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SIBBHRS301A
Perform waxing treatments

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Issue Date: April 2024


This is a common service offered in most beauty salons, and is often performed when the client wishes to achieve instant temporary removal of hair on areas of the face or body.

The unit applies to beauty operators who perform a range of skilled operations, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of products, equipment, and contingency measures within commercial service time constraints.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely apply waxing treatments on the face and body, to reduce unwanted hair.

This is unit part of a suite of waxing units. Waxing services for intimate areas of the body are described in:

SIBBHRS502A Perform female intimate waxing treatments

SIBBHRS503A Perform male intimate waxing treatments.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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 relevant health regulations and workplace procedures regarding safe waxing treatments

safely disposing of waste hair and wax according to workplace environmental controls

safely and hygenically applying hot wax and strip waxing treatment services on various areas of face and body

evaluating outcomes of waxing treatments and advising clients on future treatments, home care and complementary products

using time effectively and controlling product waste.

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

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

Assessment must ensure access to:

a fully equipped waxing treatment area, which includes as a minimum:

individual client workstations

adjustable treatment couch with equipment and operator safe working access at head, foot and each side

stable wax pot bench area with electricity supply in each workstation

magnifying lamp

temperature controlled hot wax pot

cold wax pot

supply of disposable spatulas

trolley

supply of disposable towels

client gown or cover

professional range of depilatory wax products

soothing after-treatment products from workplace range

personal protective equipment, including disposable gloves

relevant workplace documentation including:

manufacturer's equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals

a range of clients with different waxing 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:

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

identifying client characteristics and developing a treatment plan according to client's needs

preparing, applying and removing wax according to client requirements

disposing of used wax according to health regulations

providing advice on home-care products according to client needs

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner, to assess knowledge and understanding of:

safe practice

dealing with adverse outcomes

relevant infection control procedures

completion of workplace documentation relevant to the provision of waxing treatments

third-party reports from technical experts

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

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

SIBBCCS301A Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments

SIRXOHS001A Apply safe working practices.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

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

technical skills to:

respond to local contraindications and adverse effects

identify client characteristics and recommend treatment

safely perform waxing services within commercial time frames

literacy skills to:

read and interpret documents, such as manufacturer's product instructions, product safety data sheets and records of previous treatments

develop treatment plans and record treatment outcomes

numeracy skills to:

manage product quantities and wax temperature

manage time effectively.

Required knowledge

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

operator responsibility under state or territory Acts and local regulations relevant to skin penetration, including:

modes of infectious disease transmission

difference between hygiene, disinfection and sterilisation

benefits of chemical and physical disinfection

methods of sterilisation and disinfection

infection control procedures

relevant health and hygiene regulations

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

infection control procedures and application of universal precautions

workplace policies and procedures in regard to depilatory wax treatments

workplace environmental controls for cleaning and disposing of waste wax product and equipment

appearance and management of contraindications and adverse effects

relevant workplace procedures

workplace product range and manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets

hair growth patterns

effects of waxing and tweezing on hair

growth cycle of hair and its relationship to waxing and tweezing

normal skin response to irritation and trauma

the following in regard to temporary hair removal treatments:

factors to take into account when referring a client to more lasting hair reduction services or to a medical practitioner

categories of wax and advantages of each

alternative progressive hair removal methods, e.g. infra-red and hair-retarding products used in conjunction with waxing procedures.

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.

Clients may include:

male or female clients

new or regular clients with routine or special needs

people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities.

Relevant legislation may include:

state or territory Acts and local regulations relevant to skin penetration

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

occupational health and safety regulations.

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

health and hygiene

comfort and privacy

designated time frames for the completion of service

environmental protection practices, such as:

waste minimisation

energy efficiency, e.g. electricity saving devices and practices

waste disposal

resource management

water efficiency.

Treatment plan may include:

required service

procedures

products

tools and equipment

follow-up treatments.

Contraindications may include:

bacterial, viral or fungal infections

rashes

skin trauma

impetigo

scabies

lice

acne

sunburn

scar tissue and lesions

varicose veins

recent scars

medications that cause skin thinning

hypertrophic and keloid tendency

other visible non-normal skin.

Appropriate professional may include:

medical practitioner

complementary therapist.

Procedures may include:

waxing

bleaching

body hair clipping

tweezing, shaving, and using abrasive mitts.

Products must include:

strip wax

hot wax.

Waxing treatment areas must include:

legs

arm and underarm

lip

chin

eyebrow

bikini.

Treatment areas may include:

torso

feet

hands.

Soothing after-wax product may include:

oil

cream

lotion.

Adverse effects may include:

inflammation

spotting of skin

hive-like reactions

ingrown hairs

torn skin

bruising

broken capillaries

infection of hair follicle

burns

bleeding from follicles.

Future treatment program may include:

number and frequency of future treatments

alternative hair reduction treatments.

Home-care advice may include:

follow-up treatments

future prevention of ingrown hairs

prevention of infection.

Product recommendations may include:

moisturiser

hair retardants

remedial products.

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
Prepare service area, client and self according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures. 
Identify client requirements, characteristics and areas of skin or hair growth requiring special treatment, and recommend treatment plan. 
Identify and explain to client contraindications where present, and refer to an appropriate professional where indicated. 
Select procedure and products according to agreed treatment plan and confirm with client. 
Prepare and clean waxing treatment areas according to workplace procedures. 
Prepare, apply and remove wax according to manufacturer instructions, and workplace policies and procedures. 
Remove all unwanted hair according to confirmed treatment plan. 
Maintain recommended wax temperature throughout service according to manufacturer instructions. 
Apply soothing after-wax product according to client requirements and workplace practice. 
Safely dispose of waste hair and wax product, to minimise negative environmental impacts according to health regulations and workplace policies and procedures. 
Obtain client feedback and record relevant outcomes of treatment. 
Identify and explain any adverse effects to client, and treat where required. 
Recommend future treatment program according to client needs. 
Revise treatment plan as required. 
Provide home-care advice according to client needs. 
Make product recommendations according to client requirements. 
Rebook client according to agreed treatment plan. 

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