Competency Based Qualification

Salon Professionalism

Unit Aim

The aim of this unit is to provide Learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to communicate information and establish positive relationships with clients.

Unit Content

1 Know how to establish positive relationships with clients 

  • Relationship between clients’ requirements and expectations and client satisfaction:
    • Client requirements
    • Client expectations
    • Client satisfaction
  • Importance of recognising client requirements and expectations
  • Service approach
  • Respecting client diversity and individuality
  • Importance of balancing client expectations
  • Importance of product knowledge
  • Signs of client dissatisfaction: 
    • Definition
    • Signs

2 Know the reasons organisations have standards and procedures

  • Legal frameworks
  • Ethical considerations
  • Codes of practice and standards
  • Effects on service delivery
  • Appearance and behaviour

3 Know how to communicate information to clients 

  • Methods of communication
  • Use of communication methods
  • Importance of clear communication

4 Be able to establish positive relationships with clients

  • Standards of appearance and behaviour
  • Greet clients
  • Valued and respectful communication
  • Client’s expectations
  • Informed and reassured
  • Adapt behaviour
  • Organisational policies and procedures

5 Be able to communicate information to clients

  • Communication
  • Information

Recommended Text

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