INTRODUCTION
University College of Matara (UCM) offers Higher National Diploma in Cosmetology at National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Levels 6 with a duration of 3 years. The program of study consists of Foundation course, NVQ levels 5, Six months of the job training (OJT) NVQ Level 6, and six months on the job training (OJT) continuing to the industrial placement.
Cosmetology is a field of scientific knowledge that specializes in the aesthetic problems of people, their reasons, symptoms, and methods of fight against them. The Higher National Diploma in cosmetology deduces the reason for skin defects and aids in their removal. Cosmetic science is the study of the effects that raw materials and mixtures can have on parts of the human body like hair, skin, lips, and nails. In recent years, cosmetic scientists and associated workers have been trying to advance the field in a positive way.
The profession of cosmetologists consists of the removal of aesthetic defects on the skin without damage to the subcutaneous layer. Cosmetologists conduct simple procedures set for the removal of shallow defects of skin, being not medical, but aesthetic nature. Training specialists in this industry take training courses in cosmetology every year.
As a leading government higher educational institute in Sri Lanka We, the University College of Matara is aiming to produce Higher National Diplomats for the country’s requirements through timely innovations and developments.
COURSE TYPE
Full Time
COURSE COMMENCEMENT DATES
May to June in every year
DURATION
3 years
The foundation course has two parts. Those who make direct entry from A/L examination into Higher National Diploma will have to follow most of the NVQ Level 4 course modules on Beautician and Hairdresser during the foundation course.
Those who enter after completion of NVQ Level 4 qualifications in Cosmetology will have to follow basic mathematics, English, biology, etc. during the foundation course.
During 6 months of period as a bridging course we are offering following subjects to the students.
- DM 01 – Occupational Health and Safety
- DM 02 – Basic Engineering Drawings
- FS 30- Chemistry for technology
- FS 40- Biology for technology
- FS 11-Mathematics for technology
- FS 21-Physics for technology –I
- 093S001-Beautician
- 093S002-Hairdresser
- English
Module | Learning Outcomes |
| O93C001M01 – Introduction to Professional Cosmetology and Ethics | • Historical overview of cosmetology • Image and personality in the profession • Understanding of professional ethics • Fundamentals of Biology of Skin, hair, and nail • Microbiology and bacteriology related to cosmetology |
| O93C001M02 – Health, Safety and First Aid in Cosmetology Services | • Health, safety and Welfare facilities aspects related to Cosmetology services • Safety precautions to be adhered while performing the Cosmetology services • First Aid activities when necessary while performing the Cosmetology services • Good housekeeping practices |
| O93C001M03 – Limitations of Cosmetologist with Respect to Skin, Hair and Nail Disorders to be Attended | • Understand the basics of skin, hair and nail biology • Identify the skin, hair and nail diseases • Demarcate the portfolio of cosmetologist • Understand the Medical profession and its different specialties |
| F45C004M04 – Engineering Physics | • Demonstrate Knowledge of measurements, units and dimensions, vectors and motion in two dimensions. • Demonstrate Knowledge of various type linear and circular motion and gravity and gravitational motion. • Demonstrate Knowledge of energy and momentum and moment of inertia and angular momentum. • Demonstrate Knowledge of pressure, fluid pressure and fluid Dynamics. • Demonstrate Knowledge of mechanical waves and wave motion. • Demonstrate Knowledge of heat and lows of thermodynamics. |
| O93C001M04 – Nutrition, Diet and Exercise-Related to Cosmetology | • Nutritional requirements of the body • Healthy food habits • Types of exercises and their impacts • Nutritional disorders • Body- Mass Index (BMI) |
| O93C001M05 – Cosmetics Products for Skin, Nail and Hair Services | • Recommend products for skin care / make-up • Recommend products for hair care • Recommend products for nail care • Recommend products for chemical services • Recommend safe use of products • Perform market search and availability – local and international • Understand Basics of cosmetic science • Understand Basics of chemistry |
| O93C001M06 – Advance Skin Care | • perform Acne treatment • perform Pigmentation treatment •perform Non-surgical face lift treatment • perform Hydrating treatment • perform Skin lightening treatment, with use of relevant machines, implements and tools • Recommend Skin care products |
| EMTM01 – Workplace Information Management | • Explain the importance of ICT tools in promoting the productivity of the organization • Describes the purpose of establishing ICT tools and strategies in enhancing the performance at workplace • Apply Information skills to enhance the productivity of the organization |
| EMTM02 – Workplace Communication Management | • Identify the essential components of an efficient communication system • Identify and overcome barriers to effective communication • Use all channels of communication equally well • Use common computer applications to collect, analyze and maintain essential data and information required to perform and enhance day to day activities of the organization • Contributes to the overall growth and productivity development of the organization |
Module | Learning Outcomes |
| O93C001M07 – Advance Hair Treatments and Advance Hair Dressing |
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| O93C001M08 – Customer Care, Market Promotions and Interpersonal Relations in the Salon |
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| O93C001M09- Advance Hand Care and Foot care |
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| O93C001M10 – Regulatory Requirements for Hair & Beauty Industry |
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| O93C001M11 – Infrastructure and Equipment Maintenance |
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| EMTM03 – Planning and Scheduling Work at Workplace |
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After completion of NVQ Level 5, students are sent to various workplaces of their choice, depending on the availability of placement, to gain experience while engaged in work. This paves the way for students to apply their developed skills and acquired knowledge to actual work in a real work environment beyond the laboratory while facilitating them to learn further skills required by specific jobs.
