Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness study plan
Punjab PSEB Matric NSQF Beauty and Wellness · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Skin Care Services: Cleansing, Facials and Basic Treatments & Tools, Equipment, Products and Salon Hygiene/Sanitisation
List the five skin types and match each to a suitable cleanser, toner and moisturiser category
Describe the correct sequence of steps in a basic facial, from client preparation to finishing products
Explain the purpose of patch testing and identify which products and clients require it
Demonstrate in writing how to sanitise brushes, spatulas, bowls and work surfaces between clients
Distinguish between cleaning, sanitising and sterilising and state which is required for which salon item
Your checkpoint
A one-page facial protocol sheet listing every step in order with the product category and the hygiene action required at each step
Skin Care Services: Cleansing, Facials and Basic Treatments & Anatomy and Physiology of Skin, Hair and Nails
Label the layers of the skin and state one function of each layer
Relate each skin type and common skin condition to its underlying anatomical cause
Identify the main facial bones and muscles that affect massage and product application
Select contraindications that rule out a facial or massage and justify each choice
Write client aftercare instructions for a facial in plain language
Your checkpoint
A labelled skin cross-section diagram plus a table of ten contraindications with the reason each one matters
Hair Care and Basic Hair Styling Services & Anatomy and Physiology of Skin, Hair and Nails
Label the hair shaft structures and explain the three growth phases
Classify hair types and textures and choose a suitable shampoo for each
Describe the correct sequence for shampooing, conditioning and towel drying a client
Explain how the hair cuticle responds to heat styling and chemical treatments
Identify scalp conditions that require referral rather than salon treatment
Your checkpoint
A hair anatomy diagram with a matching chart of five hair types, their care needs and recommended products
Hair Care and Basic Hair Styling Services & Manicure, Pedicure and Nail Care
Demonstrate the steps of a basic blow-dry and a simple braid or bun in written sequence
Explain safe heat-tool handling, temperature selection and cord and water safety
Identify the structures of the nail and the signs of common nail and skin disorders
Sequence a complete manicure and a complete pedicure step by step
State the contraindications and referral points for manicure and pedicure services
Your checkpoint
Two service flow charts, one for basic hair styling and one for manicure plus pedicure, each with hygiene checkpoints marked
Manicure, Pedicure and Nail Care & Personal Hygiene, Grooming, Health and Safety at the Workplace
Describe the correct filing direction, nail shaping options and cuticle care without cutting live tissue
Explain massage movements used in hand and foot massage and their intended effect
Apply the salon's personal hygiene routine to hands, nails, hair, uniform and breath
Identify workplace hazards and the correct response to a cut, burn or chemical splash
Explain safe waste disposal and the handling of sharp items and used materials
Your checkpoint
A salon safety and hygiene checklist of at least fifteen items that could be used for a daily opening inspection
Basic Make-up Application & Client Consultation, Communication and Professional Ethics
Identify the tools and products needed for a basic day make-up and state the order of application
Match foundation shade and undertone to three described client profiles
Explain colour correction and contouring choices for different face shapes
Describe how to conduct a client consultation, including questions on allergies, expectations and lifestyle
Apply professional ethics to scenarios involving confidentiality, consent, upselling and social media posting
Your checkpoint
A completed sample client consultation record plus a written make-up plan for one described client
Introduction to Beauty and Wellness Sector and Career Opportunities & Entrepreneurship, Employability Skills and Digital Awareness
Outline the segments of the beauty and wellness sector and name realistic entry-level job roles
Map a personal career path from assistant to senior therapist or salon owner with the skills needed at each stage
Estimate the start-up costs and monthly running costs of a small salon or home service
Describe how to price a service so that product, time and overhead costs are covered
Explain how social media, online booking and digital payments support a small beauty business
Your checkpoint
A one-page business concept note with start-up cost estimate, service price list and a simple marketing plan
Personal Hygiene, Grooming, Health and Safety at the Workplace & Client Consultation, Communication and Professional Ethics & Tools, Equipment, Products and Salon Hygiene/Sanitisation
Recite the salon's hygiene, sanitisation and waste routines from memory in a written checklist
Answer scenario questions on client communication, consent and confidentiality
Complete timed practice sets across all ten domains and record the score for each
Review every missed question and write the correct fact in your own words
Sit one full-length mock test under exam conditions and analyse the result
Your checkpoint
A full-length mock test score sheet with a written correction note for every wrong answer and a final one-page revision summary
Milestones
Week 2: Can label the skin diagram and list ten contraindications from memory without notes
Week 4: Can write the full sequence for a facial, a manicure and a basic blow-dry in correct order with hygiene steps included
Week 6: Can complete a client consultation record and justify product choices for a described client in under fifteen minutes
Week 8: Scores at least 70 percent on a full-length mock test and has written corrections for every missed question