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Field
Service Sector
Review of Beauty Therapy unit standards
Subfield
Beauty Services
Domain
Beauty Therapy
ID
14139, 19590, 19592
The NZ Hairdressing ITO Inc (HITO) has completed the review of the unit standards
above.
Date new versions published
March 2012
Planned review date
December 2016
Summary
This review was undertaken in response to feedback from stakeholders indicating that
many of the standards included in the National Certificate in Beauty Services
(Cosmetology) (Level 3) [Ref: 0631] were no longer fit for purpose.
During the review process the stakeholders were consulted via the Beauty Advisory Group
(BAG), which consisted of representatives from subsectors of the industry, including:
employers, employees, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics, and Private Training
Enterprises, and product companies. Members of the BAG were required to consult with
the wider industry, share questions from the BAG and report gathered feedback to the
BAG on a regular basis. Fitness for purpose of the new and reviewed unit standards was
confirmed by sending out to industry and collating and applying feedback at several stages
of the consultation process.
The review and consultation process identified gaps in the cosmetology skills and
knowledge covered by these unit standards. Therefore, unit standards were developed to
cover basic facial anatomy and physiology, knowledge of make-up and design theory, and
understanding of the role of a cosmetics counter manager.
Main changes
 Title, explanatory notes, outcomes, evidence requirements and range statements were
amended in standard 14139 to reflect industry practices and requirements.
 Standard 19590 was designated expiring and replaced by standards 27646 and 27647.
 Standard 19592 was designated expiring without replacement.
 Three new standards were developed in response to stakeholder feedback regarding
additional skills and knowledge required by industry.
Category C and D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2014.
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Impact on existing consent to assess
Current consent for
Nature of
ID
consent
Consent extended to
Level Nature of
ID
consent
Level
Standard
4
4
19590
Standards
27646, 27647
Impact on registered qualifications
Key to type of impact
Affected
Not materially affected
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set
The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits
The qualification lists a C or D category standard
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title
The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification
The following HITO qualifications are impacted by the outcome of this review and will be
updated when they are reviewed in 2013. The standards that generated the status
Affected are listed in bold.
Ref
0631
1046
Qualification Title
National Certificate in Beauty Services (Cosmetology)
(Level 3)
National Certificate in Beauty Services (Beautician) (Level 4)
ID
14139, 19590,
19592
19590
The following table identifies a qualification developed by another SSB that is impacted by
the outcome of this Review. The SSB has been advised that the qualification require
revision.
Ref
0469
Qualification Title
National Certificate in Pharmacy (Assistant)
(Level 3)
ID
14139
SSB Name
Pharmacy Industry
Training Organisation
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
Key to review category
A
B
C
D
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new
version number
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID
and a new version number
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID
Standard will expire and not be replaced
Service Sector > Beauty Services > Beauty Therapy
ID
Title
Level Credit
14139
3
Advise clients on selection and use of cosmetics
and toiletries
Demonstrate knowledge of, select, and
recommend cosmetics and toiletries
8
Review
Category
B
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ID
Title
Level Credit
19590
Perform cosmetic services as an independent
beauty services operator
Perform skincare services for the face in
preparation for make-up
Perform make-up services
Provide reception services for the beauty industry
Demonstrate knowledge of make-up and
design theory
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and
functions of the skin of the face, and of facial
skin types and problems
Demonstrate knowledge of cosmetics counter
management
4
16
3
10
3
3
3
10
4
4
D
New
3
4
New
3
5
New
27646
27647
19592
27644
27645
27648
Review
Category
C
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