On the job period planned to enhance students’ theoretical knowledge into practical knowledge in the industry will continuing to the industrial job placement with Six months OJT period. in cosmetology fields such as, well functional dermatology units of the hospitals, Ayurvedic treatment centers, Cosmetics products manufacturing companies, Cosmetics research centers are mainly targeting for enhancing on the job training for cosmetology higher national diplomats.
Module | Learning Outcomes |
| O93C001M12 – Ayurvedic Beauty Therapy |
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| O93C001M13 – Anatomy and Physiology of Skin, Hair and Nails |
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| O93C001M14 – Advanced Makeup |
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| O93C001M15 – Staff Training and Development |
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| EMTM04 – Problem Solving and Decision Making |
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| EMTM05 – Teamwork and Leadership |
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NVQ 6-Semester 2 offers some elective modules as well, in addition to compulsory modules.
Module | Learning Outcomes |
| O93C001M16 – Organize Competition and Shows |
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| O93C001M17 – Marketing of Cosmetology Services |
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| O93C001M18 – Entrepreneurship in Cosmetology | •The requirements needed to establish a salon his/her own. After successful acquiring the knowledge of this module he/she is competent to develop a business plan and executing of same ensuring sustainability. |
| EMTM06 – Creating & Maintaining a Learning Culture at the Workplace | •Inform management about training requirements of workers •Arrange /Conduct training programmes •Demonstrate the use of new equipment and methods |
Elective Modules
Module | Learning Outcomes |
| O93C001M18 – Advance Nail Technology | •Practice nail technology |
| O93C001M19 – Nail Artistry | •Perform nail artistry professionally |
| O93C001M20 – Operations and Maintenance of Electrical Machines used in Skin Care | •Operate and maintenance of skin analyzing machine, dermabration machine, ultra sound machine, wart removal machine, vacuum suction machine |
| O93C001M21 – CAdvance Skin Technology | •Perform skin treatments using advanced techniques while ensuring the safety and health of the client |
| O93C001M22 – Chemical services on Hair |
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| O93C001M23 – Hair Artistry and Fantasy Hair Styles | •Perform Hair artistry creations in fantasy hair styles |
Entry Qualifications :
G.C.E. (A/L) passes qualification in areas of Bio system Technology, Bio Science, Mathematics, Commerce or Arts stream
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NVQ Level 04 Qualification Levels in Hairdresser or Beautician
Age Limit : Below 29 Years
Job Opportunity
University College opens avenues for employment for supervisory and middle level managerial positions in the industry and UCM offers NVQ Level 6 Higher National Diploma in Cosmetology (HND in CBC). After successfully completing the course students can enter to the industry as Professional Cosmetologists, Managers, Instructors for VTAs COTs(for the vacancies called for NVQ Level 5 or 6 qualifications).
With the experience and performance they can promote to the top level of the management hierarchy. And also they can continue their higher studies aiming towards the relevant Bachelor of Technology Degree (B.Tec) programs (NVQ Level 7) conducting at the University of Vocational Technology (UNIVOTEC).
NVQ Level 5 and Level 6 Qualifications will be valuable qualifications for those who are interested to migrate as well.
Most of the Job opportunities can be obtained in following areas as a HND Holder in Cosmetology field;
- Manufacturing
- Quality Control / Quality Assurance
- Research and Development
- Formulation Development
- Entrepreneurship
