ICT in hair and beauty studies principal learning

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1 ICT in hair and beauty studies principal learning In the hair and beauty studies principal learning students find out about how ICT supports the business and marketing functions of the industry. General ICT applications can also be used to enable students to understand the processes of developing, marketing and selling new products. Level 1 In (Level 1 unit 1) students can use the Internet, DVDs and other ICT-based sources to carry out research about the hair and beauty industry and present information in the form of graphs or charts or presentation software. The customer survey required in (Level 1 unit 2) could be online, or the collected data could be processed using a spreadsheet, offering a further opportunity to incorporate graphs and charts. The communication strategy in (Level 1 unit 2) could involve desktop publishing software to create flyers and posters. There are opportunities in (Level 1 unit 2) and (Level 1 unit 3) to use digital cameras and video devices to film customer opinions and to capture examples of good salon technique. Level 2 Students at level 2 begin to investigate the science of hair and beauty and customer care in the industry. In (Level 2 unit 2) Internet research will help students investigate job roles, training and career paths in the sector. Also in (Level 2 unit 2) students could use spreadsheet software to create tables, graphs and charts illustrating the composition of the market for hair and beauty products. The student needs to understand how to use products safely, including testing them safely, and therefore in (Level 2 unit 3) digital cameras and video devices could be used to film examples of safe practice. The science element of the same unit provides an ICT opportunity for data handling, for example recording test results on the ph value of products. In exploring salon businesses and processes in (Level 2 unit 7), where possible, students should have access to salon specific software. The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency is the non-regulatory part of the Qualification and Curriculum Authority QCA

2 Levels 1 and 2 at key stage 4 The principal learning contains opportunities to develop the knowledge defined in the key stage 4 ICT programme of study. There are understandably many sector-specific applications of ICT that are not normally found in key stage 4. Teaching implications for levels 1 and 2 To ensure success in the functional skills tests at levels 1 and 2, Diploma students would benefit from opportunities for data-handling using spreadsheets and databases that are not immediately evident in the principal learning. Access to industry-specific software such as booking systems would help enhance the applied nature of the principal learning. Level 3 There is a higher expectation of ICT skills at level 3, including more analysis and evaluation in (Level 3 unit 4), using media applications to match message/image/audience; opportunities to use digital photography in presenting and evaluating a media campaign in (Level 3 unit 5) ; and business and finance handling and developing business plans with financial proposals in (Level 3 unit 7). Teaching implications for level 3 Level 3 students would benefit from chances to use industry-specific software used in hair salons and spas. Level 1 unit 1 Introducing the hair and beauty sector Area: find and present information on hair and beauty industry sectors. ICT knowledge and understanding: research (Internet, CD/DVD); use of key words and phrases; copyright and plagiarism; use of wordprocessing/desktop publishing/presentation/spreadsheet software. create files for storage of learning notes create a table of the six industries to show links and interdependencies. Gather economic information into a chart for ease of interpretation. Overlap with key stage 4 programme of study: Key processes 2.1 Finding information c; 2.3 Communicating information a, b. Supportive prior learning: key stage 3 Key processes 2.1 Finding information c; 2.3 Communicating information a. The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency is the non-regulatory part of the Qualification and Curriculum Authority QCA

3 Level 1 unit 2 Creating a positive impression in the hair and beauty sector Area: know and understand the opportunities for creating a positive impression in a hair and beauty business and how to do so. ICT knowledge and understanding: use of word-processing/desktop publishing/presentation/spreadsheet software; avoiding inappropriate disclosure of personal information. using desktop publishing, create a promotional flyer and a customer survey questionnaire for the college hairdressing enterprise word process a set of Do s and Don ts for keeping client personal information secure to share with the hair and beauty studies Diploma group. Overlap with key stage 4: Key processes 2.2 Developing ideas a, b, c, d; 2.3 Communicating information a. Supportive prior learning: key stage 3 Key processes 2.2 Developing ideas b; 2.3 Communicating information a, c. Level 1 unit 3 Introducing hair styling Areas: be able to: use safe working practices, under supervision select and use suitable products, tools and equipment, under supervision use, under supervision, a limited range of styling and finishing techniques for men and women including client preparation. ICT knowledge and understanding: use digital camera/video recorder; use specialist software. use ICT to assist in planning a hairstyle and review against face shape etc, storing their research and hairstyle decisions in an electronic file use digital camera/video recorder to film safe working practices and styling and finishing techniques in the hair and beauty sector. Word process an accompanying commentary of what each shot shows. Incorporate all this into a presentation. Overlap with key stage 4: Key processes 2.2 Developing ideas a, b, c, d; 2.3 Communicating information a, b, c. Supportive prior learning: key stage 3 Key processes 2.2 Developing ideas b, d, f; 2.3 Communicating information a, b. The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency is the non-regulatory part of the Qualification and Curriculum Authority QCA

4 Level 2 unit 2 The world of hair and beauty Area: be able to interpret a range of information relating to the UK and global hair and beauty sector and draw conclusions about the key factors influencing the sectors and its services. ICT knowledge and understanding: research (Internet, CD/DVD); use of key words and phrases; copyright and plagiarism; use of wordprocessing/desktop publishing/presentation/spreadsheet software. create and label folders for storage of research notes use spreadsheet software to create tables, graphs and charts illustrating the composition of the market for hair and beauty products. Overlap with key stage 4: Key processes 2.1 Finding information c; 2.3 Communicating information a, b. Supportive prior learning: key stage 3 Key processes 2.1 Finding information c; 2.3 Communicating information a. Level 2 unit 3 The science of hair and beauty Areas: know and understand the ph scale and how ph affects the use of products and its effects on hair, skin and nails. Be able to: safely prepare for and conduct basic hair, skin and sensitivity tests; store and dispose of resources following guidelines after testing analyse results and draw conclusions about hair and skin condition, sensitivity and product compatibility following testing record results accurately. IT knowledge and understanding: enter data (text, number, image); use spreadsheets to investigate and interpret data. having tested the ph values of a range of products, enter values in a spreadsheet, then search the spreadsheet for ph values matching skin ph, and then, given the nature of the ph scale, consider the effects of ph numbers that are higher or lower than skin ph value use digital image and video devices to film how to conduct tests safely. Use this footage to develop word processed notes on safe conduct in testing. Overlap with key stage 4: Key processes 2.1 Finding information d; 2.2 Developing ideas a, b, c Supportive prior learning: key stage 3 Key processes 2.1 Finding information c, d; Developing ideas b, e. The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency is the non-regulatory part of the Qualification and Curriculum Authority QCA

5 Level 2 unit 7 Salon business systems and processes within hair and beauty Area: scheduling clients appointments and reflecting on the effectiveness of the ICT tools and facilities they have used in the course of their work on this unit. ICT knowledge and understanding: use of salon specific software such as Blonde Salon Management System or Shortcuts Xpress; enter data (text, number). schedule clients appointments during work experience. During the post work experience debriefing, review the effectiveness of the scheduling software used. Overlap with key stage 4: Key processes 2.2 Developing ideas a, b, c, d; 2.3 Communicating information a, b; 2.4 Evaluating b. Supportive prior learning: Key stage 3 Key processes 2.2 Developing ideas b, d, f; 2.3 Communicating information a, b; 2.4 Evaluating a, c. Level 3 unit 4 Exploring business management for hair and beauty Area: investigating the key types of sector specific management information systems and their suitability for different tasks and size of hair and beauty business. ICT knowledge and understanding: ICT applications that support business processes. Example activity: review the effectiveness of the ICT-based systems supporting hair and beauty businesses during two different work experience placements. Overlap with A level: AS and A level, Data and information, Applications and effects. Supportive prior learning: key stage 4 Key processes 2.1 Finding information d; 2.4 Evaluating b. The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency is the non-regulatory part of the Qualification and Curriculum Authority QCA

6 Level 3 unit 5 Exploring media and image within hair and beauty Areas: know and understand the basic principles of marketing and their link to image creation and media use use and adapt a range of media applications to match message, image and audience. ICT knowledge and understanding: research (Internet, CD/DVD); use of key words and phrases; copyright and plagiarism; communicating and exchanging information (online surveys websites); use input devices (digital camera, video recorder); upload files (web based mediums, presentations, applications). having researched salon websites on the Internet, use and edit video and digital images to upload onto a specially created promotional website using spreadsheet software, analyse the results of a customer survey and present them to the salon manager with recommendations for improving their marketing strategy. Supportive prior learning: key stage 4 Key processes 2.1 Finding information a, c, d; 2.2 Developing ideas a, b, c, d; Communicating ideas a, b, c. Overlap with A level: AS and A level, Data and information, Applications and effects. Level 3 unit 7 Business enterprise, planning and finance within hair and beauty Area: gathering information for business plans and financial activities. IT knowledge and understanding: research (Internet, CD/DVD); use advanced search options to refine searches; use word-processing/ desktop publishing/spreadsheet software; use spreadsheets to store information in tabular form and perform calculations in financial models. Example activity: gather information to put together a business plan, including a financial plan. Overlap with A level: AS and A level, Data and information, Applications and effects. Supportive prior learning: key stage 4 Key processes 2.1 Finding information a, c, d; 2.2 Developing ideas a, b, c, d; 2.4 Evaluating b. The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency is the non-regulatory part of the Qualification and Curriculum Authority QCA