European Qualifications Framework (EQF) has 8 levels (1 – the lowest, 8 – the highest).
Levels reflect the complexity level of acquired knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes).
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Information about the Latvian qualifications referenced to Latvian qualifications framework (LQF)
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1. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of notion:
1.1. History of fashion, style, hairdo and make-up .
1.2. Use of sounds and lights when creating a unified image.
1.3. Possible workplace hazards.
2. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of understanding :
2.1. Latest fashion and style trends.
2.2. Conventional body and face proportions.
2.3. Types, structure and caring of facial skin.
2.4. Care and decorative cosmetics, tools and accessories.
2.5. Clothing combining principles.
2.6. Hair care and styling products, tools and accessories, as well as ingredients in hair colours and permanent wave products.
2.7. Specific features of human and synthetic hair.
2.8. Body and face paints, painting materials and methods.
2.9. Characteristics, composition and treatment of materials to be used for the creation of the overall image.
2.10. Places of acquisition of clothing, accessories and other materials and their specific features.
2.11. Personality types of individuals.
2.12. Social groups and the specific features of their style.
2.13. Verbal and non-verbal communication.
2.14. Rules of composition.
2.15. Specific features of workspace lighting.
2.16. Team building and work principles.
2.17. Taxes and their types.
2.18. Professional terms in the official language and one foreign language.
3. The KNOWLEDGE at the level of use:
3.1. Technological procedures performed by a stylist, the related equipment and accessories, and their usage.
3.2. Professional and general conduct.
3.3. Labour protection (ergonomics, electrical and fire safety regulations, safety signs and devices).
3.4. Environmental protection.
3.5. Individual texture of the customer.
3.6. Body measuring methods and tools.
3.7. Body and face shapes and their proportion principles.
3.8. Associative characterizations – ciphers.
3.9. Theory of colours.
3.10. Colour testing methods.
3.11. Basic principles of creating dimensional designs.
3.12. Care and decorative cosmetics, tools and accessories.
3.13. Features of specific clothing styles.
3.14. Figure correction with clothing and accessories.
3.15. Drapery techniques and tools to be used.
3.16. Making a hairdo according to the shape of the face and head, body proportions, hair structure and colour, age and style.
3.17. Facial morphology and correction.
3.18. Application of make-up according to the shape of the face, skin type and colour scheme, age and style.
3.19. Specific features of film, studio, theatrical and TV make-up.
3.20. Hairdo and make-up techniques.
3.21. Hair chemical treatment techniques.
3.22. Pastiche products.
3.23. Techniques, materials and tools for creation of properties.
3.24. Products creating special effects and their use when creating the overall image.
3.25. Usage of decorations when creating the overall image.
3.26. Collaboration with the customer in line with the multifaceted specific features of the particular tasks.
3.27. Possibilities to resume materials relating to the experience as a stylist.
3.28. Electronic information research and selection technologies.
3.29. Organization of work sequence and time.
3.30. Corporate culture and personal hygiene.
3.31. Possible side effects caused by materials and allergic reactions and their symptoms.
3.32. Disinfection techniques, equipment, tools and devices, and their usage.
3.33. Creation of positive interactions.
3.34. Calculation methods.
3.35. Official language.
3.36. One foreign language at the level of communication.
1. To understand the wishes and needs of the customer when specifying the overall image.
2. To take face and body measurements, define their proportions and fill in the inquiry form of the customer.
3. To identify the psychological type, individual style and the colour palette of the customer.
4. To propose ideas, imagine the concept of the overall image and justifiably present the idea of the overall image.
5. To draw up designs of clothes, hairdos, the face and the body.
6. To use associative image characteristics – ciphers when creating the desired overall image.
7. To decide upon works to be done, their sequence, methods, technologies and equipment to be used when creating the overall image.
8. To keep up with the latest fashion trends and up-to-date technologies when creating the overall image.
9. To combine clothes for creating of the overall image and create a moulage for the garment.
10. To make a hairdo in line with the requirements of the overall image.
11. To use appropriate material processing and visage technologies when creating the overall image.
12. To create an overall image of a unified style by matching it with the appropriate environment, properties, sounds and lights.
13. To resume materials relating to the experience as a visual image stylist.
14. To use information research and selection equipment for the purposes of the creation of the overall image.
15. To select materials necessary for the creation of the overall image and calculate the respective costs.
16. To decide upon engaging appropriate specialists for the creation of the overall image and be able to work in a team.
17. To have good knowledge of the supply of companies operating in the sector of the creation of the overall image.
18. To set up and maintain a clean workspace, use the appropriate disinfectants and equipment and maintain personal hygiene.
19. To perform the work duties without affecting the health of his/ her own, customers and other individuals.
20. To identify side effects of products and materials to be used and be able to determine their presence.
21. To observe the requirements of the labour protection laws and regulations.
22. To observe the requirements of the environmental protection laws and regulations.
23. To provide the first aid.
24. To be proficient in the official language.
25. To be proficient in one foreign language at the level of professional communication.
26. To use the professional terms in the official language and one foreign language.
27. To maintain positive interaction with the customer during a business conversation.
28. To perform the work individually and take responsibility of his/ her work outcome.
29. To comply with the principles of professional and general ethics.
30. To observe iteh the regulations of labour relations.
1. Ability to identify wishes, needs and possibilities of the customer as a result of a positive communication.
2. Ability to visualise the whole associative image in line with the particular task.
3. Ability to present the conceptual overall image and creatively improve it by collaborating with the customer.
4. Ability to decide upon works to be performed, their sequence, the appropriate equipment, technologies and materials to be used when creating the overall image.
5. Ability to combine clothes and accessories when creating the overall image.
6. Ability to make a hairdo and apply make-up when creating the overall image.
7. Ability to apply face and body paint when creating the overall image.
8. Ability to match the environment when creating a unified overall image.
9. Ability to arrange the work environment when creating the overall image.
10. Ability to plan the budget for creation of the overall image, draw up a cost estimate and determine the price of the service.
11. Ability to collaborate with the relevant specialists when creating the overall image.
12. Ability to keep up with the latest fashion trends and up-to-date technologies by using different information sources.
13. Ability to to observe the requirements of the labour protection laws and regulations without affecting the health of his/ her own, the customers and other individuals.
14. Ability to to observe the requirements of the environmental protection laws and regulationsand perform the work duties without affecting the environment.
15. To provide the first aid.
16. To use the professional terms.
17. To perform the work individually and take responsibility of his/ her work outcome.
18. To comply with the principles of professional and general conduct.
19. To communicate in the official language and one foreign language.
20. To comply with the standards of the legal employment relations.
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Personal services (101)
Detailed field: (ISCED 2013)Hair and beauty (1012)
EducationSecondary education
Qualification typeVocational (continuing education)
Full or partialFull qualification
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Last changes: 25.10.2024
Posted: 07.05.2016