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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish client priorities.
  2. Prepare for female intimate waxing service.
  3. Apply wax to female intimate area.
  4. Ensure client comfort.
  5. Review waxing service and provide post service advice.
  6. Clean service area.
  7. Establish client priorities.
  8. Prepare for female intimate waxing service.
  9. Apply wax to female intimate area.
  10. Ensure client comfort.
  11. Review waxing service and provide post service advice.
  12. Clean service area.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

communicate, follow and adjust treatment plan to provide five intimate waxing services for female clients as follows, ensuring maximum hair removal:

full

partial

basic shape

design, record and maintain treatment plans and records for each of these clients specifying details of:

client feedback

contraindications

products used

hair and skin analysis

treatment outcomes

patch test reaction

relevant medical history and medications

waxing service performed

aftercare recommendations and advice

apply and adjust the following work techniques to female intimate waxing services:

stretching and supporting the skin

speed, direction and angle of wax removal

maintain cultural sensitivity, maturity and confidentiality throughout service

present self, according to organisational policy

comply with health and hygiene regulations and requirements

clean, prepare and maintain service area according to organisational policy.


Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

state or territory and local health and hygiene regulations and requirements relevant to the provision of waxing services

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

infectious disease transmission routes and prevention of infection transmission as it relates to intimate waxing services

infection control procedures and application of standard precautions as they apply to the provision of waxing services

organisational policies and procedures as they apply to the provision of waxing services:

client record management

equipment use and maintenance

incident reporting

personal hygiene and presentation

presentation of treatment area

waste disposal

work health and safety

scope of practice:

when to refer clients to other practitioners

importance of not stating a diagnosis of a contraindication

when to refuse unsuitable clients

techniques that minimise risk of client misinterpreting operator behaviour and actions

strategies for dealing with client behaviour that breaches professional status of treatment

importance of client self-cleansing of female intimate waxing treatment prior to performing waxing service

basic anatomy and terminology of female genitalia

structural features of hair and hair follicles:

hair shaft

layers of hair

hair root and follicle

stages of hair growth cycle and relationship to hair removal:

anagen

catagen

telogen

hair growth patterns

common hair disorders

velus hair type:

terminal

factors effecting hair growth:

hormonal

hereditary

drugs and chemicals

variations to hair growth cycle and patterns in female intimate area

variations to skin biology and appearance in female intimate area and implications for treatment and infection control

the need for psychological sensitivity required when conducting female intimate waxing

formulation of waxes

function and action of wax ingredients

relevance and importance of clearly explaining the following to clients:

contraindications

contra-actions

skin sensitivity during menstruation

contraindications that:

prevent treatment but will not require medical referral:

heat rash

known allergies to wax products or ingredients

scar tissue less than six months old

sunburn

thin or fragile skin

prevent treatment

contagious skin disease

oedema

pubic lice

sexually transmitted infections

urinary infections

restrict treatment:

external haemorrhoids

infected ingrown hairs

moles

skin tags

adverse effects to female intimate waxing and required action steps:

abrasions

allergic reactions

blood spots

broken hair

bruising

excessive erythema

skin irritation

skin trauma

after service and home care advice relevant to female intimate waxing services:

avoidance of activities which may cause contra-actions

prevention of ingrown hairs and infection

personal hygiene

recommended products and future treatments

intimate waxing equipment and products:

ingredients and composition of waxing products

soothing products to reduce skin irritation

use of shaping templates

use of hot wax, warm wax and sugar wax

suitability of products according to hair type

application and removal of waxing products

direction of application and speed of removal

sustainable operating procedures for the conservation of product, water and power

aftercare advice, products and future treatments to maintain client treatment objectives.