MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MALAYSIA

VOCATIONAL COLLEGE STANDARD CURRICULLUM

COURSE INFORMATION

PROGRAMME : COSMETOLOGY

COURSE NAME : BODY ELECTROTHERAPY SERVICE 2

COURSE CODE : HK4022

YEAR/SEMESTER : 2 SEMESTER 4

CREDIT UNIT : 2.0

CONTACT HOUR : FACE TO FACE : 4.0 HOURS/WEEK

92.0 HOURS/EXT CLASS

NON FACE TO FACE :

TOTAL HOURS 160 HOURS

COURSE TYPE : VOCATIONAL

PREREQUISITE : -

CORE REQUISITE : -

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COURSE OUTCOMES (COMPETENCY UNIT WORK ACTIVITIES)

Upon completion of this competency unit, the students should be able to:-

1. Check client consultation information

2. Carry out body electrotherapy service preparation
i. Vacuum Suction Body Treatment
ii. Galvanik Body Treatment
iii. Direct High Frequency Body Treatment
iv. Indirect High Frequency Body Treatment
3. Carry out client preparation
4. Perform body electrotherapy service
i. Vacuum Suction Body Treatment
ii. Galvanik Body Treatment
iii. Direct High Frequency Body Treatment
iv. Indirect High Frequency Body Treatment
5. Provide after care advice
6. Up keep service area

COURSE DESCRIPTION (COMPETENCY UNIT DESCRIPTION)

Body Electrotherapy Service competency unit is a range of body services that uses electrical equipment according to manufacturer equipment
specification and beauty industry guidelines. The outcome of this competency is to enhance body contour in accordance with service provided. The
person who is competent in Body Electrotherapy service should be able to comprehend the circulatory, digestive system and electrical equipment to
provide effective Body Electrotherapy service. She/he should be able to check client consultation information, carry out body electrotherapy service
preparation, carry out client preparation, perform body electrotherapy service, provide after care advice and up keep service area.

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 CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME : COSMETOLOGY
COURSE NAME : BODY ELECTROTHERAPY SERVICE 2
COURSE CODE : HKM 4022

CONTACT HOURS LEARNING STANDARD

CONTENT STANDARD
(TRAINING (RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
DURATION) / ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)

8 HOURS + 4 1. CHECK CLIENT RELATED KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

(2 WEEKS) + 1 CONSULTATION
INFORMATION 1.1 Client profiles (name, age, gender, occupation, 1.1 Client profiles details such as
contacts and address) name, age, gender, medical
THEORY 1.2 Medical history (health condition, allergies history, lifestyle, budget, etc)
(2 HOURS) + 2 medication 1.2 Client concerns (obese, cellulites,
1.3 Client lifestyle (Diet, Habits) emaciated, lethargy, sagging
1.4 Client affordability muscle, non- medical, oedema, etc)
PRACTICAL 1.5 Client concern (obese, cellulites, emaciated, specified and described
(6 HOURS) + 2 lethargy, sagging muscle, non- medical, oedema, 1.3 Clients requirements (packaged
etc) plan, mode of payment, etc) listed
1.6 Client requirements (Services package plan, and clarified in accordance with
products, charges/fees, mode of payment, service and product offered
discounts/ promotions, etc) 1.4 Client concerns area and services
requirement (rejuvenation,
RELATED SKILL detoxification, muscle toning,
firming, lifting, package plan, etc)
1.1 Review client profiles identified
1.2 Assure client concerns
1.3 Confirm clients requirements

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CONTACT HOURS LEARNING STANDARD
CONTENT STANDARD
(TRAINING (RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
DURATION) / ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)
ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENT

Attitude:
1.1 Meticulous and thorough in checking client
consultation details
1.2 Ensure clarity of client requirements

Safety:
1.1 Aware on personal, client and workplace safety
requirements

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 CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME : COSMETOLOGY
COURSE NAME : BODY ELECTROTHERAPY SERVICE 2
COURSE CODE : HKM4022

CONTACT
LEARNING STANDARD
HOURS CONTENT STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(TRAINING (WORK ACTIVITIES)
/ ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)
DURATION)

8 HOURS + 20 2. CARRY OUT BODY RELATED KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

(2 WEEKS) + 5 ELECTROTHERAPY
SERVICE 2.1 Preparation procedure (room/cubicle 2.1 Service area availability (service
PREPARATION availability, setting, condition, etc.) appointment, available room)
THEORY 2.2 Types of tools/utensil (Measuring tape, confirmed
(2 HOURS) + 2 standing mirror, etc) 2.2 Service area/room conditions such
I. VACUUM SUCTION
2.3 Types of facilities (bed/couch, stool, etc) as ventilation, lighting,
BODY TREATMENT
2.4 Types of equipment (magnifying lamp, etc) temperatures adjusted, ambience
PRACTICAL 2.5 Types of materials(head band, facial sponge, created in accordance with service
II. GALVANIK BODY
(6 HOURS) + 18 facial cotton, tissue, cotton bud, face mask, requirements
TREATMENT
gauze gown, towels, etc) 2.3 Service area setting such as
2.6 Types of body electro therapy medium ( massage bed, tool and trolley
III. DIRECT HIGH
serum, warm/ slimming gel, firming gel, arranged in accordance with
FREQUENCY BODY
ampoules complex, body oil, etc) ergonomic requirements
TREATMENT
2.7 Personal hygiene (Physical/oral) 2.4 Tools, equipment and materials
2.8 Personal safety (free from jewellery, avoid positioned in accordance work
IV. INDIRECT HIGH
touching electrical equipment with wet hand, flow, arrangement procedure and
FREQUENCY BODY
etc) technique
TREATMENT
2.9 Equipment functionality and safety 2.5 Types of body electrotherapy
precautions medium listed and functions
described

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CONTACT
LEARNING STANDARD
HOURS CONTENT STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(TRAINING (WORK ACTIVITIES)
/ ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)
DURATION)

2.6 Body electrotherapy service

2.10 Product, tools/utensils, equipment and product selected and arranged on
materials arrangement procedure and trolley/rack in accordance with
technique types of products and service flow
2.7 Personal hygiene and safety
practice standards/ guidelines
RELATED SKILL adhered
2.8 Product, tools, equipment and
2.1 Check service area availability materials arrangement procedure
2.2 Set service area/room conditions followed and technique applied
2.3 Organize service area setting
2.4 Arrange tools, equipment and materials
2.5 Select products
2.6 Arrange body electrotherapy service products
2.7 Practice personal hygiene and safety

ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENT

Attitude:
2.1 Resourceful in locating service areas and
obtaining tools, equipment and materials
2.2 Adhere to services preparation requirements
and procedure

Safety:
2.1 Adhere to safety rules and regulation

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CONTACT
LEARNING STANDARD
HOURS CONTENT STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(TRAINING (WORK ACTIVITIES)
/ ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)
DURATION)

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 CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME : COSMETOLOGY
COURSE NAME : BODY ELECTROTHERAPY SERVICE 2
COURSE CODE : HKM4022

CONTACT HOURS LEARNING STANDARD

CONTENT STANDARD
(TRAINING (RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
DURATION) / ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)

8 HOURS + 4 3. CARRY OUT RELATED KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

(2 WEEK) + 1 CLIENT
PREPARATION 3.1 Client handling technique 3.1 Client accompanied to service area
3.2 Types of service attire (gown, robe, etc) in accordance with ushering
THEORY 3.3 Client preparation procedure and technique technique
(2 HOUR) + 2 (client hygiene, safety, comfort, etc) 3.2 Types of service attire listed
3.3 Client advised to change into
service attire in accordance with
PRACTICAL RELATED SKILL service requirement
(6 HOURS) +2 3.4 Client cleanliness and hygiene
3.1 Usher client to service area practises demonstrated and
3.2 Keep client clean and hygienic explained
3.3 Prepare client for services 3.5 Client belongings (accessories/
3.4 Assure client comfort jewelleries/ money) advised/
assisted to be kept in safe place
ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENT 3.6 Client position and body covers
adjusted
Attitude: 3.7 Client comfort confirmed in
accordance with service
3.1 Handle client politely
requirements
3.2 Adhere to customer relationship guidelines,
codes of ethics

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CONTACT HOURS LEARNING STANDARD
CONTENT STANDARD
(TRAINING (RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
DURATION) / ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)
3.3 Attentive to client requirements

Safety:
3.1 Adhere to client safety requirements

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 CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME : COSMETOLOGY
COURSE NAME : BODY ELECTROTHERAPY SERVICE 2
COURSE CODE : HKM 4022

CONTACT HOURS LEARNING STANDARD

CONTENT STANDARD
(TRAINING (RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
HOURS) / ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)

32 HOURS + 48 4. PERFORM BODY RELATED KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

(8 WEEKS) + 12 ELECTROTHERAPY
SERVICE 4.1 Purpose of body electrotherapy service 4.1 Body electrotherapy service
(removal of surface impurities, etc) procedure and purpose explained
THEORY I. VACUUM SUCTION BODY 4.2 Body Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) 4.2 Body Anatomy and Physiology
(8 HOURS) + 8 TREATMENT 4.3 Types of body electrotherapy service determined, listed and functions
products and materials explained in accordance with
II. GALVANIK BODY 4.4 Types of current (AC/DC) and intensity service requirements
PRACTICAL TREATMENT 4.5 Client sensitivity to stimuli and tolerance 4.3 Body electrotherapy service
(24 HOURS) + 40 4.6 Body electrotherapy service procedure products and materials functions
III. DIRECT HIGH and technique explained
FREQUENCY BODY 4.7 Client response 4.4 Client modesty and safety
TREATMENT 4.8 Ergonomic deportment (intensity, sensitivity to stimuli and
client tolerance) assured
IV. INDIRECT HIGH 4.5 Body electrotherapy service
FREQUENCY BODY procedure followed and technique
TREATMENT applied in accordance with service
requirements
4.6 Client body free from trace of
products assured
4.7 Client comfort assured in
accordance with service

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CONTACT HOURS LEARNING STANDARD
CONTENT STANDARD
(TRAINING (RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
HOURS) / ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)
RELATED SKILL requirement

4.1 Brief client on body electrotherapy service

procedure and purpose 4.8 Ergonomic deportment portrayed
4.2 Interpret body Anatomy and Physiology in accordance with service
(A&P) requirements
4.3 Check types of current (AC/DC) ,
intensity, client sensitivity to stimuli and
tolerance
4.4 Execute body electrotherapy service
4.5 Attend to client response
4.6 Practice Personnel (aesthetician)
ergonomic deportment

ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENT

Attitude:
4.1 Adhere to service procedure, method and
technique consistently
4.2 Attentive to client response

Safety:
4.1 Adhere to personal, client and workplace
safety requirements

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 CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME : COSMETOLOGY
COURSE NAME : BODY ELECTROTHERAPY SERVICE 2
COURSE CODE : HKM4022

CONTACT HOURS LEARNING STANDARD

CONTENT STANDARD
(TRAINING (RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
HOURS) / ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)

8 HOURS + 2 5. PROVIDE RELATED KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

(2 WEEKS) + 1 AFTER CARE
ADVICE 5.1 Client feedback 5.1 Client feedback obtained and
5.2 After care advice documented
THEORY 5.3 Home care product 5.2 After care and home care advised to
(2 HOURS) 5.4 Updating client consultation records client
5.5 Follow up appointment details (date, time, 5.3 Client consultation records updated
etc) and completed in accordance with
PRACTICAL documentation procedure
(6 HOURS) + 2 5.4 Follow up appointment scheduled
RELATED SKILL

5.1 Record client feedback

5.2 Advise client on after care
5.3 Recommend home care product
5.4 Complete client consultation records
5.5 Record service fee
5.6 Schedule next appointment

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CONTACT HOURS LEARNING STANDARD
CONTENT STANDARD
(TRAINING (RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
HOURS) / ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)
ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENT

Attitude:
5.1 Honest in recording client feedback
5.2 Apply effective communication skill
5.3 Show sincerity and integrity in providing home
care advice
5.4 Thorough in completing service and client
consultation records

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 CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME : COSMETOLOGY
COURSE NAME : BODY ELECTROTHERAPY SERVICE 2
COURSE CODE : HKM4022

CONTACT HOURS LEARNING STANDARD

CONTENT STANDARD
(TRAINING (RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
HOURS) / ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)
4 HOURS + 8
(1 WEEK) + 2 6. UP KEEP RELATED KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SERVICE AREA
6.1 Tools/utensils, equipment and materials 6.1 Tools, equipment and materials
THEORY cleaning method collected, segregated and washed in
(1 HOURS) + 3 6.2 Product , tools/utensils, equipment, materials accordance with cleaning method
and implements sanitization/ disinfection/ 6.2 Sterilization procedure followed
sterilization procedure 6.3 Products placed at designated
PRACTICAL 6.3 Types of sterilization/ sanitization method storage
(3 HOURS) + 5 (chemical, steam, heat, etc) 6.4 Tools, equipment and materials
6.4 Product , tools/utensils, equipment, materials arrangement kept in place
and implements storage procedure 6.5 Depleted products & materials
6.5 Product and materials replenishment/ replenished / damage, expired
replacement procedure material replaced
6.6 Salon waste (general/bio waste) disposal 6.6 Salon waste collected and removed
procedure from service area

RELATED SKILL

6.1 Store products at designated place

6.2 Clean tools, equipment and materials
6.3 Arrange equipment
6.4 Sterilize tools, and materials

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CONTACT HOURS LEARNING STANDARD
CONTENT STANDARD
(TRAINING (RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED SKILLS ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
HOURS) / ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENTAL)
6.5 Keep tools, equipment and materials at
designated area/place
6.6 Replenish depleted materials
6.7 Dispose salon waste

ATTITUDE / SAFETY / ENVIRONMENT

Attitude:
6.1 Meticulous and thorough in up keeping service
area
6.2 Resourceful in locating keeping areas/store

Safety:
6.1 Adhere to safety rules and regulations

CORE ABILITY

CORE ABILITY

SILA RUJUK LAMPIRAN A : JADUAL PEMETAAN NOSS DAN KSKV

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SILA RUJUK LAMPIRAN B : JADUAL PEMETAAN NOSS DAN CORE ABILITY

Tools, Equipment and Materials (TEM)

ITEMS RATIO (TEM : Trainees)

1. Beauty Industry Guidelines 1:1
2. Sample of company policies and various procedures manual (Standard Operation Procedure 1:1
(SOP), recording, reporting, etc)
3. Sample of work flow chart 1:1
4. Sample of consultation records, client profile 1:1
5. Diagram of anatomy (picture,3D,etc) 1:25
6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (mask, apron/protective attire, etc) 1:1
7. Tools/utensil (bowls ,implement, measuring tape, standing mirror etc) 1:1
8. Facilities with completed accessories (bed/couch, stool, portable steam sauna, thermal blanket, 1:1
capsule, etc)
9. Equipment (magnifying lamp, etc) 1:1
10. Materials(plastic, bandages/rubberised materials, various size of towels, head band, body sponge, As per requirements
facial sponge, facial cotton, cotton , tissue, disposable brassiere/panty, disposable cap, face mask,
gauze gown etc)
11. Body wrap services products such as: As per requirements
 Body cleanser (foaming, non-foaming ,creamy, gel, etc) As per requirements
 Body scrub (granules, non-granules, enzyme, powder, etc) As per requirements
 Body wrap services medium (cold/warm solution, cold/warm gel, cold/warm cream, etc)
12. Thermal body therapies products such as: As per requirement
 Body cleanser (foaming, non-foaming, creamy, gel, etc) As per requirements
 Body scrub (granules,non-granules, enzyme, powder) As per requirements
 Thermal body therapies medium (Warm gel/cream, Slimming ampoules, etc)
13. Body electrotherapy medium ( serum, warm/ slimming gel,firming gel, ampoules, complex, body As per requirements
oil,etc)
14. Service attire (gown, robe, etc) As per requirements
15. Cleaning tools (cleaning cloth, mop, etc) As per requirements

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16. Cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaner) As per requirements
17. Cleaning agents (disinfectant, detergent, etc) As per requirements

References

1. Anatomy colouring workbook – The Princeton Review – 2nd edition (by I. Edward Alcamo, Ph.D. ISBN: 0-375-76342-2
2. Ann Gallant Body Treatments and Dietetics for the Beauty Therapist, ISBN 0 85950 400 X Library edition & 0 85950 401 8 Student
edition
3. Dorling Kindersley, London; Human Body: An Illustrated guide to every part of the human body and how it works. First UK Edition,
2001. ISBN-10: 0751335142, ISBN-13: 978-0751335149
4. Dr Kalyani Premkumar (2009); Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Pathology A to Z: A handbook for Massage Therapist. Third edition
(January 23, 2009); ISBN-10: 0781747996, ISBN-13: 978-0781747998
5. Dawn Mernagh-Ward & Jennifer Cartwright, Health and Beauty Therapy – A Practical Approach for NVQ Level 3 – Second Edition.
ISBN 0 7487 6078 4
6. Norris, M., & Siegfried, D. R. (2011). Anatomy and physiology for dummies. (2nd ed). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing.
7. Lorraine Nordmann, Professional Beauty Therapy – the official guide to level 3. 4th edition, ISBN 9781-1-4080-1928-3
8. Andrew, K., & Gerard J., T. (2009/02). Anatomy and physiology for the manual therapies (1 har/pas) Wiley Publishing Norris, M., &
Siegfried, D. R. (2011). Anatomy and physiology for dummies. (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing.

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