency
• Indirect high frequency
• Vacuum suction
• Faradic
• Infra-red
• Vibratory massage
• Mechanical massage

Level and credits

• Level 5
• 7 credits

Aim

Students will be able to select the appropriate equipment for treatment, check for contraindications, and apply the treatment correctly, effectively, safely and within an industry-acceptable timeframe. Treatments covered include galvanic (iontophoresis and desincrustation), microcurrent, high frequency (direct and indirect), vacuum suction, faradic, infra-red, vibratory and mechanical massage in a body therapy context.

Prerequisites

The student must be successfully completing of have successfully completed the Swedish Massage, Figure Diagnosis and Electricity and Basic Physics for Physiatrics courses before starting the Body Electrical Treatments course.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Swedish massage
• Classical massage movements
• Contraindications
• Client modesty

Level and credits

• Level 5
• 5 credits

Aim

Students will be able to recognise contraindications to massage, demonstrate on-going client modesty and perform a Swedish massage treatment, employing the classical massage movements, to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame, bearing in mind the constraints of the Physiotherapy Act.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Figure and postural conditions
• Muscle tone
• Nutritional aspects
• Treatment plans

Level and credits

• Level 5
• 5 credits

Aim

Students will be able to correctly determine figure and postural conditions and muscle tone. In addition, demonstration of knowledge of various nutritional aspects must be completed. Students must also prepare a suitable treatment for a client’s condition, incorporating various data received.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Skeletal system
• Muscular system
• Circulatory system
• Lymphatic system
• Neurological system
• Endocrine system
• Respiratory system
• Digestive system
• Urinary system
• Reproductive system
• Contraindications
• Diseases and disorders
• Histology for body therapy
• Skin for body therapy
• Skin diseases and disorders for body therapy

Level and credits

• Level 5
• 26 credits

Aim

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, neurological, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems of the human body, including contraindications, diseases and disorders in a body therapy context. Demonstration of knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skin, skin diseases and disorders, histology, and contraindications in a body therapy context is required.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Bones of the arms, hands, legs, feet, head, neck, and shoulders
• Arteries and veins of the arms, hands, legs, feet, head, neck, and shoulders
• Nerves of the arms, hands, legs, feet, head, neck, and shoulders
• Lymphatic structures of the arms, hands, legs, feet, head, neck, and shoulders
• Structure and function of nails and skin
• Nail and skin diseases and disorders
• Histology (cells and tissues)

Level and credits

• Level 5
• 8 credits

Aim

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology required for manicurists and beauticians. Manicurist anatomy and physiology includes bones, arteries, veins, and lymphatic structures of the lower arm, hand, lower leg and foot, as well as nail structures, disorders and diseases. Beautician anatomy and physiology includes bones, arteries, nerves, and lymphatic structures of the head, neck and shoulder area, as well as the structure, function, diseases and disorders of the skin. Histology (the study of cells and tissues) is also covered in this course, as are contraindications to treatment.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Galvanic (Iontophoresis)
• Galvanic (Desincrustation)
• Microcurrent
• Direct high frequency
• Indirect high frequency
• Vacuum suction
• Faradic
• Infra-red
• Deep cleansing
• Contraindications

Level and credits

• Level 5
• 8 credits

Aim

Students will be able to select the appropriate equipment for treatment, check for contraindications, and apply the treatment correctly, effectively, safely and within an industry-acceptable timeframe. Treatments covered include galvanic (iontophoresis and desincrustation), microcurrent, high frequency (direct and indirect), vacuum suction, faradic, infra-red, and deep cleansing in a facial therapy context.

Prerequisites

The student must be successfully completing of have successfully completed the Skin Care and Eye Treatments and Electricity and Basic Physics for Beauticians courses before starting the Facial Electrical Treatments course.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Professional conduct
• Ethical conduct
• Various business aspects related to beauty therapy

Level and credits

• Level 4
• 2 credits

Aim

Students will be able to explain and demonstrate knowledge in the professional and ethical conduct related to the beauty therapy and related industries. Demonstration of knowledge of various business aspects as they relate to beauty therapy is also required.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Basic physics
• Electricity
• Theory behind facial electrical treatments

Level and credits

• Level 4
• 8 credits

Aim

Students will be able to explain various issues relating to basic physics and electricity, including how these issues affect, or are relevant to, beautician treatments and their safe application.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Cosmetic chemistry
• Basic chemistry
• Types of skin care products
• Functions of skin care products
• Properties of skin care products
• Main ingredients of skin care products

Level and credits

• Level 4
• 5 credits

Aim

Students will be able to define terms and classifications relevant to cosmetic chemistry and electricity, explain the basics of chemistry, and explain the type, functions, properties, and/or main ingredients in skin care products.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Underarm
• Bikini line
• Full leg
• Groin (Brazilian, etc.)
• Facial (lip, chin, etc.)
• Forearm
• Skin diseases and disorders
• Functions of wax
• Main ingredients of wax
• Advantages and disadvantages

Level and credits

• Level 4
• 4 credits

Aim

Students will be able to perform waxing treatments on the underarm, bikini line, full leg, groin (Brazilian), lip, chin, forearm, and eyebrows, employing the most suitable waxing product, to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame. Recognition of contraindications, skin diseases and disorders is required. Students must demonstrate knowledge of the function, main ingredients, advantages and disadvantages of various waxing products.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Day makeup
• Evening makeup
• Special occasion makeup

Level and credits

• Level 4
• 5 credits

Aim

Students will be able to select and apply make-up that suits the client and his/her needs to an industry-acceptable standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame. The range of make-up techniques in this course is limited and includes some corrective work. Note: This is not a make-up artistry course and limits itself to make-up in a beauty therapy context.

What does this component cover?

This component covers:

• Nail diseases and disorders
• Nail filing
• Specialised nail treatments
• Massage of the hand and lower arm
• Massage of the foot and lower leg
• Nail enamel application

Level and credits

• Level 4
• 4 credits

Aim

Students will be able to determine contraindications, recognise nail diseases and disorders, and demonstrate proper use of manicure tools. Manicure and pedicure treatments include nail filing, specialised nail treatments, massage of the hand and lower arm or foot and lower leg, and nail enamel application, with the student completing the treatment to an industry-standard in an industry-acceptable time-frame.