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SIBBSKS302A
Apply cosmetic tanning products

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to the full range of beauty salons, spas and sun tanning studios.

The service is provided in response to a customer brief to achieve a desired tanned effect on an area or areas of the body.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform cosmetic tanning treatments using cosmetic tanning products. It involves individual responsibility for selecting and applying cosmetic tanning products to achieve agreed outcomes, and safely applying them to achieve client's tanning requirements.

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:

using questioning and visual examination to consult, prepare and plan cosmetic tanning services for a variety of clients

following workplace procedures to consistently, safely and efficiently perform cosmetic tanning services that meet client requirements in commercial time constraints

identifying contra-actions or other problems which may arise during or as a result of cosmetic tanning services, and taking necessary action to protect the comfort and safety of the client

evaluating the outcomes of cosmetic tanning treatments and advising clients on future treatments, home care and complementary products

cleaning, maintaining and reassembling spray equipment.

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 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:

a fully equipped simulated cosmetic tanning area, which must include as a minimum:

individual spray booth areas with filtered overspray ventilation

professional spray tanning guns

a compressor or multiple compressors of a suitable capacity to service all spray guns simultaneously

a professional tanning products range

appropriate cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

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 tanning requirements.

For further information on 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:

consulting with clients, performing visual examinations, and recommending products and services to achieve client tanning requirements

safely performing cosmetic tanning services to meet client tanning requirements

providing advice on home-care products and future treatments 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 practices

dealing with contra-actions

relevant spray booth and equipment cleaning and maintenance procedures

completion of workplace documentation relevant to the provision of cosmetic tanning treatments

third-party reports from technical experts

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

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

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:

communication skills to:

seek feedback and respond to questions

provide information and reassurance to client throughout the service

technical skills to:

conduct visual examination of the skin in the area to be treated

respond to local contraindications

provide post-treatment advice to clients

recognise and respond to contra-actions during the application process

provide home-care advice to client

self-management, time-management, planning and organising skills required to complete cosmetic tanning services within commercial time frames

literacy skills to develop treatment plans and record treatment outcomes

time-management skills to manage time throughout the cosmetic tanning treatment.

Required knowledge

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

ingredients of tanning products, exfoliators and moisturisers

effects of cosmetic tanning products on the skin

types of cosmetic tanning products available and their advantages and disadvantages

how to match product selection and its use, to skin type and client preference

use and effects of tanning enhancers

how and when to use tanning correctors

how to clean, maintain and reassemble cosmetic tanning equipment and associated accessories

types of problems that can occur with cosmetic tanning equipment and how to correct them

meaning of psi (i.e. pounds per square inch)

potential risks associated with the use of pressurised cosmetic tanning equipment

importance of using equipment with a pressure gauge

operator responsibility under relevant health and safety legislation and regulations

age at which an individual is classed as a minor, according to relevant federal, state or territory legislation, and why minors must only be treated with informed and signed parental or guardian consent

importance of pre- and post-treatment advice

relevance and importance of clearly explaining possible contraindications and possible contra-actions to clients

those contraindications listed in the range statement which may be present, and the reasons why they:

prevent a cosmetic tanning treatment

restrict a cosmetic tanning treatment

how hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation may affect cosmetic tanning

contra-actions as listed in the range statement that may occur during or as a result of cosmetic tanning, and advice to give clients in these circumstances

workplace service time frames for tanning treatments and why it is important to complete the service in the given time

necessary environmental conditions for cosmetic treatments

workplace and manufacturer requirements for:

setting up and maintaining the treatment area and equipment

equipment cleaning and disinfecting regimes

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for cosmetic tanning treatment waste, in particular for hazardous substances

type of personal protective equipment that may be used by the client and the operator.

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.

Consultation techniques must include:

questioning

visual examination

review of client records

providing advice.

Clients may include:

adult or minor female clients

adult or minor male clients

clients from different cultural and religious backgrounds

clients with disabilities

new or regular clients with routine or special needs.

Contraindications may include:

those which prevent cosmetic tanning treatments, such as:

asthma

contagious skin conditions

those which restrict treatments, such as:

pigmentation disorders

sunburn

psoriasis

eczema.

Necessary action may include:

encouraging client to seek medical advice

explaining why treatment cannot be carried out

modifying treatment.

Relevant health regulations may include:

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

occupational health and safety regulations.

Equipment must include:

spray gun

compressor.

Products may include:

tanning creams

tanning gels

cosmetic tan liquid

barrier creams

exfoliators

buffing mitts

moisturisers.

Suitable personal protective equipment may include:

goggles

mask

powder-free nitrile or vinyl gloves

apron.

Suitable protective covering may include:

protective cap

goggles

mask.

Contra-actions during application may include:

skin irritation

swelling

burning

itching

watery eyes

coughing

fainting.

Post-treatment contra-actions may include:

skin irritation

swelling

burning

itching

watery eyes

coughing

fainting.

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
Use consultation techniques to determine and then record client requirements and describe the process in a manner that can be understood by the client. 
Use questioning and observation to recognise and then clearly explain any contraindications to the client and take necessary action. 
Carry out a skin test to determine sensitivity to product and confirm colour preference where necessary. 
Obtain informed and signed parent or guardian consent and ensure that a parent or guardian is present throughout cosmetic tanning process for minors. 
Recommend alternative tanning treatments which are suitable for client's skin type and needs, when necessary. 
Ensure that client's skin is clean and prepared to suit type of tanning product to be used. 
Clean and disinfect tools, equipment and own hands to meet workplace standards and relevant health regulations. 
Select suitable equipment and products and set up the treatment area according to workplace practice and manufacturer instructions. 
Wear suitable personal protective equipment according to workplace practice. 
Prepare client and provide suitable protective covering according to workplace practice. 
Ensure client modesty and privacy at all times and check client's wellbeing at regular intervals during treatments. 
Minimise wastage of tanning product during application. 
Safely dispose of treatment waste to minimise negative environmental impacts. 
Ensure that treatment is completed within the workplace service time frame. 
Complete treatment plan so that it is a current and accurate record, easy to read, and signed by the client and the practitioner. 
Leave the work area and equipment in a clean and hygienic condition suitable for further cosmetic tanning treatments. 
Ensure exfoliation is carried out prior to tan application according to manufacturer instructions, and that the skin is left smooth and free from dry, flaky skin. 
Apply moisturisers and barrier creams following manufacturer instructions to prevent overdevelopment of tanning products. 
Test the pressure and operation of the spray gun prior to use, according to manufacturer instructions. 
Use spray tanning techniques in a controlled way and at a correct distance from the body, applying product evenly, in the correct sequence to achieve desired effect. 
Use techniques that minimise the risk of products being spread outside the treatment area and surrounding environment. 
Identify and effectively correct any application problems that occur during the process. 
Check for contra-actions during application and discontinue cosmetic tanning where necessary. 
Ensure that finished tan application is an even coverage, completed in a commercial time frame to the client's satisfaction, and record service outcomes on client record. 
Recommend suitable home-care products and their use. 
Advise clients regarding possible post-treatmentcontra-actions and how to deal with them. 
Recommend and book further follow-up treatments and finalise client record. 

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