Unit group 5142

PSOC Unit group 5142 — Beauticians and related workers

Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments; apply cosmetics and make-up; and give other kinds of treatment to individuals in order to improve their appearance. Their tasks include: a) cleaning and applying creams, lotions and related products to face and parts of body; b) giving facial and body massage; c) applying make-up to clients of a beauty parlor or to actors and other performers; d) cleaning, shaping and polishing finger- and toe-nails; and treating minor ailments of the human foot such as corns, calluses or deformed toe-nails; e) attending to clients taking bath and administering elementary massage; f) using waxing, sugaring and depilation techniques to remove unwanted bodily hair; g) advising clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming; h) arranging appointments and collecting payments. Examples of the occupations classified here: Attendant (sauna bath, body massage/scrub, foot/hand spa), Bath attendant, Beautician, Beauty consultant, Cosmetics and skin care beauty consultant, Cosmetologist, Make-up artist, Manicurist, Mortuary beautician, Pedicurist, Slimming consultant

Level Unit group
Code 5142
Children 0
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments; apply cosmetics and make-up; and give other kinds of treatment to individuals in order to improve their appearance. Their tasks include: a) cleaning and applying creams, lotions and related products to face and parts of body; b) giving facial and body massage; c) applying make-up to clients of a beauty parlor or to actors and other performers; d) cleaning, shaping and polishing finger- and toe-nails; and treating minor ailments of the human foot such as corns, calluses or deformed toe-nails; e) attending to clients taking bath and administering elementary massage; f) using waxing, sugaring and depilation techniques to remove unwanted bodily hair; g) advising clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming; h) arranging appointments and collecting payments. Examples of the occupations classified here: Attendant (sauna bath, body massage/scrub, foot/hand spa), Bath attendant, Beautician, Beauty consultant, Cosmetics and skin care beauty consultant, Cosmetologist, Make-up artist, Manicurist, Mortuary beautician, Pedicurist, Slimming consultant

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Hairdressers, beauticians and related workers.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Hairdressers, beauticians and related workers grouping.

Industry links

Industries that employ this occupation

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Primary industries

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Also relevant for

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FAQ

What does PSOC 5142 cover?

Beauticians and related workers give facial and body beauty treatments; apply cosmetics and make-up; and give other kinds of treatment to individuals in order to improve their appearance. Their tasks include: a) cleaning and applying creams, lotions and related products to face and parts of body; b) giving facial and body massage; c) applying make-up to clients of a beauty parlor or to actors and other performers; d) cleaning, shaping and polishing finger- and toe-nails; and treating minor ailments of the human foot such as corns, calluses or deformed toe-nails; e) attending to clients taking bath and administering elementary massage; f) using waxing, sugaring and depilation techniques to remove unwanted bodily hair; g) advising clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming; h) arranging appointments and collecting payments. Examples of the occupations classified here: Attendant (sauna bath, body massage/scrub, foot/hand spa), Bath attendant, Beautician, Beauty consultant, Cosmetics and skin care beauty consultant, Cosmetologist, Make-up artist, Manicurist, Mortuary beautician, Pedicurist, Slimming consultant

Where is PSOC 5142 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Hairdressers, beauticians and related workers.

How do I choose PSOC 5142 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Hairdressers, beauticians and related workers grouping.