Unit details

Exploring business management for hair and beauty sector

Unit summary

This unit will expose the learner to the motivational world of business management within the hair and beauty sector and related industries. The purpose of this unit is to provide an opportunity for the learner to explore, compare and contrast leadership and management skills required from global companies, through to national and local individual hair and beauty businesses.

Unit details

L/501/8519
Level 3 Unit 4
Level 3
  • 07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
    • 07.3  Service Enterprises
60
A*/A/B/C/D/E
Available from:
01/09/2009
Expiry:
31/08/2014
Written Examination
Learning Outcome Assessment Criteria
1. Understand the key aspects of business management for the hair and beauty sector. a Summarise the main features of leadership, management and motivational theories.

b Summarise the roles and responsibilities of managers in the hair and beauty business.

c Evaluate the key range of legal obligations for managers and their impact on business management policies, procedures and systems.
2. Understand the management systems, processes and procedures used in the hair and beauty sector. a Analyse the effectiveness of quality assurance systems in the hair and beauty sector.

b Explain how quality control processes and procedures in the hair and beauty sector are managed.

c Compare the suitability of sector specific management information systems for different tasks and size of business.
3. Know the relevant personal skills required by managers. a Explain, using business management terminology, the relevant communication and behavioural skills required by a manager in the hair and beauty sector.

b Summarise the key ways of leading, developing and maintaining effective teams.
4. Be able to contribute to the management role in a hair, beauty or related industry. a Evaluate information and other factors to solve a range of day-to-day hair and beauty management tasks efficiently and effectively.

b Implement a strategy for improvements based on informed decisions and recommendations in line with salon policies, procedures and systems.

c Demonstrate interpersonal skills to support and encourage team members to achieve their personal work objectives.

d Use a range of media to present information and results effectively and accurately.