Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

respond to risk situations that may cause short circuits or overloaded circuits

integrate the use of electrical equipment into the planning and performance of beauty therapy treatments

literacy skills to source read comprehend and apply

relevant manufacturers operating instructions and safety data sheets

relevant regulations and workplace safety procedures regarding the safe use and maintenance of electrical equipment

communication skills to report electrical safety problems and equipment faults

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

relevant health and hygiene regulations and requirements and skin penetration legislation

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

principles of electricity as they relate to beauty therapy treatments

workplace policies and procedures in regard to beauty therapy treatments using electrical equipment

use of electrical equipment in relation to beauty therapy treatments and procedures including

environmental impact

correct operation of electrical equipment

safe use of electrical appliances

care and temperature control of equipment

taking preventive measures as required

workplace electrical equipment range and manufacturer instructions and material safety data sheets

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 relevant workplace policies and procedures

applying safe work practices and safe use of products and electrical equipment including use of preventive measures according to manufacturer safety manuals and occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

applying principles of electricity as they apply to beauty therapy treatments

applying a range of beauty therapy treatments using a variety of techniques and procedures involving direct and alternating currents and light therapies

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

an environment which includes as a minimum access to

applications for direct and alternating current treatments

micro currents

low level intensity laser

relevant workplace documentation including

manufacturers equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals

a range of clients with different 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 a simulated work environment over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies including

identifying principles of electricity and developing and maintaining safe work practices

relating a variety of treatment processes and electrical equipment to beauty therapy treatments according to client and safety requirements

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of beauty treatments using electrical equipment including homecare advice and relevant legislation

completion of workplace documentation relevant to use of electrical equipment

thirdparty reports from technical experts

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

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

SIBBBOSA Provide body treatments

SIBBBOS402A Provide body treatments

SIBBFASA Provide advanced facial treatments

SIBBFAS405A Provide advanced facial treatments

SIBBHRSA Provide electrolysis treatments

SIBBHRS504A Provide electrolysis treatments

SIBBSKSA Provide diathermy treatments

SIBBSKS503A Provide diathermy treatments

SIBBSKSA Design and perform cosmetic tattooing

SIBBSKS504A Design and perform cosmetic tattooing.

Properties of electrical currents and the forms in which they are used may include:

Beauty therapy treatments may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Principles of static electricity must include:

Preventive measures must include:

Safety considerations must include:

Short circuits may include:

Overloaded circuits may include:

Electrical safety devices may include:

Principles and processes of direct and alternating current may include:

Applications for galvanic direct current and alternating current treatments may include:

Principles and processes of electrical muscle stimulation and micro current treatments may include:

Correct operation of electrical equipment may include:

Appropriate safety procedures may include:

Relevant personnel may include: