The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit: relevant state or territory Acts and local regulations related to skin penetration infection control procedures and the application of universal precautions correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for cosmetic tattooing treatment waste, which also comply with skin penetration regulations workplace policies and procedures in regard to cosmetic tattooing treatments effects and benefits of a defined range of skin care products factors likely to affect the suitability of each treatment to client needs effects and benefits of cosmetic tattooing services anatomy and physiology of the skin and skin structures as they relate to cosmetic tattooing services, including: a simplified cross-section of skin glands as they relate to basic skin function skin chemicals, including sebum and sweat production: normal and abnormal collagen elastin lipids microscopic anatomy of the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis phases of growth, cell renewal, healing of skin and factors affecting epidermal mitosis normal process of skin ageing and structural change normal skin response to irritation and trauma scars, including hypertrophic and keloid (their origin and evolution) and abnormal scar tissue effects of treatments on the physical structure of the skin wound healing in different skin types and locations relevant electrical equipment, including: properties and use of electrical energy, electrostatics and electrical current for cosmetic tattooing services safe practices and management basic nutrition and the relationship between nutrition and healthy skin, particularly foods which may have an effect on the skin, or which may be contraindicated in combination with particular skin conditions or products used in a treatment procedure diet-related diseases which may affect a cosmetic tattooing service chemical ingredients in relevant treatment products, particularly in regard to: their likely effects on the skin toxic effects of various substances their contribution to premature ageing possible adverse effects in combination with other products or circumstances causes of skin reactions in regard to cosmetic tattooing services and the appearance and management of adverse effects, including: inflammation arising from the cosmetic tattooing services torn skin bruising physical appearance of: various skin types normal skin abnormal skin conditions minor skin blemishes skin diseases appearance of contraindications and adverse effects typical medical treatments, drugs and side effects relevant to cosmetic tattooing. |