L2 Working in the industry Key Terms

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Code of practice

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Set rules of working, laid out by the industry, or by the workplace itself.

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Confidential information

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Private information that must not be shared to 3rd parties, including personal aspects of conversations with clients or colleagues, client details, staff personal details, and financial aspects of the business.

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Contract of employment

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An agreement between an employer and an employee, setting out the terms and conditions of the job.

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Co-operation

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Working together with others to achieve common goals.

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Hairdressing organisation

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A body supporting people or regulating something in hairdressing, e.g., National Hairdressers Federation (NHF), The Freelance Hairdressers Associations (FHA), and the Hairdressing Council.

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Industry

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A type of organised activity that generates money, for example, ladies' hairdressing or barbering.

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Industry sector

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A group of similar industries; for hair and beauty, it is an industry sector.

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Job roles

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The tasks and responsibilities that each person in the workplace is there to carry out.

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Services

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The different types of hairdressing offered to clients in salons, such as cutting or colouring.