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WBCHSE HS Vocational Beauty & Wellness study plan

WBCHSE HS Vocational Beauty & Wellness · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 6 hours per week

Week 1

Anatomy and Physiology of Skin, Hair, and Nails & Personal Hygiene, Safety, and Salon Sanitization

  • Label a blank diagram of the skin's three layers, appendages, and hair growth phases from memory, scoring at least 85%

  • Explain the structure of the hair shaft and nail plate in your own words, listing five structures each

  • Write and rehearse a 5-minute script on why sanitization matters before every service

  • Demonstrate the correct sequence for disinfecting tools, workstations, and hands, and record it as a checklist

  • List five common skin and scalp conditions and state which require referral to a doctor

Your checkpoint

A one-page hand-drawn anatomy summary covering skin, hair, and nails plus a 20-item salon sanitization checklist

Week 2

Anatomy and Physiology of Skin, Hair, and Nails & Personal Hygiene, Safety, and Salon Sanitization

  • Describe how skin type, sebum, and pH affect product choice, with three examples

  • Explain blood circulation, lymph, and nerve supply of the scalp and their relevance to massage

  • Identify five safety hazards in a salon and write a control measure for each

  • Explain first aid for burns, cuts, and chemical eye splash using only materials found in a salon

  • Match ten common ingredients to their function and caution

Your checkpoint

A safety and ingredient reference sheet with ten ingredients and five hazard-control pairs, checked against your notes

Week 3

Skin Care and Facial Treatments

  • Sequence the steps of a basic facial from consultation to aftercare in correct order

  • Differentiate cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, massage, and masking by purpose and timing

  • Select appropriate products for oily, dry, and sensitive skin and justify each choice in two sentences

  • Perform a 20-minute facial massage routine on a model and note pressure and direction

  • Write a client aftercare card covering sun protection, hydration, and when to return

Your checkpoint

A timed facial protocol sheet with product choices for three skin types and a completed practice log

Week 4

Hair Care, Cutting, and Styling

  • Identify face shapes and sectioning lines used before cutting

  • Demonstrate blunt, layered, and graduated cutting on a mannequin with correct tension and angle

  • Explain the difference between a one-length and a uniform-layer cut in terms of elevation

  • Blow-dry and set hair using round brush and flat iron techniques without heat damage

  • Describe the chemistry of shampoo, conditioner, and colour in simple terms

Your checkpoint

Three mannequin cutting exercises photographed with a short note on elevation and angle used

Week 5

Hair Care, Cutting, and Styling & Nail Care and Manicure/Pedicure

  • Perform a shampoo and scalp massage to a set sequence and time

  • Carry out a full manicure and pedicure including soaking, shaping, cuticle care, massage, and polish

  • Identify nail shapes and disorders that should not be serviced

  • Explain the correct use and disposal of nail tools and the risk of infection

  • Compare basic nail polish application with gel polish in terms of steps and removal

Your checkpoint

A complete manicure and pedicure on a model within 60 minutes, with a self-assessment checklist

Week 6

Makeup Techniques and Cosmetology & Introduction to Beauty & Wellness Industry and Professional Ethics

  • Map the colour wheel and explain undertone correction with three examples

  • Explain the difference between day, evening, and bridal makeup in terms of base, eyes, and finish

  • Apply foundation, concealer, contour, and blush on a model with correct blending

  • Outline the historical development of beauty practices and the role of professional bodies

  • List the ethical duties of a beauty professional toward clients and colleagues

Your checkpoint

A face chart with three complete makeup looks labelled by occasion, plus a one-page note on professional ethics

Week 7

Salon Operations, Client Consultation, and Communication & Entrepreneurship, Employability, and Career Pathways in Beauty & Wellness

  • Conduct a client consultation using a structured form covering skin, allergies, and expectations

  • Practise three communication scenarios: a dissatisfied client, a late client, and a client asking for unsafe treatment

  • Draft a simple business plan outline covering services, pricing, costs, and marketing

  • Identify five career paths in beauty and wellness and the qualification each needs

  • Write a short CV and cover letter for a salon assistant role

Your checkpoint

A completed client consultation form, a one-page business plan outline, and a draft CV

Week 8

Practical Skills and Internal Assessment (Portfolio/Viva) & Introduction to Beauty & Wellness Industry and Professional Ethics & Personal Hygiene, Safety, and Salon Sanitization

  • Assemble a portfolio with photographs of at least five practical services and a reflection on each

  • Rehearse viva answers on hygiene, anatomy, and ethics in under two minutes each

  • Take a full-length timed mock test and review every wrong answer

  • Demonstrate one full service from consultation to aftercare while being observed

  • Prepare a revision sheet of the ten most likely viva questions with model answers

Your checkpoint

A complete portfolio and a scored mock test with written corrections

Milestones

Week 2: Score at least 85% on the anatomy diagram and explain all five salon hazards without notes

Week 4: Complete three mannequin cuts and a basic facial with no missed sanitization step

Week 6: Finish a full manicure and pedicure within 60 minutes and present three labelled makeup looks

Week 8: Submit the portfolio and pass the mock test with at least 60% in every domain