Maharashtra HSC NSQF Beauty Therapist study plan

List and explain the chain of infection and identify at least six salon-specific transmission points (implements, towels, hands, bowls, cape collars, floor)

Demonstrate and write out the correct sequence for hand hygiene and for sanitising, disinfecting and sterilising, and state which method applies to metal tools, brushes, linen and surfaces

Draft a one-page salon safety checklist covering electrical safety, wet floors, chemical storage, sharps and waste segregation

Describe the scope of practice and professional ethics of a beauty therapist, including when to refer a client to a doctor

Map three career pathways (salon therapist, freelance/mobile, salon owner) and list the qualifications and typical first-job duties for each

Explain standard precautions, personal protective equipment use and correct disposal of single-use items in a beauty salon

Identify client contraindications and red flags (skin infections, open lesions, allergic history, pregnancy, diabetes, blood thinners) that require deferral or medical referral

Conduct a structured client consultation covering lifestyle, medication, allergies, previous treatments and expectations

Perform and record a skin analysis (oily/dry/combination/sensitive, Fitzpatrick or skin type, lesion mapping) and a hair and scalp analysis

Design a client record card that satisfies consent, confidentiality and record-retention requirements

Label the layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous), appendages and their functions, and relate each layer to a treatment effect

Describe the structure and growth cycle of hair and the structure of the nail plate, matrix, cuticle and lunula

Classify cosmetic ingredients by function (humectant, emollient, occlusive, surfactant, exfoliant, active, preservative, fragrance) and give one example of each

Compare product types used in facials (cleanser, toner, exfoliant, mask, serum, moisturiser, sunscreen) and match each to a skin type

Explain pH, patch testing and how to read an ingredient list to flag common allergens

Sequence a full classic facial step by step, from preparation and cleansing through exfoliation, massage, mask, moisturiser and sun protection, with timings

Adapt facial protocol for oily/acne-prone, dry/dehydrated, sensitive and mature skin, naming the product changes for each

List contraindications for facial massage, exfoliation and heat-based steps and state the safe alternative for each

Explain the purpose and safe use of electrical facial equipment (steamer, high frequency, galvanic, vacuum) including intensity, duration and hygiene between clients

Practise client draping, product dispensing hygiene and aftercare advice

Map hair growth cycles and hair types to choose the correct removal method (threading, hot wax, strip wax, sugaring) for face, underarm, arm, leg and bikini areas

Demonstrate correct thread-holding, tension and brow mapping/shaping, and state the safe working distance from the eye

Sequence a waxing service: consultation, patch test, cleansing, powder, wax direction and removal against hair growth, post-wax soothing and aftercare

List waxing and threading contraindications (retinoids, recent peels, sunburn, varicose veins, diabetes-related sensitivity) and the correct response to each

Perform a manicure and pedicure sequence including nail shaping, cuticle care, exfoliation, massage, polish application and tool sterilisation

Identify common nail and skin disorders (fungal infection, paronychia, ingrown nail, warts) and decide when to refuse service

Describe hair and scalp types, hair porosity and elasticity, and select shampoo, conditioner and treatment accordingly

Explain the principles of sectioning, elevation, tension and blunt vs layered cutting, and the safety rules for scissors, razors and clippers

Perform basic blow-dry styling (straight, volume, waves) and a simple updo or braid using sectioning and heat protection

Prepare skin for make-up: cleanse, tone, prime, colour-correct and choose foundation shade and undertone match

Apply a day make-up and an evening make-up look, including eye shadow blending, liner, brows, blush placement, contour/highlight and lip shaping

List make-up hygiene rules and contraindications for shared products and tools

Build a simple inventory system: par levels, stock rotation (first-expiry-first-out), expiry tracking and a reorder trigger

Calculate a basic service price covering product cost, time and overhead, and explain the difference between markup and margin

Draft a customer-service standard covering booking, greeting, managing complaints and handling a late or dissatisfied client

Outline the compliance basics for a small salon: licences, waste disposal, staff records and client-data confidentiality

Write a one-page business concept for a small beauty service, including target client, service menu and start-up cost estimate

Revise high-yield facts across all ten domains using spaced-repetition cards, prioritising infection control, contraindications and ingredient functions

Complete at least two full-length timed mock papers and score each by domain to find weak areas

Re-practise the two lowest-scoring practical sequences (facial, waxing/threading, manicure/pedicure, blow-dry or make-up) under timed conditions

Rehearse viva/oral answers on ethics, referral and client consultation using the record cards from week 2

Compile a one-page personal error log and a final pre-exam checklist of tools, hygiene steps and timing

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