Exploring the world of spas
Unit summary
The purpose of this unit is to provide an opportunity for the learner to examine the development, diversity, benefits and impact of services within the Spa industry by investigating the different spa concepts, their location, the services offered and their target markets.
Unit details
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07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
| Learning Outcome |
Assessment Criteria |
| 1 Understand the global spa industry. |
a Explain the history and origins of UK and international spas.
b Explain the global nature of the spa industry.
c Compare the European and international spa industry.
d Analyse the various factors that have influenced the growth and popularity of the spa industry.
e Explain the links and interdependences between spas and related industries. |
| 2 Understand the services, treatments and therapies offered by spas. |
a Explain the purpose of the range of services, treatments and therapies offered by spas.
b Summarise the debates concerning the effectiveness of spa therapies.
c Categorise a range of complementary therapies and explain the importance of the therapeutic relationship.
d Compare key holistic and self-healing principles with complementary, alternative and orthodox medicine. |
| 3 Know the legal, health and safety and professional requirements of running a spa environment. |
a Describe the factors that create the ideal spa environment and ambience.
b Describe how legal, health and safety and ethical requirements impact on spa operations.
c Describe the role and influence of professional spa organisations. |
| 4 Know the career opportunities in the spa industry. |
a Identify the jobs available in the spa industry.
b Identify the training and qualification associated with the spa industry.
c Describe the career links with other related industries.
d Know where to access career information for the spa industry. |
| 5 Be able to interpret information on job roles and career pathways within the spa and related industries. |
a Analyse and evaluate information about European and international spa industry drawing conclusions as to the factors and debates affecting their services.
b Compare and contrast complementary services offered by the spa industry and present information in a range of formats.
c Draw conclusions on the career potential within the spa industry. |