Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

respond to possible skin damage situations

identify client characteristics and recommend services

literacy skills to source read and apply relevant information on skin biology

communication skills to respond to questions and provide information advice and reassurance to clients on skin care and beauty services

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

provision of relevant health and hygiene regulations and requirements and skin penetration legislation

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

principles of skin biology as they relate to beauty treatments

workplace policies and procedures in regard to beauty treatments

skin biology in relation to beauty treatments and procedures

effects of intense pulsed light IPL and laser hair removal on the skin

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 knowledge of

main functions and role of skin

structure function distribution and development of glands of skin

skin colour and reaction to light and implications for beauty industry

role of the skin in homeostasis and thermoregulation

applying a range of beauty treatments using a variety of techniques and procedures involving skin care

accurately and legibly recording relevant data

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 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

text and online resources

relevant workplace documentation including

manufacturers equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals including workplace services and prices

a range of clients with different skin and hair characteristics and 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

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

applying principles of skin biology in client analysis

completing client skin analysis and treatment plans

providing skin treatment and care advice for a range of beauty treatments

thirdparty reports from technical experts

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of composition and structure of normal skin

completion selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from the trainer or supervisor

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

SIBBBOSA Perform body massage

SIBBBOS401A Perform body massage

SIBBBOSA Provide body treatments

SIBBBOS402A Provide body treatments

SIBBBOSA Perform aromatherapy massage

SIBBBOS403A Perform aromatherapy massage

SIBBCCSA Develop treatment plans

SIBBCCS405A Develop treatment plans

SIBBFASA Provide facial treatements

SIBBFAS404A Provide facial treatements

SIBBFASA Provide advanced facial treatments

SIBBFAS405A Provide advanced facial treatments.

Relevant legislation may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Main functions and role of the skin must include:

Structure, function, distribution and development of the glands of the skin must include:

Skin colour and reaction to light must include:

Role of skin as a sense organ must include:

Gross structural features of the pilobaceous unit must include:

Structural and cellular features of hair and hair follicles must include:

Process of hair growth and the hair growth cycle must include:

Effects of beauty treatments may include:

Provision of skin care and service advice may include: