Technical Mastery · Technical Mastery distinction-n. the difference between one thing and another. distinguish-v. the ability to notice the difference in one thing and another; the

Technical Mastery

educator internship program

2 | technical mastery

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Overview ................................................................................ 3

Wellness ................................................................................ 5

Facilitator “To Do” list .............................................................. 6

Lesson Plan

Lesson #1: Technical Mastery ................................................... 7

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QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

REVIEW

SHARE/DISCUSS

SWING BACK

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technical mastery | 3

overviewThis module will introduce you to the Aveda Institute Educator Technical Certification program.

Your facilitator will work with you to develop a customized plan for reaching your certification

goals.





WellnessIf you are what you eat, what are you? Making conscious eating choices

that support your health and well-being can be as simple as choosing to

eat fruit for breakfast, rather than a pastry. Some other healthful choices

you can make:

• Choose fresh, organically grown seasonal produce. Organic produce has

the highest levels of nutrition available. Organic produce is grown in

accordance with nature and is free of pesticide, herbicide, hormones and

genetic modifications.

• Eat a rainbow. Focus on eating a variety of fruits and vegetables,

preferably in a range of colors!

• Shop the perimeter of your grocery. Fresh, non-processed foods are

stored on the perimeter walls of your grocery. Choose the bulk of your

groceries from this area.

• Eat dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate. Dark chocolate contains

healthful antioxidants.

What are some other choices you might make that will support your healthy

eating habits?



to do listFacilitator:• Be prepared to clarify the expectations of your Institute, regarding the

timeline and process for technical certification.



overview This module will introduce you to the Aveda Institute Educator Technical

Certification program. Your facilitator will work with you to develop a

customized plan for reaching your certification goals.

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practice Lesson #1: Technical Masterydistinction-n. the difference between one thing and another.

distinguish-v. the ability to notice the difference in one thing and another;

the ability to notice differences in quality, character or nature.

connect | mastery as making distinctions

SHARE:

The process of gaining mastery is the

process of making finer distinctions between

levels of performance. The difference

between a novice and a master performer is

the ability to make finer distinctions between

what constitutes an average performance

and an exceptional performance.

QUESTION:

What are your thoughts on the concept of making distinctions as the key

to developing mastery? When have you noticed a connection between your

ability to make distinctions and your level of mastery in a particular area?



attend | sharing mastery

SHARE:

Share an experience when you were able to notice subtle aspects of your

performance that led to your ability to improve your performance.

FACILITATOR NOTES:

The intent of this exercise is to have the Interns(s) reflect on how one moves

from a basic level of skill to a higher level of skill. Be prepared to share your

own example of how you have developed mastery in a specific area.

You might share an example of an experience you had as a student. For

example, “I was surprised in school to realize that I was learning everything

there was to know about haircutting in the Institute. Everything beyond that

was really a practice in figuring out how to get better and better at the things I

had already learned.”

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FACILITATOR NOTE:

Point out that the Institute is positioned to serve as the foundation for all

Aveda education.

“Only one who devotes

himself to a cause with his

whole strength and soul can

be a true master. For this

reason mastery demands all

of a person.”

–Albert EinsteinBasic

Aveda Institute Education

Core Fundamentals

Intermediate Aveda In-Salon/Spa

& Regional Aveda Education

Advanced Aveda Advanced

Academies

Core Fundamentals



“A successful career will no

longer be about promotion. It

will be about mastery.”

–Michael Hammer

inform | the aveda institute educator technical certification program

FACILITATOR NOTES:

You may choose to assign the reading of this section, prior to the review in

class. Be prepared to share the following:

• Your Institute’s expectations on the timeline for achievement of

certification.

• How you will support certification, including the classes and coaching

available.

• The process for determining when an educator is scheduled for an

upcoming certification.

An Aveda Institute student learns the basic skills that will serve as a

foundation for a successful career in the Aveda network of salons and

spas. Once an Institute graduate begins their career in an Aveda salon/spa,

there are many opportunities for continued education. In-salon education,

regional distributor education and advanced training offered in the Aveda

Advanced Academies are all focused on enhancing the collective technical

mastery of the Aveda network. And, it all begins with the fundamental, core

principles learned from you, an Aveda Institute Educator.

To support you in your continued development of technical mastery, Aveda

has created the Aveda Institute Educator Technical certification program.

This program is designed to create consistency and technical excellence in

the delivery of the Aveda Institute curriculum.

In this module, you will find an overview of the technical certification

process.



Technical Certification Outline

Welcome to the Aveda Technical Certification process. The information in

this document will prepare you for your certification and answer many of the

questions that you may have about the process.

The certification program is designed to support your personal growth

and technical skill development throughout your career as an Aveda

Institute Educator. By supporting you in gaining the highest level of skill

and knowledge, you will be able to provide our students an education

that inspires passion for their craft and establishes the Aveda point of

difference.

This process has been created to set you up for success. There are three

levels of certification in this self-directed career opportunity:

Educator Level: At the Educator level of certification, emphasis is placed

on assessing and refining your technical skills, as defined by the

Aveda Curriculum.

Aveda Institute Certified Coach

Professional Education Update Training

2X Year

Aveda Institute Educator

Inspiration

Technical Presentation

Mentoring

Aveda Institute Certified Educator

Coach Level: At the Coach level of certification,

emphasis is placed on assessing and refining

your technical skills, as well as your ability to

coach others in their skill development.

Ongoing Coach Development Level: Ongoing

development focuses on leadership and

sharing mastery. Career opportunities

include twice per year Professional Education

Update trainings, which will inspire, build

presentation, technical and mentoring skills

to create a strong relationship throughout the

Aveda network.

This is an ongoing process for any Educator

at the Aveda Institutes. We look forward to

working with you on the certification process

and are here to answer any additional

questions you have. Included you will find

the “Technical Certification Guide,” which will

further explain the certification criteria and

process.



Technical Certification

Outlined below, you will find the format that all Aveda Institute

Technical Certifications will follow. To prepare for your certification,

make sure you have reviewed the following:

• Aveda Curriculum Textbooks and technical DVD’s.

• All techniques/applications pertaining to your domain.

• Aveda Service Wheel for your domain (cosmetology, esthiology or

massage).

Technical Information: During certification, you will be assessed on

your ability to clarify the information and establish the expectations

of the techniques and applications. This is not an assessment of your

ability to create a lesson plan about the subject, rather your ability to

demonstrate your understanding of the techniques and applications.

Aveda Technical Coaches will assess all technical certifications. All

educators will have an opportunity to meet privately with the Coaches

to receive their results and feedback. During your certification you will

be expected to:

• Reference the Aveda Curriculum and use proper terminology.

• Outline the sequence of procedure.

• Identify the technical checkpoints.

• Identify proper body position for both the technician and the guest.

• Identify the proper use of tools including product to be used.

• Complete the technical steps in the Service Wheel Delivery form.

• Complete the technical discipline in a reasonable amount of steps

that is consistent with the original design objective.

• Identify all sanitation and safety requirements associated with the

process.



practice/extend | technical certification trainingFACILITATOR NOTE:

Share with your Intern(s) that you will communicate with them regarding

Institute education they should attend to prepare for their technical

certification. Ideally, they should prepare for technical certification within

the first 6-12 months of their Institute career.

refine/perform | technical certification dates

Technical certification is offered within your Institute. As you progress

through your technical training, you and your facilitator will determine

when you should be scheduled for an upcoming certification.


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