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SIBBCCS301A
Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to beauty therapists exercising judgement in planning and selecting appropriate products, services, equipment and techniques.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply an understanding of the composition and function of normal skin in promoting and enhancing skin care in the application of beauty services and advising on home-care products.

This unit requires the operator to demonstrate in their practice an understanding of skin biology as it applies to beauty treatments and in the promotion of healthy skin through provision of skin care advice. Knowledge of relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures, particularly in regard to safety and hygiene, is also required.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

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Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

applying knowledge of:

main functions and role of skin

structure, function, distribution and development of glands of skin

skin colour and reaction to light and implications for beauty industry

role of the skin in homeostasis and thermoregulation

applying a range of beauty treatments, using a variety of techniques and procedures involving skin care

accurately and legibly recording relevant data.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

that competency is consistently demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or the technical expert working in partnership with the assessor as described in the Assessment Guidelines

that competency is demonstrated in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment in a range of real work situations which may include client interruptions and involvement in other related activities normally expected in the workplace.

Assessment must ensure access to:

text and online resources

relevant workplace documentation including:

manufacturer's equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals, including workplace services and prices

a range of clients with different skin and hair characteristics and treatment requirements.

For further guidance on the use of an appropriate simulated environment, refer to the Assessment Guidelines in this Training Package.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of learners performing a range of tasks in the workplace or simulated work environment, over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies, including:

applying principles of skin biology in client analysis

completing client skin analysis and treatment plans

providing skin treatment and care advice for a range of beauty treatments

third-party reports from technical experts

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of composition and structure of normal skin

completion self-paced learning materials, including personal reflection and feedback from the trainer or supervisor.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SIBBBOS401A Perform body massage

SIBBBOS402A Provide body treatments

SIBBBOS403A Perform aromatherapy massage

SIBBCCS405A Develop treatment plans

SIBBFAS404A Provide facial treatements

SIBBFAS405A Provide advanced facial treatments.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

technical skills to:

respond to possible skin damage situations

identify client characteristics and recommend services

literacy skills to source, read and apply relevant information on skin biology

communication skills to respond to questions and provide information, advice and reassurance to clients on skin care and beauty services.

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

provision of relevant health and hygiene regulations and requirements and skin penetration legislation

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

principles of skin biology as they relate to beauty treatments

workplace policies and procedures in regard to beauty treatments

skin biology in relation to beauty treatments and procedures

effects of intense pulsed light (IPL) and laser hair removal on the skin.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant legislation may include:

federal, state or territory, and local health and hygiene regulations

occupational health and safety.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

health and hygiene

safety guidelines

comfort and privacy

designated time frames for completion of the service.

Main functions and role of the skin must include:

integumentary system

relevant skin surface anatomy

major epidermal appendages and dermal structures

major cells of epidermis

role of vascular, connective and nervous tissue in dermis.

Structure, function, distribution and development of the glands of the skin must include:

production, composition and functions of sebum

production, composition and functions of eccrine and apocrine sweat fluids

control of sweat and sebaceous gland activity.

Skin colour and reaction to light must include:

main factors contributing to skin colour

origin, structure and location of melanocytes and keratinocytes

optical properties of skin in relation to reflection, transmission and absorption of light

relationship between skin type, minimal erythermal dose, skin protection factor and sunscreen use

normal responses of keratinocytes to ultraviolet radiation (UVA and UVB)

normal responses of melanocytes to ultraviolet radiation (UVA and UVB)

Fitzpatrick scale.

Role of skin as a sense organ must include:

stimuli and receptors

process of nerve conduction

types of receptors

systems and pathways of sensory and motor neuronal conduction

variations in sensory perception and their importance in a range of beauty treatments.

Gross structural features of the pilobaceous unit must include:

structural and cellular features of hair follicle

sebaceous glands

arector pili muscle.

Structural and cellular features of hair and hair follicles must include:

hair shaft

layers of hair

hair root and follicle.

Process of hair growth and the hair growth cycle must include:

process of hair growth

hair growth cycle

anagen (growth phase)

catagen (transitional stage)

telogen (resting phase)

influences on hair growth rate.

Effects of beauty treatments may include:

hair reduction treatments:

epilation

depilation

perming.

Provision of skin care and service advice may include:

lifestyle changes:

sun protection

skin care

effects of nutrition on skin and hair

product advice

advice on further services.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify relevant principles of skin biology and apply to beauty treatments according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Identify anatomical structure of the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. 
Identify main functions and roles of the skin. 
Identify structure, function, distribution and development of the glands of the skin. 
Identify skin colour and reaction to light and relate to beauty treatments. 
Identify role of the skin in homeostasis and thermoregulation. 
Identify process of primary and secondary melanisation. 
Identify process of primary and secondary erythema. 
Identify role of theskin as a sense organ and the importance of variations in sensory perception in a range of beauty treatments. 
Identify protective role of hair and gross structural features of the pilobaceous unit. 
Identify structural and cellular features of hair and hair follicles. 
Identify process of hair growth and the hair growth cycle, and how they relate to beauty treatments. 
Recognise effects of beauty treatments on hair and relate these to beauty treatments. 
Apply knowledge of skin biology to planning and performance of beauty treatments to maximise promotion of skin health and care. 
Apply knowledge of environmental damage to skin to advise clients and minimise skin changes. 
Minimise damage to skin when performing beauty treatments particularly in regard to hair removal and skin or hair colouration. 
Apply relevant principles of skin biology in provision of skin care and service advice. 

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