Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

recognise and respond to contraindications and adverse effects

interpret treatment plan and identify and adjust to changes in clients condition

prepare client for treatment according to treatment plan and workplace procedures

ensure treatment is provided according to the individual the condition and the presence of complicating factors

identify major bones and muscle groups through palpation

safely apply a defined range of electrical equipment and current levels according to agreed treatment plan

communication skills to

seek feedback and respond to questions

provide information and reassurance to client throughout the service

literacy skills to

read and apply relevant workplace documents and manufacturers safety data sheets on electrical equipment

read interpret and adjust treatment plans as appropriate

timemanagement skills to manage time throughout the body treatment

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

relevant health and hygiene regulations and requirements

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

infection control procedures and application of universal precautions as they apply to the provision of a body treatment service

correct and environmentally sound disposal methods for all types of waste and in particular for hazardous substances

workplace policies and procedures in regard to manual and electrical body treatments

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

factors likely to affect the suitability of each technique to client needs and the effects and benefits of each step in body treatments

skeletal and muscular system including

awareness of postural and skeletal abnormalities

muscle contractility and motor points

position and action of superficial muscles of the body in relation to body massage including deltoid biceps triceps brachialis trapezius latissimus dorsi serratus anterior pectorals rectus abdominous obliques gluteals hamstrings quadriceps sartorius adductors gastrocnemius soleus and tibialis anterior

nervous system and its relationship to skin sensations

lymphatic digestive respiratory and circulatory systems and their relationship to skin function including thermoregulation and homeostasis

categories of massage motor points and reflex points

causes of skin reactions and allergies in regard to body treatments

principles and properties of electricity as they relate to body treatments

ethical and legal implications of the practice of massage

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

interpreting a treatment plan and making any adjustments required by variations in clients condition

preparing the service area and clients for body treatments

safely and effectively sequencing and applying body treatments products and electrical equipment listed in range statement applied across a range of body treatment services

using time effectively

evaluating outcomes of body treatments and advising clients on future treatments

accurately and legibly recording relevant data on client treatment plans

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

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

that the candidate demonstrates competency 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

an environment which includes as a minimum access to

individual client workstations

adjustable massage couch with safe working access for operator and equipment

electricity supply to each workstation

apprppriate supply of towels

client gown

client cover

trolley

magnifying lamp

direct and indirect current high frequency equipment

brush machine

steamer or vapourzone

a professional body treatments product range

appropriate cleaning and disinfection products and equipment

relevant workplace documentation including

manufacturers equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals

a range of clients with different body 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

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

preparing clients for body treatments

applying a range of manual massage techniques according to the treatment plan

using body treatment products

applying a range of electrical equipment and current levels according to the treatment plan and client feedback

providing posttreatment advice and making treatment recommendations to the client

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

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

factors likely to affect the suitability of each technique to client needs and effects and benefits of each step in body treatment

anatomy and physiology of the body as they relate to the provision of body treatments

categories of massage motor points and reflex points

classifications benefits and application of range of massage movements described in range statement

causes of skin reactions and allergies in regard to body treatments

principles and properties of electricity as they relate to body treatments

ethical and legal implications of the practice of body treatments

completion of workplace documentation relevant to providing body treatments

thirdparty reports from technical experts

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from a trainer workplace coach or supervisor

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

SIBBCCSA Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments

SIBBCCS301A Apply the principles of skin biology to beauty treatments

SIBBCCSA Work in a skin therapies framework

SIBBCCS404A Work in a skin therapies framework

SIBBCCSA Develop treatment plans

SIBBCCS405A Develop treatment plans

SIBBCCSA Use electricity in beauty therapy treatments

SIBBCCS406A Use electricity in beauty therapy treatments.

Treatment plan must include:

Contraindications may include:

Body condition may include:

Clients may include:

Treatment objectives may include:

Factors that may prevent or restrict the treatment may include:

Mode of administration may include:

Treatment area must include:

Body treatment products may include:

Electrical equipment must include:

Electrical equipment may include:

Reactions may include:

Responses to reactions may include:

Equipment to stimulate circulation may include:

Post-treatment adverse effects may include:

Future treatment program may include:

Home-care advice may include: