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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION: 
Somatologist 
DESIGNATION ID DESIGNATION TITLE
541  Somatologist 
PROFESSIONAL BODY DESIGNATION STATUS
SAAHSP - South African Association of Health and Skincare Professionals  Reregistered 
SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
SAQA 12141/23  2023-07-27  2028-07-26 


DESCRIPTION:
A Somatologist (SomHS) is a practicing professional who applies Health and Skincare treatments including, electrical equipment and specialised modalities including spa treatments. 
AWARDING CRITERIA
For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification:
Some of the characteristics of a Somatologist (SomHS) are:
  • Comply with all health and safety regulations in establishments and of clients and self.
  • Prepare and equip the self, work station, treatment area and the client to perform health and skincare treatments.
  • Perform the following tasks:
    > Hair removal techniques.
    > Make-up and Advance make-up techniques.
    > Manicure and pedicure.
    > Facial Treatments including electrical equipment.
    > Advance facial exfoliation treatments.
    > Body Treatments including electrical equipment.
    > Pre and post operative aesthetic treatments.
    > Perform slimming treatments.
    > Body massage.
    > Include modalities like holistic massage treatments.
    > Spa treatments.
  • Provide advice to client on treatment plan, home care and use of cosmetic and health products.
  • Perform administrative and managerial tasks in the establishment.

    Academic Component:
    Complete an NQF Level 6 Qualification in Health and Skincare/Somatology. 
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    Experiential Learning or Experience
    400 as part of qualification obtained. 
    Competency Assessment
    SAAHSP. 
    Designation RPL Statement
    This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. 
    RETAINING CRITERIA
    In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: 
    Code of Conduct
    Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. 
    Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Members are required to provide proof to SAAHSP of their CPD activities.
  • Members are required to accumulate 60 CPD points in a two year period by completing a range of accredited activities such as:
    > Attendance at workshops, seminars and information sessions.
    > Serving on committees.
    > Reading articles and writing articles.
    > Taking part in community or charity work.
  • The SAAHSP provides detailed guidelines to the allocation and value of point for each activity.
  • The Education Committee ensures that CPD activities requirements are co-ordinated and quality controlled. 
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    Fees
    Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. 


    PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION PROGRESSION PATHWAY
    (The Designation being reported on here is shown in italics.)

    Sequence Designation ID Designation Title
    1541Somatologist


    PROFESSIONAL BODY WEB ADDRESS:
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