Karnataka SSLC NSQF Beauty and Wellness (KSEAB) study plan

List and explain the five routes of cross-infection in a salon (hands, tools, linen, air, waste) and match each to at least one control measure.

Demonstrate the correct sequence for hand washing and for donning and doffing gloves, and state the minimum contact time for a disinfectant soak.

Classify ten given salon tools as single-use, reusable-with-disinfection, or reusable-with-sterilisation, and justify each classification.

Describe the difference between cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation, and give one salon example of each with a named agent or method.

Draft a one-page daily hygiene checklist covering workstation, floor, linen and waste handling.

Identify the three main skin types plus combination and sensitive skin, and list the observable signs used to classify each.

Label a hand-drawn skin diagram with epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer, hair follicle, sebaceous gland, sweat gland and melanocyte, and state one function of each.

Sequence the steps of a basic facial (client preparation, cleansing, exfoliation, massage, mask, moisturiser, sun protection) and state the purpose of each step.

Select suitable cleansing and moisturising products for four given client profiles and justify each choice in one sentence.

List five contraindications that require you to stop or refuse a facial and refer the client.

Describe the hair growth cycle (anagen, catagen, telogen) and relate it to why hair loss concerns must be referred rather than treated in the salon.

Label a hair structure diagram with cuticle, cortex, medulla and follicle, and explain how cuticle damage affects conditioning needs.

Demonstrate the shampooing sequence: consultation, detangling, wetting, application, scalp massage, rinse, towel dry, and state two common mistakes for each stage.

Explain the purpose and correct application of conditioner, including why it is applied to mid-lengths and ends rather than the scalp.

Perform and describe three basic styling techniques (blow-dry with direction, finger drying, basic braid or ponytail) with the tools each requires.

Conduct a scripted 5-minute client consultation covering lifestyle, product history, allergies, expectations and patch-test status, and record findings on a consultation card.

Distinguish between a question, a closed question and a reflective statement, and use each at least once in a role-play.

Explain confidentiality, informed consent, scope of practice and professional boundaries, giving one salon example of a breach for each.

Map five career paths in the beauty and wellness sector (salon stylist, nail technician, make-up artist, spa therapist, self-employed entrepreneur) to the qualifications and skills each needs.

Identify the client groups and services covered by a typical neighbourhood salon versus a hotel spa, and explain how that shapes service delivery.

Label a nail diagram with nail plate, nail bed, cuticle, eponychium, lunula, free edge and matrix, and state one care precaution for each.

Sequence a full manicure and a full pedicure, noting where the two procedures differ in soaking time, tool choice and client positioning.

Identify five nail and skin conditions (for example fungal infection, paronychia, ingrown nail, brittle nail, warts) and state which must be referred rather than treated.

Demonstrate two basic nail art techniques (for example dotting and freehand striping) and describe the tools, drying time and removal method for each.

Explain the sterilisation or disinfection requirement for nail nippers, files and buffers, and why porous items are handled differently.

Identify face shapes and describe one make-up adjustment for each that balances the features.

Select foundation shade and undertone for three given client descriptions, and explain how to test the shade correctly.

Sequence a basic day make-up application from skin preparation through base, eyes, cheeks and lips, naming the tool used at each step.

Describe the correct holding angle and sectioning for a basic blunt or one-length cut, and state three safety checks before the first cut.

Explain client grooming standards for a salon professional: uniform, hair, nails, oral care, jewellery and footwear, with a reason for each.

Draft a simple salon budget listing fixed costs, variable costs and expected monthly revenue, and calculate the break-even number of services per month.

Write answers to three common client complaints (late start, unsatisfactory result, price query) using a listen-acknowledge-act format.

Describe how to record appointments, client history and payments using a digital tool, and state two data-privacy rules to follow.

List five practical green practices for a salon (product dilution, water and energy use, waste segregation, refill options, paper reduction) and estimate the saving or benefit of each.

Create a two-week social media content plan for a small salon with post types, captions and a booking call to action.

Complete a timed 60-question mixed mock test across all 11 domains and score at least 70 percent.

Review every incorrect answer, write the correct fact and its source domain, and re-test those items after 48 hours.

Rehearse the full practical sequence for one service each in skin, hair and nails, narrating hygiene and consultation steps aloud.

Recite the referral list for contraindications across skin, hair and nails from memory with at least 90 percent accuracy.

Explain three common exam traps (cleaning versus sterilisation, treat versus refer, client consent) and how you will avoid each.