Required skills

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

technical skills to

respond to contraindications and adverse effects

interpret treatment plans and adapt treatments to accommodate changes in clients physical conditions

apply a range of massage routines and movements to suit elasticity of skin skin condition degree of subcutaneous fat treatment products and clients relaxation needs

apply a range of preparatory skin care and massage products suitable to clients needs

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 product information

timemanagement skills to manage time throughout the treatment

Required knowledge

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

relevant health and hygiene regulations

relevant occupational health and safety regulations and requirements

infection control procedures and application of universal precautions

workplace policies and procedures in regard to the facial massage

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

appearance of contraindications and adverse effects

effects and benefits of a defined range of skin care and facial treatment products

factors likely to affect

suitability of each treatment for client needs

effects and benefits of each step in facial massage

anatomy and physiology of the skin and skin structures as they relate to facial massages including

simplified crosssection of skin

glands as they relate to basic skin function

skin chemicals including sebum and sweat production

normal and abnormal

collagen

elastin

lipids

phases of growth cell renewal healing of skin and factors affecting epidermal mitosis

normal process of skin ageing and structural change

physiological basis of skin colour

electromagnetic spectrum and effect of light on skin

normal skin response to irritation and trauma

scars including hypertrophic and keloid their origin and evolution and abnormal scar tissue

effects of treatments on physical structure of skin

transepidermal water loss

wound healing in different skin types and locations

percutaneous absorption and factors affecting penetration of cosmetics

normal body flora

body systems in regard to their interdependence and purpose in relation to a healthy body and their relationship to skin muscles and nerves including

skeletal and muscular system including muscle contractility and motor points position and action of superficial muscles of the face throat and chest

nervous system and its relationship to skin sensations

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

endocrine and reproductive systems in relationship to hormonal control of skin

basic nutrition guidelines and relationship between nutrition and healthy skin particularly foods which may have an effect on skin or which may be contraindicated in combination with relevant skin conditions or products used in a treatment procedure

chemical ingredients in relevant treatment products particularly in regard to their likely effects on skin the toxic effects of various substances and their contribution to premature ageing and possible contraindications in combination with other products or circumstances

causes of skin reactions and allergies in regard to treatments

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 the clients condition

recognising contraindications to facial massage

preparing service area and clients for facial treatments

applying and adapting safe and effective massage movements and routines to suit client requirements and reactions during treatments

safely applying and removing selected facial treatment products used during treatment

evaluating outcomes of facial massage treatments and advising client on future treatments

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

magnifying lamp

facial steamer or vapourzone

facial massage products from a professional range

apprppriate supply of towels

client gown or cover

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 facial 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 a simulated work environment over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies including

selecting applying and removing treatment products according to agreed treatment plan

applying massage movements according to client needs

evaluating treatment outcomes and recommending future treatments

discussing posttreatment care with client and recommending homecare products

written and oral questioning appropriate to the language and literacy level of the learner to assess knowledge and understanding of providing facial treatments including a knowledge of anatomy and physiology health and hygiene and infection control procedures

completion of workplace documentation relevant to performing facial massage

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 Recognise body structures and systems in a beauty therapy context

SIBBCCS403A Recognise body structures and systems in a beauty therapy context

SIBBCCSA Work in a skin therapies framework

SIBBCCS404A Work in a skin therapies framework

SIBBCCSA Develop treatment plans

SIBBCCS405A Develop treatment plans.

Treatment plan must include:

Variations to treatment plan may include:

Clients may include:

Treatment products may include:

Relevant legislation and codes may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Massage routine must include:

Treatment areas may include:

Skin steaming must include:

Minor skin conditions may include:

Massage medium may include:

Massage movements must include:

Massage movements may include:

Masks may include:

Post-treatment skin care products may include:

Outcomes of treatment may include:

Recommendations for further treatments may include:

Home-care products may include:

Lifestyle changes may include:

Adverse effects may include: