Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

respond to contraindications and adverse effects

identify client characteristics and recommend and agree on a service

apply a range of lash and brow products and techniques including chemical treatments

apply universal infection control precautions and skin penetration legislation

respond to questions and provide information and reassurance to the client throughout the service

literacy skills to

read and apply product and treatment information

complete a client treatment plan

read and apply relevant workplace documents

numeracy skills to

calculate time and sequence required for proposed treatments

calculate cost of proposed procedures according to workplace guidelines

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

provision of relevant health and hygiene regulations and requirements

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

infection control procedures and skin penetration legislation

workplace policies and procedures in regard to lash and brow treatments

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

lash and brow treatment procedures including

preparation of service area

preparation of products and equipment

preparation of client

patch testskin test procedures including preparation of area product application and observation

waxing procedures including preparation of area pattern of wax application and removal

workplace environmental controls for cleaning and disposing of waste product and equipment

posttreatment procedures

posttreatment and homecare advice to client

causes of skin reactions in regard to lash and brow treatments and appearance and management of adverse effects including

inflammation arising from lash and brow treatments

infections of eye or surrounding area

spotting on skin

hive like reaction

ingrown hair

infection of hair follicle

workplace product range and manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets

skin and hair structure and growth in regard to lash and brow treatments including

types of hair lanugo vellus terminal

factors affecting hair growth such as

hormonal topical and systemic

exposure to sunlight

heredity

drugs and chemicals

hair growth patterns

effects of waxing and tweezing on hair

growth cycle of hair and its relationship to waxing and tweezing

histology of hair

advantages and disadvantages of permanent hair removal versus temporary hair removal

permanent and semipermanent colour and permanent wave product ingredients and actions

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 standard infection control precautions and skin penetration legislation

using effective questioning and active listening techniques to consult reassure and negotiate with clients while maintaining discretion and confidentiality

analysing clients face identifying client requirements and developing and recording treatment plan including

recognising possible contraindications

lash and brow areas of face requiring special treatment

range of appropriate treatment products and application techniques

range of appropriate products including chemical products and treatment procedures

review of previous treatments

safely applying a range of treatment products including chemical products and lash and brow treatment procedures according to manufacturer instructions

using time effectively and controlling product waste

evaluating lash and brow treatments and advising clients on future treatments home care and complementary products

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

individual client workstations

adjustable facial couch with safe working access for operator and equipment

electricity supply to each workstation

apprppriate supply of towels

client gown

trolley

magnifying lamp

tweezers

eyelash curlers

hot wax or strip wax at each workstation

professional lash and brow colouring products

relevant workplace documentation including

manufacturers equipment instructions

product instructions

manufacturer safety data sheets

workplace policies and procedures manuals

a range of clients with different lash and brow 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 an actual or simulated work environment over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies including

preparing and cleansing clients skin removing all makeup from treatment area

tweezing eyebrows

applying lash and brow colour treatment products according to manufacturer instructions

evaluating treatment outcomes and checking client satisfaction

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of lash and brow treatments including homecare advice and relevant legislation

completion of workplace documentation relevant to the provision of lash and brow treatments

thirdparty reports from technical experts

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from a trainer 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

Clients may include:

Relevant legislation and codes may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Treatment plan must include:

Procedures may include:

Products may include:

Contraindications may include:

Appropriate professional may include:

Adverse effects may include:

Chemical treatment procedures may include:

Future treatment program may include:

Product recommendations may include: