UN2AH19 - VTCT

Outcome 4
Understand how to work safely, effectively and hygienically
when cutting facial hair
You can:
a. List the protective equipment that should be available
b. Explain why it is important to protect clients from hair clippings
c. Describe how the position of the client and yourself can affect the
desired outcome and reduce fatigue and the risk of injury
d. Identify the safety considerations which must be taken into account
when cutting facial hair
e. Explain why it is important to avoid cross-infection and infestation
f. Explain why it is important to keep the work area clean and tidy
g. Compare the methods of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilisation
used in barber shops
h. Describe methods of working safely and hygienically and which
minimise the risk of cross-infection and cross-infestation
i. Explain the importance of maintaining personal hygiene
* Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned.
Requirements highlighted in white are assessed in the external paper.
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